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Pregnant UNIPORT Student Nabbed For Torching Lover To Death

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19 hours ago

July 9, 2025

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 300-level undergraduate of the University of Port Harcourt identified as Cynthia Chukwundah, who burnt her 32-year-old lover, Sunny Amadi, to death in a private residence in Choba in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.

The PUNCH gathered on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Sunday during a heated argument between the two lovebirds before the girl resorted to such an action.

Our correspondent learnt that the scuffle revolved around the girl’s pregnancy claim, leading to her lover’s death from injuries he sustained from the fire.

The spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the incident in a statement in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Tuesday, also said the girl is pregnant for his late lover.

Iringe-Koko also said the girl who also suffered some burns from the inferno is receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital under the watch of the police, saying the command had launched an investigation into the incident.

The statement read in part, “The Rivers State Police Command is aware of and deeply concerned about a circulating social media report depicting a fire incident that occurred at No. 11B Okoro Street, Choba, Port Harcourt.

“According to the report, one Cynthia Chukwundah, a 300-level female undergraduate student of the University of Port Harcourt, allegedly set her boyfriend, one Saint Sunny Amadi, a 32-year-old male from the Elibrada Community in Emohua LGA, ablaze in a room, resulting in severe injuries during the inferno.

“He was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital for medical treatment.

“Upon receiving the report at about 1112 hours, police detectives from the Choba Division promptly visited the scene and discovered that the victim, who was at the hospital, was in critical condition.

“Unfortunately, the victim later succumbed to the injuries and died while on admission.”

The statement continued, “The police have located Cynthia, who is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital due to injuries she also sustained during the incident. She is also heavily pregnant with the deceased’s child.

“Due to her critical condition, she is unable to provide a detailed account of the incident, but will do so when her condition is stable.

“The probable cause of the fire incident has yet to be ascertained, and a thorough investigation has been launched to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

The state police image maker said further developments would be made public as more information became available.

According to her, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, urgedd the public to remain calm, peaceful, and assured them that justice would be served in this tragic incident.

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Three Policemen, Two Soldiers Die As Security Forces Neutralise 30 Bandits In Katsina

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3 hours ago

July 10, 2025

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Joint security forces, comprising police, military personnel, and components of the Nigerian Air Force, on Tuesday, engaged hundreds of heavily armed bandits who simultaneously attacked the communities of Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon Layi in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

According to Channels Television, the operation resulted in the successful neutralisation of 30 bandits.

Unfortunately, three dedicated Mobile Police Force personnel alongside two other courageous soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice, and one other officer, Ya’u Aliyu, sustained injuries.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mua’zu, on Wednesday.

Mua’zu extended the state government’s deepest condolences to the families of the fallen heroes and residents of the affected communities.

He noted that their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and their families will receive full government support during this difficult time.

Mua’zu, therefore, assured all residents of the State of Governor Dikko Radda’s administration’s unwavering commitment to crush banditry and restore lasting peace to the state.

The commissioner, while calling on all residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely information to security agencies, maintained that investigation into these attacks continues, pledging to provide updates as they become available.

“We will not rest until every criminal element is eliminated from our territory. Similarly, our security operations are being intensified, and we are working tirelessly with federal security agencies to ensure the safety of all citizens.

“Together, we will overcome these challenges and build a safer Katsina State for all”, he said.

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EFCC Probes Man Nabbed With Undeclared $420,900 At Kano Airport

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19 hours ago

July 9, 2025

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched a full-scale investigation into the case of one Ahmad Salisu, who was arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service for attempting to smuggle large sums of undeclared foreign currencies through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.

Salisu was intercepted during a routine security check on Monday, July 7, 2025, with a staggering sum of $420,900 (Four Hundred and Twenty Thousand, Nine Hundred US Dollars), £5,825, CFA3,946,500, and Cameroonian CFA 224,000.

The concealed cash, wrapped in a polythene bag and hidden under clothes in the suspect’s luggage, was discovered during a physical inspection by Customs officials.

Following his arrest, Salisu allegedly confessed that he was acting on behalf of his brother, Auwal Ahmad, who is currently in Saudi Arabia.

He claimed he was instructed to deliver the money to two individuals: Yusuf Adamu and Abdulhamid Rabiu, who were arrested shortly after arriving to receive the funds.

In a statement on Tuesday, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said after preliminary interrogation and documentation, the trio, along with the seized funds, were handed over to the EFCC for further investigation and possible prosecution.

He said during a joint press briefing held at the NCS Kano/Jigawa Area Command, the Kano Zonal Director of the EFCC, Commander Ibrahim Shazali, reiterated the agency’s firm stance against illegal cash smuggling and financial crimes.

He said, “The EFCC and the Nigerian Customs Service, working in concert, have zero tolerance for illegal cash smuggling.

“Our surveillance is active, our intelligence is sharp, and our resolve to apprehend offenders is unwavering.

“Attempting to circumvent our financial laws and border controls is a futile and costly endeavour.”

He further urged members of the public, particularly those in the aviation and financial sectors, to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements of large volumes of cash.

The Customs Area Comptroller, Dalhatu Abubakar, emphasised the importance of currency declaration as a critical tool in Nigeria’s fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.

“These measures are designed to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s financial system and prevent the flow of funds to criminal networks, terrorists, and drug traffickers,” Abubakar said.

According to the EFCC, the suspects will be formally charged in court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.

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Driver Stabs Former Boss To Death In Lagos

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19 hours ago

July 9, 2025

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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old driver, Ayomide Oluwadamilare, for allegedly murdering his former employer, Kola Adun, and attempting to sell the victim’s stolen vehicle.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, the suspect was apprehended while trying to sell the deceased’s Toyota Camry in the Ijede area of Ikorodu, Lagos.

Odutola said the murder came to light after residents of River Valley Estate, Ojodu Berger, raised alarm over a foul odour coming from the victim’s apartment.

“At about 1300hrs on July 7, 2025, the Divisional Police Officer, Ojodu Abiodun Division, received a distress call from Mubarak area in Akute regarding an offensive smell from a building.

“Officers proceeded to Ogunmoyero Street, River Valley Estate, and upon forcing entry into the premises, discovered the decomposing body of one Mr. Kola Adun on the first floor.

“The body bore visible stab wounds with bloodstains found at the scene,” the statement read in part.

Odutola added that suspicions had already been raised the day before, when a friend who was supposed to pick Adun for Sunday service discovered the gate locked from outside and couldn’t reach him on the phone.

“His mobile phone later went off, prompting the friend to alert the victim’s family and the police,” Odutola noted.

The PPRO stated that preliminary investigation revealed that Oluwadamilare, the deceased’s former driver, had allegedly broken into the residence on Saturday, and stabbed Adun to death before fleeing with his Toyota Camry with registration number AAA 193 GC.

She said the case took a turn when the suspect tried to sell the car to a dealer in Ijede, Ikorodu, who found his story suspicious and promptly contacted the police.

“The suspect was arrested at the point of sale.

“The remains of the deceased have been evacuated to Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, for autopsy, while the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Abeokuta, for discreet investigation and prosecution,”Odutola concluded.