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Justice Ngwuta Arraigned Before CCT, Granted Bail On self-Recognizance

Justice Ngwuta Arraigned Before CCT, Granted Bail On self-Recognizance

Follow @NigeriaPI The Federal Government on Thursday arraigned a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, on mostly charges of false asset declaration before the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja. He pleaded not guilty to the amended eight counts preferred against him by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. Shortly after the defendant took his plea, his lawyer, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), applied orally that the Justice of the apex court be granted bail in self-recognizance. The request was not opposed by the lead prosecuting counsel, Mr. Umar Muhammed, who is the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation. The tribunal headed by its Chairman, Danladi Umar, granted the bail application and fixed July 12 for commencement of trial. Ngwuta is currently undergoing separate trial for money laundering and passport fraud charges preferred against him by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation before a Federal High Court in Abuja. While Justice Ngwuta’s trial was going on before a Federal High Court, the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation had on February 8, 2017 preferred separate sets of charges bordering on breaches of code of conduct for public officers and asset declaration asset breaches against him and another judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Adeniyi Ademola. But no date has been fixed for Justice Ademola’s arraignment on the two counts preferred against him. Ngwuta was initially charged with 10 counts now amended to eight counts before the CCT. Source: Sahara...
Police Arrest Run-away Boko Haram Member In Bauchi.

Police Arrest Run-away Boko Haram Member In Bauchi.

Follow @NigeriaPI The Police Command in Bauchi has arrested one Mohammed Nafiu, a Boko Haram member already declared wanted by the military. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Garba Umar, announced the arrest of the suspect alongside other criminals while presenting him to newsmen in Bauchi on Thursday. Umar explained that Nafiu, 25, was arrested on April 12 at Tama Village in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. He further explained that the suspect being 176th on the wanted list of Nigerian Army was arrested following intelligence report. He said the suspect had fled from Sambisa Forest following the flushing out of the terrorists by the military. The Police Command in Bauchi has arrested one Mohammed Nafiu, a Boko Haram member already declared wanted by the military. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Garba Umar, announced the arrest of the suspect alongside other criminals while presenting him to newsmen in Bauchi on Thursday. Umar explained that Nafiu, 25, was arrested on April 12 at Tama Village in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. He further explained that the suspect being 176th on the wanted list of Nigerian Army was arrested following intelligence report. He said the suspect had fled from Sambisa Forest following the flushing out of the terrorists by the military. Source: P.M...
Boko Haram Kills 3 Soldiers, Razes Down Military Base In Southern Borno

Boko Haram Kills 3 Soldiers, Razes Down Military Base In Southern Borno

Follow @NigeriaPI No fewer than three soldiers were killed and many others wounded, when Boko Haram terrorists attacked a military base in southern part of Borno State on Sunday, security sources have told SaharaReporters. According to the sources, the terrorists attacked the military base in Sabon Gari town, Damboa Local Government Area, at about 5:30 pm. Sabon Gari is located 20 kilometers from Damboa, headquarters of the local government area. On arrival in a utility vehicle, the terrorists engaged the troops in a fierce gun duel and subsequently overpowered them. They then looted the armory and razed down the facility. “They went straight to the barracks and destroyed it. They burnt down the signal office, two Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), a Hilux van mounted with AA guns and killed three soldiers. They injured many others and looted food items and ammunition,” said a...
Two Armed Robbers Shot Dead, Two Others Arrested In Aba

Two Armed Robbers Shot Dead, Two Others Arrested In Aba

Follow @NigeriaPI It was end of the road for two armed robbery suspects shot dead yesterday by a combined team of army and police personnel in Aba, Abia State. Daily Sun gathered that a gang of suspected armed robbers had, yesterday, morning snatched a Toyota SUV with registration number, EPE 568 EM from David Ogbole and drove towards the city centre. On getting to the Railway Crossing, between Eziukwu/Factory and Aba-Owerri road, the hoodlums were accosted by the policemen, who were later joined by some soldiers. The men of the under world opened fire on the police and in the ensuing gun duel that lasted for over 30 minutes, two of the hoodlums were reportedly killed on the spot, while two others were arrested. Others escaped. The incident, according to a witness, caused gridlock on the ever-busy Aba-Owerri Road, as motorists abandoned their vehicles and scampered for safety. It took over one hour for free flow of traffic to be restored. Sources at the Aba Area Command said two vehicles used by the hoodlums were recovered by the police, with the help of soldiers. Also recovered from the gang was a locally made pistol with a cartridge. It was gathered that one of the gang members was thereafter arrested where he was receiving treatment for the gunshot injury sustained on his right hand. Source: The...
Looters Burying Stolen Funds In Forests, Burial Grounds, FG Says

Looters Burying Stolen Funds In Forests, Burial Grounds, FG Says

Follow @NigeriaPI The Federal Government says its anti corruption agencies have been inundated with information of how looters have resorted to burying stolen funds in their backyards, deep forests and burial grounds. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos, said the whistle blower policy is working and has led to the recovery of more looted funds in many currencies. Mohammed assured in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Mr Segun Adeyemi, that all the recovered looted funds were safe and government will give full account to Nigerians. The minister thanked Nigerians for their enthusiasm and commitment in helping the government to tackle corruption through disclosure of useful leads to appropriate government agencies. “Since we launched the whistle blower policy, we have received immeasurable support from Nigerians. “Yes, there is monetary reward for any information that leads to recovery of looted funds, but from what we have seen, most of the Nigerians who have come forward with useful leads were driven by patriotism rather than reward. ”Nigerians, fired by a fervid resolve to help banish corruption from their country, have daily inundated the offices of the appropriate government agencies with valuable information. “We have been told how looters have resorted to burying stolen funds in their backyards, in deep forests and even in burial grounds. ”Thanks to whistle-blowers, it is now clear that a rapacious few have pillaged the nation’s wealth through a vicious orgy of corrupt practices,” he said. The minister, however, noted that more funds were in the possession of looters than were available...