Niger Delta

Currency Trafficking Lands One In Court

Published

10 years ago

June 12, 2015

The police in Bayelsa
State have arraigned one Chibuike Arum before Justice H.A. Nganjiwa of a Federal High Court, Yenagoa, on a two-count charge of conspiracy and felony.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to him.
The prosecution alleged that 463 pieces of counterfeit Nigerian currency were found in the possession of the accused and others now at large on August 4 2013, at Sagbama local government area of Bayelsa.
Counsel to the accused, Chibuike Ezeana, pleaded with the court to grant bail to his client on the ground that the suspect has been in prison custody since 2013.
The judge declined the prayer, and ordered that the accused be remanded in prison custody.
He adjourned the suit till June 17, for the hearing of the bail application while another four persons are being charged for conspiracy and armed robbery at Bayelsa high court.
Meanwhile, the four persons brought before a Bayelsa State High court on charges of conspiracy and armed robbery are Godknows Chima Wonyinwomoemi Keinere, Okara Miebi, Ebitimi Anganga.
According to the prosecution, the accused committed the offences on August 6, 2014, along Deeper Life Road Ompadec, Amarata in Yenagoa, the state capital.
The first accused allegedly robbed one Eneware Tombra of various personal items including Apple Ipad valued at N135,000, two Toshiba laptops valued at N155,000 each and one Samsung mobile phone valued at N10,000.
He was also alleged to have stolen three Nokia mobile phones valued at N15,000 while the two others were valued at N10,000 each cash of N20,000, wrist watch valued at N35,000, a gold chain worth N24,000 and some other valuables.
Keinere the second accused was allegedly in unlawful possession of two locally made pistols.
The prosecution also alleged that the first, third and fourth accused persons were found to be in unlawful possession of two locally made pistols in September 2014 at Azikoro Village.
Justice M.I. Akpomiemie adjourned the case to June 3 for continuation of trial and ruled that the accused persons be remanded in prison custody.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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1 week ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.

Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.

Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.

He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”

“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.

In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.

“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.

Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.

“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.

The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.

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Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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1 week ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.

Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.

He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.

“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.

“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.

“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.

The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.

Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.

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C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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1 week ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.

Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.

The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.

The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.

Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.

The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.

In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.

Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.