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EFCC releases Obiano after 6 days in custody, seizes passport

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EFCC releases Obiano after 6 days in custody, seizes passport

EFCC releases Obiano after 6 days in custody, seizes passport

The former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after spending one week in custody.

Obiano was arrested hours after handing over to his successor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, on Thursday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on his way to the United States.

On Wednesday, the anti-graft agency granted the former governor administrative bail, while waiting for him to fulfil his bail conditions.

As part of his bail condition, the EFCC also withheld his passport.

The report earlier gathered that Obiano was in custody over the alleged misappropriation of N42 billion belonging to the Anambra State.

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“Obiano was arrested for alleged misappropriation of public funds, including, N5 billion Sure-P and N37 billion security vote which was withdrawn in cash. Part of the funds was also allegedly diverted to finance political activities in the state,” Head of Media and Publicity of the EFFC, Wilson Uwujaren, said after the former governor’s arrest.

While in custody, a leaked video of Obiano in shorts drinking water while seated made rounds on the Internet which received immediate condemnation from different quarters.

The EFCC said it had identified its operative who made and published the video and sanctioned them.

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Police restore order after clash between students and host community in Bichi

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Police restore order after clash between students and host community in Bichi

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Kano State has restored normalcy following a minor disturbance between some students of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, and members of the host community.

Sources said that the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Friday near the institution’s main gate.

According to the sources, five students identified as Buba Snu, Prince Snu, Kamal Snu, and two others now at large, allegedly attacked some members of the host community with stones at the More Event Centre, located opposite the college gate.

The attack, which occurred during a community event at the venue, provoked a swift reaction from residents who reportedly chased the students back to the school premises.

The sources stated that officers from Bichi Division visited the scene and quickly brought the situation under control, preventing further escalation.

“No life was lost, and no injuries were recorded. However, two vehicles belonging to the institution were damaged during the unrest,” the sources stated.

The sources added that normalcy had been restored, while monitoring and observation of the situation were ongoing to prevent a recurrence.

The Command urged both students and community members to remain calm and avoid actions capable of breaching public peace.

Police restore order after clash between students and host community in Bichi

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Festac DPO, CSP Matilda Ngbanoyen, dies during medical treatment in Lagos

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Festac DPO, CSP Matilda Ngbanoyen, dies during medical treatment in Lagos

By: Zagazola Makama

The Lagos State Police Command has announced the death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Festac Division, CSP Matilda Ngbanoyen, who passed away while receiving medical treatment in Lagos.

The incident occurred on Oct. 24, 2025, at about 11:30 p.m., when the officer reportedly died at the Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere, during a medical session for fibroid treatment.

Following the report, a delegation from the Command visited the hospital to confirm the development and make necessary arrangements.

“The corpse was evacuated to a public morgue for preservation and autopsy,”sources said.

The Command said arrangements were underway, in collaboration with the late officer’s family, to accord her a befitting burial.

CSP Ngbanoyen was described as a dedicated and disciplined officer who served the Nigeria Police Force with commitment and professionalism.

The Command expressed condolences to her family, colleagues, and friends over the tragic loss.

Festac DPO, CSP Matilda Ngbanoyen, dies during medical treatment in Lagos

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Decomposed body of kidnapped man found in mining pond in Jos South

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Decomposed body of kidnapped man found in mining pond in Jos South

By: Zagazola Makama

Decomposed body of a man earlier reported kidnapped has been discovered in a mining pond in Farin Lamba community of Jos South Local Government Area.

Sources told Zagazola that the discovery was made by the police at about 4 p.m. following a report by residents.

He said the Divisional Police Officer, Kaduna Vom Division, immediately mobilised a team of policemen to the scene where the corpse was identified as that of Mr. Cyril Nilanda, a resident of NITR Quarters, Vom.

Nilanda was reportedly kidnapped on Sept. 30, 2025, and had been missing since then.

Sources said the body, which was found in a decomposed state, was being prepared for evacuation and further forensic examination.

The police assured that concerted efforts were ongoing to track down those responsible for the abduction and killing of the victim.

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