Crime
35-year-old man in court for alleged N2m visa scam
35-year-old man in court for alleged N2m visa scam
A 35-year-old man, Linus Pascal, on Thursday appeared before a Kaduna High Court for an alleged N2 million visa scam.
Pascal was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) on a charge of fraud.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The prosecutor, Mr E.K. Garba, told the court that the defendant committed the offence in November 2021 in Kaduna.
Garba said the defendant collected the sum of N2 million from the complainant, Mr Blessed Kenneth, with the promise of helping him to secure a Canadian visa, which he failed to do.
He said the defendant converted the money to his personal use.
“All efforts made by the complainant to get his money back proved abortive,” the prosecutor said.
He said the offence contravened Section 1(1)(b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.
The defence counsel, Mr Abubakar Hassan, urged the court to grant his client bail on liberal terms.
Justice Darius Khobo granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
Khobo ordered that each surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and must own a landed property.
He adjourned the case until June 14, for mention.
35-year-old man in court for alleged N2m visa scam
Troops Intensify Search for Kidnapped Pastor in Kauru LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of 1 Division in Kaduna State are working in collaboration with other security agencies to rescue a 55-year-old pastor who was abducted by bandits in Kurmin Rizga village, Kauru Local Government Area (LGA), in the early hours of April 23, 2025.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that a group of armed bandits invaded Kurmin Rizga, firing sporadically, and kidnapped Rev. Ibrahim James, the pastor of the Catholic Church in the village, taking him to an unknown location.
In response, the troops launched a search operation to locate and rescue the pastor unharmed. Efforts to apprehend the suspects and ensure the pastor’s safe return are ongoing.
Troops Intensify Search for Kidnapped Pastor in Kauru LGA
Notorious Bandit Leader Harisu Babba Yauni Killed in Rival Clash in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Harisu Babba Yauni, a notorious bandit leader, was killed along with ten of his men during a violent clash with a rival group in Yauni Forest, located in Zakka, Safana Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State.
Security forces confirmed that the incident occurred on April 23, 2025, around 8:30 a.m. Information revealed that Babba Yauni and his group were attacked by a rival faction from Kambarau, Tudun Dole, and Kauyen Mahuta Forests in Tsaskiya Ward of Safana LGA.
Harisu Babba Yauni, believed to be responsible for the recent killing of a Personnel of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) in Zakka PMF Camp, had been a target of security forces due to his notorious activities. The clash between the two groups resulted in the deaths of Babba Yauni and his associates.
Notorious Bandit Leader Harisu Babba Yauni Killed in Rival Clash in Katsina
Police Neutralise Notorious Thug in Kano After Knife Attack
By: Zagazola Makama
A notorious thug and suspected armed robber, identified as Baba Beru, who had long terrorised residents of Gwammaja and surrounding areas in Kano metropolis, was killed on Tuesday following an attempted attack on police personnel.
According to eyewitnesses and security sources, the incident occurred when police operatives confronted the suspect during a routine operation.
Zagazola learnt that Baba Beru, in an attempt to resist arrest, reportedly drew a knife and lunged at the officers, prompting them to respond with lethal force.
The suspect was neutralised on the spot, bringing to an end a reign of fear that had gripped parts of the city for months.
The development sparked wild celebrations among local residents, many of whom described the late Baba Beru as a menace responsible for numerous violent crimes, including armed robbery and street attacks.
Community members expressed relief over the operation and commended the police for swiftly addressing the security threat.
Police authorities are yet to release an official statement as of the time of filing this report.
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