NBA calls for immediate release of Dele Farotimi

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has been deeply concerned by the arrest of Dele Farotimi on allegations of libel. In a statement signed the President of NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN urged the security agency to ensure restraints in the enforcement of the law. The statement reads; “While we recognize the powers of the Nigerian Police Force to arrest and investigate crimes, we firmly believe that such powers must be exercised within the confines of the law and in respect of offenses known to law. “It is in this context that we oppose the arrest of Dele Farotimi on allegations of libel, which is not recognized as a criminal offense under the laws of Lagos State. “The Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011 repealed the criminalization of defamation by omitting it from its provisions. “Previously, defamation was criminalized under the Criminal Code applicable in Southern Nigeria. However, Lagos State modernized its criminal law framework through the enactment of the 2011 law, aligning with global best practices that treat defamation as a civil wrong, not a criminal offense. “This position was emphatically affirmed by the Supreme Court in Aviomoh v. Commissioner of Police & Anor (2021), where Justice Helen Ogunwumiju held that defamation ceased to be a criminal offense in Lagos State following the enactment of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011. “Furthermore, the Nigerian Police Force derives its powers to arrest and investigate crimes under Sections 4 and 24 of the Police Act, 2020. These provisions mandate the Police to act only in respect of conduct that constitutes a criminal offense under Nigerian law. Arresting individuals for non-criminal matters, such as defamation in Lagos State, is a clear violation of these legal principles and an affront to the rule of law.” The NBA unequivocally demanded the immediate release of Dele Farotimi and calls on the Nigerian Police Force to exercise its powers responsibly and strictly in accordance with the law. “We also urge all law enforcement agencies to prioritize respect for human rights and adherence to the principles of legality, as these are foundational to the administration of justice and the protection of citizens.”

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EFCC arrests suspected internet fraudster in Abuja 

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, arrested one suspected internet fraudster.  The suspect was arrested at No.25 Aliyu Modibbo Street, Guzape Hills, Abuja following credible intelligence on his alleged involvement in internet fraud. Items recovered from him include a Range Rover Velar 2019 model, $4100 (Four Thousand One Hundred United States Dollars), N2,000,000 (Two Million Naira) cash, One AP silver wrist watch, two mobile phones and one laptop. He will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

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Finnish Police arrests Simon Ekpa

Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reportedly been arrested on Thursday, by Finnish authorities on . The district court of Päijät-Häme subsequently ordered his imprisonment for allegedly spreading terrorist propaganda on social media. According to reports, the alleged offence was committed in 2021 in Lahti municipality, Finland. The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed the arrest, adding that four other men were also detained in connection with suspected terrorist offences.

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Nigeria Police arrest major arms dealer, arrest 1246 suspects

In several operations exemplifying the unflinching dedication and commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM., to ensure perpetrator of heinous crimes of various degrees are swept away from disrupting the peace of our dear country, The Force has once again recorded a milestone achievement in the fight against crime. Since October 1st 2024, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant achievements in the fight against crime. These include the arrest of 371 armed robbery suspects, 186 kidnapping suspects, 242 Murder/homicide suspects, 63 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 217 rape suspects, 167 suspected cultists and recovery of 210 various firearms, 3172 ammunition of various calibres. The Police was also able to recover 118 stolen vehicles and rescue ¬64 victims of kidnapping across the country. Turning to recent crime-fighting achievements, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have made outstanding breakthrough in the fight against several types of violent crimes across the country, one of which is the arrest of a major arms dealer operating in Plateau State. The suspect, identified as Jubril Musa ‘m’ was arrested with 2 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition (long), 1 makarov pistol, 1 fabricated bronny pistol, a single round of 7.8mm live ammunition, 2 rounds of g3 live ammunition, 4 rounds of 7.6mm live ammunition (short), and a single round of 9mm live ammunition. The suspect further confessed to supplying these various arms and ammunition to bandits and kidnappers operating in the state. The Inspector General of Police once again reassures members of the public of the Police Force’s dedication to enhancing the safety and security of the country, implementing various tactical operations, intelligence-led policing, and community engagement strategies. The goal of these initiatives is to establish a substantial decrease in crime rates across the country and the record of significant strides in combating several times of violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and cybercrime. Embracing a multifaceted approach to law enforcement, the Nigeria Police Force remains relentless on the mission of ensuring crimes and criminalities are brought to its lowest in accordance with the Rule of Law, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism in carrying out extant duties of protection of lives and properties.

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Breaking: Bobrisky arrested at Seme border -VDM 

Nigeria’s crossdresser Idris Olarewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has been arrested at Seme border.  Bobrisky according to Online activist and social critic Martin Otse aka VeryDarkMan was arrested by the officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service while he was making attempts to elope the country. The VeryDarkMan in a video on social media on Monday challenged the crossdresser to debunk the claims on any of her online platforms.  Bobrisky was arrested this morning at the Seme border post on his way to escape to Benin Republic.  “He sent some to help him sign his international passport, and his in the car.  “The Nigerian Immigration Service is currently holding him,” VDM claimed.  In the recent time, controversies have spread across over Bobrisky spending his jail term in a private apartment as against spending it at the Correctional Centre in Kirikiri.  Details later…

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EFCC arrests 33 Suspected Internet Fraudsters, fake dollars in Port Harcourt

Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have arrested 33 (Thirty-Three) suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. They were arrested in their hideouts around  Iwofe and Ogboro axes of Port Harcourt in a sting operation, based on credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud. Items recovered from the suspects include various mobile phone devices,  laptops, boxes of fake United States Dollars, fake Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI stamps, Customs stamps, airport clearance stamps, DHL and FedEx stamps and two cars. The suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

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Sowore regains freedom

Nigerian politician and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has regained freedom after his arrest at the Murtala Mohammed International  Airport, Lagos on Sunday.  Sowore, who was arrested on his arrival in Nigeria from United States of America, later regained freedom.  In a post on his official X handle, the Politician stated that he been released by the officials of the Nigerian Immigration.  He wrote;”I have just been released by the Nigerian Immigration after a brief detention and my passport released back to me.” On Thursday, 12 September 2024, a DSS memo ordering the arrest of Sowore upon his arrival in Nigeria was leaked.

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