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EFCC detains Medview Airline’s MD over $900,000 USD Hajj fund ‘scam
EFCC detains Medview Airline’s MD over $900,000 USD Hajj fund ‘scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has detained the Managing Director of Medview Airline, Mr Muneer Bankole, over alleged diversion of Hajj funds.
Bankole, who arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 11am on Monday was immediately questioned by the operatives of the commission.
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An impeccable source, who is familiar with the case, disclosed that Bankole was invited by the anti-graft agency over a case of alleged diversion of 50 percent of funds paid to him by the National Hajj Commission, and additional $900,000 USD, for the airlift of pilgrims in 2019.
He allegedly received the funds as mobilization but did not execute the contract.
The spokesman of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, when contacted confirmed the arrest.
Four killed, three injured in lakurwa bandit attack on baidi village, sokoto state
By: Zagazola Makama
At least four people were killed and three others injured when armed bandits attacked Baidi village, a remote hamlet in Tangaza Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State, sources confirmed.
The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. Thursday , when a large group of Lakurwa bandits, reportedly armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the village, located along the border with the Niger Republic. Communication blackout in the area delayed immediate reporting of the attack.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, Police units and the Sokoto Community Guard Corps were mobilized to the scene. The bodies and injured victims were evacuated to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Security forces are currently combing the area to track and apprehend the perpetrators, while confidence-building patrols continue to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Four killed, three injured in lakurwa bandit attack on baidi village, sokoto state
Indian expatriate rescued in ibadan, kidnappers still at large
By: Zagazola Makama
An Indian expatriate, Renjith Pillai, 42, has been rescued unharmed after being kidnapped at Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin Village, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan, Oyo State, police sources confirmed.
The victim, whose abduction was first reported on Jan. 17, 2026, regained his freedom on Thursday evening around 6:30 p.m., according to a report from the Commander of Idi-Ayunre division.
He was reunited with his family following his release.
Police said a joint team of the police and strategic partners is currently pursuing the kidnappers, who remain at large.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing to ensure the perpetrators are apprehended and brought to justice.
Indian expatriate rescued in ibadan, kidnappers still at large
Three vigilante members killed in suspected bandit attack in katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Three vigilante members have been fatally shot during an attack by suspected armed bandits at Kauran Pawa Mahuta C Village in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at about 12:24 a.m. when the assailants invaded the community. Joint patrol teams comprising the police, military, and C-Watch engaged the bandits in a sustained gunfight, forcing them to flee.
The victims, identified as Yahaya Saadu, 37; Yahaya Yahaya, 33; and Mika Musa, 43, all residents of Mahuta C Village, were immediately taken to the General Hospital, Dandume, where they were confirmed dead by medical personnel.
Authorities have assured that efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the perpetrators, while the joint security teams continue to patrol the area to prevent further attacks.
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