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Nasco let off the hook of EFCC after 7 years
Nasco let off the hook of EFCC after 7 years
By: Our reporter
After Seven years of Legal fire works between the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), and Umar Nasko, the former Commissioner of Environment under Dr. Babangida Aliyu, the Minna High court has discharged him.
Nasko a two time governorship candidate of People Democratic party (PDP) in Niger State was accused of misappropriation of funds totally over a billion naira.
His discharge was sequel to the application filed by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Niger State Nasir Mua’azu to discontinue with the case as brought against Umar Nasko by the EFCC in 2017.
The development for his discharge came few hours after the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Niger State Nasir Mua’azu took over the Prosecution of the case from the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) last week.
The former Governor of Niger State Dr. Babangida Aliyu and the State People Democratic party (PDP) Chairman Tanko Beji were equally discharged in December, by Justice Mikailu Abdullahi of High court number two.
They were both dragged to the court by the Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC)
Some times in 2017, for alleged criminal breach of trust Conspiracy, and conversion of N3 billion belonging to Niger state to their personal coffers.
Dr. Mua’azu Babangida Aliyu, along with his Commissioner for Environment Umar Nasko and the Niger State Chairman of the People Democratic party (PDP) in Niger State Barrister Tanko Beji, were in 2017 arraigned before the then chief Judge of Niger State Justice Mohammed Aliyu Mayaki for misappropriation of public funds.
Before his discharge, Umar Nasko was the only respondent remaining in the case and he was to enter his Defence on Monday the 15th of January 2024.
However the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Niger State Nasir Mua’azu applied to take over the Prosecution of the case from the EFCC, on the ground that the case has suffered several adjustments within the past seven years without any visible headway from the EFCC.
His application was contained in the motion on notice filed before the court dated 8th January 2024 and filed 10th January 2024.
The Prosecuting Counsel to EFCC Farouk Abdullahi objected to the application and requested time to address the court on the application.
The counsel to the respondent Mike Osman (SAN), objected to the submission of the prosecuting counsel and the Attorney General citing the provision of Section 211 (1b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.
The EFCC counsel after a short interlude withdrew his objection and submitted that he had no option than doing so adding that whatever happens the course of ensuring Justice is done in accordance with the. criminal justice system.
A few hours after the court resumed, the Attorney General applied to discontinued the case which was granted by the court.
Nasco let off the hook of efcc after 7 years
Troops Arrest Four Suspects, Recover Weapons After Terrorist Attack in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested four suspects and recovered motorcycles following a suspected terrorist attack in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the troops of 1 Brigade, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Maradun, responded at about 10:30 a.m. on April 22 after receiving intelligence reports of terrorist activities in Kofa Kyarawa village.
The sources said the attackers reportedly set several houses ablaze, causing panic and forcing residents to flee for safety.
Following the incident, troops moved into the area and apprehended four suspects believed to be connected to the attack.
The operation also led to the recovery of 13 motorcycles suspected to have been used or abandoned during the incident.
The suspects and recovered motorcycles were handed over to the Nigeria Police for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security forces have since intensified patrols in the area to restore normalcy and prevent further attacks.
Troops Arrest Four Suspects, Recover Weapons After Terrorist Attack in Zamfara
Troops Intercept 22 Stray Cattle After Reported Farm Destruction in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 6 under Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have recovered 22 stray cattle following a reported incident of farm destruction in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the troops, deployed at Dokku, responded at about 4:30 p.m. on April 22 to a distress report from Jol village regarding suspected destruction of farmlands.
On arrival at the scene, the troops reportedly found 22 cattle grazing within the area without a herder present.
The animals were taken into custody and moved to the troops’ location for further action.
The sources added that efforts are ongoing to trace the owner of the cattle and determine possible links to the reported farm destruction.
Operation Enduring Peace continues to maintain patrols and monitoring across affected communities in Plateau State to prevent farmer-herder-related tensions.
Troops Intercept 22 Stray Cattle After Reported Farm Destruction in Plateau
Troops Discover Illegal Oil Bunkering Site in Rivers State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Joint Task Force South-South, Operation DELTA SAFE (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal oil bunkering site in Abessa Forest, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 10:00 a.m. on April 21 by troops of 103 Battalion (Mechanised) during an anti-illegal bunkering operation.
At the site, troops reportedly found four small drum ovens, 50 sacks containing crude oil estimated at about 3,000 litres, and two waste pits used for illegal refining activities.
The sources said the recovered items were handled in accordance with Operation DELTA SAFE directives.
Authorities added that operations to dismantle illegal refining camps and disrupt crude oil theft networks in the Niger Delta region are ongoing.
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