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Yahoo Boy Jailed, Loses N124m, Benz In Kwara

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A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced a 23-year-old internet fraudster, Adebisi Olalekan, to two years in prison and ordered him to forfeit N124m, a N30m Mercedes-Benz ML350, and an iPhone 14 Pro Max to the Federal Government.

Olalekan, a native of Omuo-Ekiti in Ekiti East Local Government Area of Ekiti State, was convicted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, after he was found guilty of the two-count charge of offences bordering on cybercrime, including cheating and impersonation preferred against him by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

A statement by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC, made available to the press in Ilorin, Kwara state on Wednesday, said that the case originated from a report by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, which alerted the EFCC to Olalekan’s cybercriminal activities.

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The convict was accused of impersonating many foreign nationals, including Joshua Compbell Novak, through fake Gmail and TextPlus accounts between August and December 2024.

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Through these fraudulent identities, he defrauded victims, including Allisa Motazedi and Brittany Boggess, of $100,000 and $1,000, respectively.

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One of the charges read, “That you, Adebisi Emmanuel Olalekan, between August 2024 and December 2024 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, fraudulently impersonated one Joshua Compbell Novak via your Gmail account and TextPlus number with the intent to obtain a total sum of $100,000 from Allisa Motazedi, which you did obtain, thereby committing an offence contrary to Section 22(2)(ii) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22(2)(b)(IV) of the same Act.”

Olalekan pleaded guilty to both counts.

Upon his plea, counsel to the EFCC, Sesan Ola, led an investigating officer, Paul Aniebonam, in evidence narrating how the convict created fake online profiles to deceive and defraud unsuspecting foreign victims.

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Aniebonam confirmed to the court that the proceeds of the fraudulent activities were used to acquire the luxury vehicle in October 2024, while over N124 million in his bank account was traced to similar illicit transactions.

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He also tendered key exhibits, including the bank statement, car documents, mobile device, and four extra-judicial statements made by the defendant.

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Justice Awogboro, in the judgment, sentenced Olalekan to 12 months’ imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently.

The court also granted the final forfeiture of all traced assets to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

In addition to the prison sentence, the court ordered the forfeiture of N124,402,322 (One Hundred and Twenty-Four Million, Four Hundred and Two Thousand, Three Hundred and Twenty-Two Naira) found in Olalekan’s Wema Bank account, a white Mercedes Benz ML350 valued at N30 million, and an iPhone 14 Pro Max used in perpetrating the crimes.

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50 Arrested For Violating Environmental Sanitation Laws In Edo

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The Environmental Taskforce on Saturday arrested no fewer than 50 persons in Benin for violating environmental sanitation laws in Edo State.

The suspects were arrested in Egor Local Government Area of the state as the new Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state, Mr Saidi Akintayo, led a monitoring operation across the city.

The operation covered strategic areas such as Third East Circular Road Junction, Sapele Road, Ekiosa Market, Siloko Road, Ugbowo, and New Benin Market, amongst others.

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Akintayo said the exercise aimed at ensuring compliance with the monthly environmental sanitation directive of the Edo State Government.

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The commandant, who led his management team, said the exercise also aligned with the corps’ renewed drive to support federal and state efforts toward maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for residents.

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“A clean environment is a healthy environment. It is our collective duty as citizens to ensure that our surroundings are kept clean at all times,” he said.

“The corps will continue to support government efforts by enforcing compliance and sensitising the public on the importance of environmental hygiene.”

During the exercise, residents and traders were seen sweeping drains, clearing refuse, and cleaning up their premises, a development that the NSCDC boss described as “encouraging.”

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The commandant’s team later visited the local government secretariat, where he was received by the Executive Chairman, Osaro Eribo.

At the secretariat, the 50 suspected offenders were arraigned before a mobile court.

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The commandant lauded the synergy among local authorities, the environmental task force, and security agencies, describing it as crucial to sustaining the gains of the exercise.

He reiterated the NSCDC’s readiness to enforce environmental laws, support public health initiatives, and maintain peace and order across Edo.

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Our presence underscores the Corps’ unwavering commitment to protecting lives, property, and the environment,” he said.

“We will continue to stand with the government to ensure Edo remains clean and safe for all.”

In a similar development, the Chairman of Oredo Local Government, Mr Gabriel Idusere, who joined the monitoring exercise, commended residents for their cooperation.

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He, however, acknowledged public complaints about the delay in refuse evacuation.

Idusere assured that the council had put in place measures for prompt waste collection, particularly in markets and densely populated areas.

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Police Arrest Lovers, Others For Murder, Robbery In Sokoto

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The Police in Sokoto State have arrested two lovers who allegedly conspired to kill a young man, Ali Salisu, in Gidan Kacha village, Gada Local Government Area of the state.

The police said the deceased, a resident of Darnawa village, was lured to his death by his girlfriend, Rukayya Amadu, who allegedly plotted with another lover, Hamisu Ibrahim, to rob and murder him.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, said the tragic incident occurred on October 4, 2025, when Rukayya invited the victim to a secluded area in Dabagi bush for a private meeting.

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Unknown to him, Rukayya had arranged with Hamisu to set a deadly trap. When the victim arrived, Hamisu ambushed him, tied a rope around his neck, and strangled him to death before fleeing with his red Kasea motorcycle.”

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It said further investigation led to the arrest of two additional suspects, Lawali Abdullahi and Ibrahim Abdullahi, who received the stolen motorcycle in Sokoto without verifying its ownership.

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The police, however, confirmed that all four suspects have been arrested and are in custody and would soon face prosecution for criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, armed robbery, and receiving stolen property.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Musa, commended the police investigators for their swift action, describing the case as “a reminder that crime, no matter how carefully concealed, cannot go unpunished.”

The police boss described the case as both tragic and instructive, saying it shows how misplaced trust and deceit can lead to unimaginable loss.

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“We call on citizens to exercise caution in personal relationships and to avoid secluded areas, especially at night,” the CP Musa said in the statement.

The police also warned buyers and traders to always confirm ownership documents before purchasing valuable items such as motorcycles, vehicles, or electronics.

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“Receiving stolen property is a serious offense. Ignorance will not absolve anyone from criminal liability.”

The Command further urged members of the public to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station, assuring them that all information would be treated with utmost confidentiality.

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Lagos: Festac DPO, Matilda Ngbaronye Is Dead

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The Divisional Police Officer, DPO of the Festac Division, Lagos State, Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye is dead.

It was gathered that the senior police officer died on Friday October 24, 2025, in an undisclosed hospital in the Surulere area of Lagos.

TVC News reports that the unfortunate incident has thrown the Lagos State Police Command into mourning.

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Until her death, Ngbaronye was widely regarded as one of the vibrant and dedicated officers in the Lagos Command.

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Ngbaronye, who previously served as the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO for the Lagos State Police Command, was known for her professionalism, discipline, and commitment to duty.

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Her passing has left colleagues and subordinates in deep sorrow, as tributes continue to pour in from officers and residents of the Festac community.

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