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Two Bankers Arraigned For Alleged N20m Theft

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Tuesday, arraigned two bankers, Freeman Jacob and Umar Abdullahi before Justice Simon Akpah Amobeda of the Federal High Court, Kano on a three-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

The commission also arraigned two others – Ahmed Bashir and Abdulhakim Musa (aka Gandu) for working with the duo in 2020.

According to the commission, the defendants allegedly conspired among themselves to produce an ATM card in the name of one Alhaji Sani Muntari.

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They used the same to steal the sum of N20,000,000 from his bank.

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One of the charges reads, “That you, Freeman Austin Jacob, Umar Abdullahi, sometime in February 2020, at Kano within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, connived with Ahmed Bashir and Abdulhakim Musa to prime and issued Automated Teller Machine card” from a commercial bank account number belonging to one Alhaji Sani Mutari without the knowledge or consent of the said customer and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 14 (7) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc,) Act, 2015.

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The defendants perpetrated the fraud by using the account holder’s SIM card, which was stolen by Bashir, the third defendant, to produce an ATM card with the help of the first and second defendants.

It added that the investigation traced some of the proceeds of the theft to the bank account of the fourth defendant, Abdulkarim Musa, a friend of the third defendant, Ahmed Bashir.

However, all the defendants pleaded not guilty.

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Counsel for the prosecution, Aisha Tahar Habib prayed that the defendants be remanded and urged the court to fix a date for the commencement of trial.

Counsel representing the 1st and 2nd defendants made an oral bail application on behalf of his clients which was opposed by the prosecution counsel on the grounds that the application ought to be formal.

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L.A Umar who represented the 4th defendant informed that she intends to file a formal bail application and subsequently prayed to the court for a date to do the same and serve the prosecution.

After listening to the parties’ submissions, Justice Amobeda agreed with the prosecution that bail applications should be made formally as the court is a court of record.

He subsequently remanded the defendant and adjourned the matter till June 26, 2023, for hearing of bail applications and commencement of trial.

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Two Suspected Motorcycle Snatchers Lynched In Benue

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Two suspected motorcycle snatchers were reportedly killed in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Friday.

The incident led to the recovery of stolen properties including over 1,000 motorcycles, sewing machines, grinding machines and other household items.

The recovered items were displayed by authorities for public identification as residents whose motorcycles or belongings were previously stolen were urged to visit the venue and check for their property.

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Details surrounding the operation, including the security agency involved and how the suspects were apprehended, were not immediately provided.

There was also no confirmation on whether additional suspects were arrested or if investigations were ongoing.

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Residents who expressed relief over the recovery of stolen goods, were also apprehensive concerning the rise in motorcycle thefts and the general security situation in Makurdi.

Spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, DSP Udeme Edet, could not be reached at the time of filling this report.

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Police, Military Comb Forests In Search For Abducted Niger Catholic School Students

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Security agencies comprising police tactical units, military components and others have launched a search for the abducted students of St. Mary Secondary School, Papiri Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.

Terrorists had earlier invaded the school and went away with a large number of students and staff.

The Niger State Police Command, in a statement made available to DAILY POST by its spokesman, SP W. A Abiodun, said the incident occurred early hours of Friday.

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He said the armed men invaded the school premises at about 2:00 am and “abducted a yet to be ascertained number of students from the hostel”

Terrorists invade Catholic School in Niger, kidnap students, staff
“However, police tactical units, military components and other security agencies have moved to the scene, combing the forests with a view to rescue the abducted students.

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“In view of this, the Commissioner of Police Niger State Command CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman reiterated the Command’s commitment to rescue the students unhurt, and appealed to members of the public to remain calm and support security operations to rescue the students,” the statement added.

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Terrorists Invade Catholic School In Niger, Kidnap Students, Staff

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Terrorists have abducted students and staff from St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The exact number of those kidnapped is yet to be confirmed.

A source, who confirmed the incident to Daily Trust on Friday, noted that the school was still compiling its records.

“Yes, it is true, but I am not in a position to give details. The church will issue an official statement later in the day,” the source was quoted as saying.

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Efforts by DAILY POST to reach the Niger State Police Command failed at the time of filing this report.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, could not take his call when contacted.

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This incident comes a few days after terrorists attacked a government school in Kebbi State, abducting at least 25 students.

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