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$1.7bn Tax Fraud: UAE Rejects Extradition Of Briton

$1.7bn Tax Fraud: UAE Rejects Extradition Of Briton

September 12, 2022 8:39 pm

In a very controversial ruling, a Dubai court has on Monday rejected Denmark’s extradition request for a Briton who had been accused of robbing the Danish state of 1.7 billion euros through co-ordinated tax fraud, one of his lawyers told AFP.

Sanjay Shah who is a Hedge fund trader had been arrested in June by Dubai police by Denmark’s request and he had been accused of running a scheme for three years from 2012 in which foreign firms pretended to own some of the shares in Danish companies and claimed tax refunds.

Read Also: ₦6.3bn Fraud: EFCC Expresses Displeasure, Appeals

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Teenager Bags Life Sentence For Killing 2 Teachers In Sweden

Teenager Bags Life Sentence For Killing 2 Teachers In Sweden

September 9, 2022 4:29 am

A court in  Sweden has sentenced an 18-year-old student to life in jail over the killing of two teachers with an axe sometime in March of this year. He is believed to be the youngest person to receive the sentence in Sweden’s modern history.

The young man was arrested shortly after the attack at Malmo Latin School, a creative arts high school, which has more than 1,000 students in Sweden’s third-biggest city Malmo in southern Sweden.

‘These are two very brutal murders where the victims greatly suffered and experienced severe fear of death,’ judge Johan Kvart said in a statement, …

Scores Killed As Stabbing Spree Hits Canada

Scores Killed As Stabbing Spree Hits Canada

September 5, 2022 6:28 am

According to authorities, a stabbing spree in Canada’s heartland Saskatchewan province has left at least 10 people dead and 15 seriously wounded.

After a thorough search, three victims were discovered in 13 different locations, one of which was James Smith Cree Nation and nearby Weldon.

Two individuals have been named a suspect, they are wanted for interrogations but they fled.

As a major investigation unfolds across the entire area of the province, locals have been advised to remain indoors.

‘Do not leave a secure location. Use caution allowing others into your residence,’ Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) wrote in …

NSCDC Officer Killer Demands ₦30m To Free Hostages

NSCDC Officer: Killer Demands ₦30m To Free Hostages

September 5, 2022 6:26 am

The sum of ₦30 million has been demanded as ransom for the release of three hostages who were abducted by suspected gunmen – as earlier reported, the assailants shot and killed Segun Ayebulu an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

While traveling to his hometown, Ogbe, Kogi State The NSCDC officer tragically got shot along Oke Ako-Irele Ekiti road – he was confirmed dead following the attack. Three other passengers traveling with were kidnapped.

The deceased uncle informed reporters in Ado Ekiti, ‘The abductors contacted the family this evening and demanded N30million to secure the release …

Panic As Unknown Gunmen Abduct 32 Travellers In Ondo

Panic As Unknown Gunmen Abduct 32 Travellers In Ondo

September 5, 2022 5:51 am

Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Sunday abducted no fewer than 32 travellers around Ifon in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The victims were reportedly returning from a burial ceremony in Edo State yesterday when the incident happened.

It is not yet established whether the kidnappers have reached out to the families of the victims for payment of ransom to secure their release.

The Public Relations Officer of Ondo Police SP Funmilayo Odunlami confirmed the abduction to Channels Television in a telephone chat.

Read Also: Tension As Gunmen Kill Hotel Owner, 3 Guests In Ebonyi

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Bandits Invade Zamfara Mosque, Abduct Many Worshippers

Bandits Invade Zamfara Mosque, Abduct Many Worshippers

September 3, 2022 4:09 am

Bandits yesterday attacked a Jumuat Mosque in Zugu community of Gummi local government area of Zamfara state and abducted dozens of worshippers in a move that has sparked massive outrage. 

Residents who spoke to reporters shortly after the attacked narrated that the armed men hid their guns inside their clothes and stormed the mosque when the Imam was about to start delivering sermon.

According to reports the marauders reportedly told those outside the mosque to go inside.

“When they laid siege, they asked people who were outside to go into the mosque while informing the worshippers that they had come …

Ex-Soldier Arrested For Supplying Terrorists With Arms

Ex-Soldier Arrested For Supplying Terrorists With Arms

September 1, 2022 5:54 am

Reports reaching Africa Daily News, New York has it that an ex-soldier have been arrested for allegedly providing terrorists who lurk in the northwestern state with ammunitions; a couple of other notorious bandits were also arrested.

Sa’idu Lawal, the prime suspect, is alleged to have terrorized localities in the states of Niger, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, and Kaduna – making life unbearable for residents of these states.

Despite his voluntary retirement from the Nigerian Army in 2021, Sa’idu Lawal, a native of Zamfara State, has been providing armed support to bandits in the North West.

On his way to deliver ammunition …

Nigerian Govt Declares War On Pipeline Vandals, Oil Thieves

Nigerian Govt Declares War On Pipeline Vandals, Oil Thieves

August 31, 2022 5:18 am

The federal government of Nigeria has pledged to bring down its might on vandals and oil thieves who are sabotaging the country’s economy.

The Minister of Interior, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, made this known while speaking at the inauguration of eight gunboats acquired for use by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, just as he charged the security forces to collaborate to end the scourge.

He said: ‘Those who steal crude oil not only deny the country of the much needed revenue, they sell the stolen goods at discounted prices, well below the market …

Abducted Train Passenger’s Brother Seeks Buhari’s Help

Abducted Train Passenger’s Brother Seeks Buhari’s Help

August 30, 2022 7:58 am

Following the Abuja–Kaduna train attack the Federal Government has been urged by Azurfa Lois’ family to intervene quickly and stop the terrorists from being killed off by her kidnappers.

Christian Lois, age 21, was taken hostage on March 28 while on the Abuja-Kaduna train when it was assaulted by ISWAP militiamen. Lois has been held captive ever then.

On August 20, Tukur Mamu, a past mediator between the families of the hijacked passengers and the terrorists, alerted authorities to the fact that the kidnappers had indicated a desire to marry Lois; the recent development has thrown the girl’s family into …

MC Oluomo's Supporter Allegedly Killed By Cultists In Lagos

MC Oluomo’s Supporter Allegedly Killed By Cultists In Lagos

August 29, 2022 5:00 am

A member of Musiliu Akinsanya, a Parks Management Committee headed by MC Oluomo was on Sunday allegedly attacked by suspected cultists in Owode area of Mile 12, Lagos State, who cut him to death.

Onaopemipo Lawal, who was also widely known as Ariku, was killed while riding a motorcycle when three alleged cult members intercepted the vehicle and attacked him.

The attackers could be seen pounding him until he appeared lifeless. In the attack video, the alleged cultists used dangerous objects like scissors, rods, and knives. According to reports, they also shot him and left him to die in a …

Gunmen Murder Lawyer In Kebbi, Police Arrest Wife

Gunmen Murder Lawyer In Kebbi, Police Arrest Wife

August 28, 2022 2:36 am

A lawyer at the Gwadangaji area in Birnin Kebbi local government area of Kebbi State, Barrister Attahiru Ibrahim, was on Saturday gruesomely murdered by gunmen.

 

Attahiru according to the police spokesman in the state, SP Nafiu Abubakar, was killed by people yet unknown but his wife, Farida, was arrested in connection with the incident.

Nafiu told newsmen in Birnin Kebi that on received the information, a team of policemen mobilised to the scene and forced themselves into Attahiru’s house where the late barrister was in a pool of blood and was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

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Evans Lawyer Seeks Investigation Into Witnesses’ Death

Evans Lawyer Seeks Investigation Into Witnesses’ Death

August 27, 2022 5:22 am

Following the death of three witnesses who died while in police custody during the prosecution of the kidnap mastermind Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, notoriously known as Evans, and his co-defendant Victor Adubua, have been requested to be investigated.

Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Special Offenses Court in Lagos State was informed about the three witnesses, who were also awaiting prosecution, passed away while in police custody and that no postmortem had been done to determine the reason for their demise.

The defense attorney pointed out that the reason that they died suddenly while in police detention depot being healthy at the …

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