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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
Two villagers ambushed, killed in Plateau’s Riyom LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
At least two person were attacked and killed in an ambush by unidentified assailants in Dachidom Village, Riyom Local Government Area of the state.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, identified as Linus Davou and Tunde Daylop, were ambushed and killed while returning from Hwot Village on Tuesday night.
The sources disclosed said that a distress call was received at about 10:30 p.m. from the Commander of the local Hunters Association, reporting that the victims were attacked at about 9:48 p.m.
The Nigerian army troops along with other combined troops were promptly deployed to the scene.
The lifeless bodies of the two men were recovered and evacuated to the General Hospital, Riyom, for documentation and further investigation.
Two villagers ambushed, killed in Plateau’s Riyom LGA
Army, NAF Troops repel ISWAP attack on military base in Kala-Balge, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), have repelled an attack by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Rann, the administrative headquarters of Kala-Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred in the early hours of May 13, when the terrorists, disguised as Fulani herdsmen, launched a coordinated assault on the military base.
A reliable security source Zagazola Makama that the troops engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel, at about 12:15 am, prompting the intervention of a NAF fighter jet which arrived at the scene during the firefight.
On sighting the air platform, the terrorists reportedly attempted to flee in different directions to avoid attack.
However, the NAF pilot tracked and engaged a group of the fleeing terrorists escaping in a Hilux truck, neutralising several of them and destroying the vehicle.
The number of casualties on the side of the terrorists could not be independently verified, but the military confirmed that normalcy has been restored to the area following the encounter.
Army, NAF Troops repel ISWAP attack on military base in Kala-Balge, Borno
Yobe Police Command speaks on fighting crime and arrests
By: Yahaya Wakili
In a bid to combat the criminal activities in the state, the Yobe State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against crime, arresting suspects involved in heinous crimes.
This was contained in a press release issue and signed by SP Dungus Abdulkarim MNIPPR, Police Public Relations Officer, today.
He said on 10th May, 2025, Idriss Yakubu, a commercial tricycle rider from Shengele village in the Fune local government area, was arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl.
According to release, the suspect lured the victim into the bush and forcefully raped her, and suspect confessed to the crime during the police interrogation. In addition to that, four suspects were arrested and apprehended by the A. Division Police Headquarters for criminal conspiracy, theft, and other related vices.
He revealed that the four suspects identified as Abubakar Barnawa, 28; Mohd Modu, 20; Umaru Mustapha, 18; and Musa Hassan, 18, allegedly used a tricycle with a falsified registration number to conceal their identity and evade arrest.
“The investigation is ongoing, and the suspects will face prosecution upon completion,” the release further added.
The Yobe State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, psc, fdc, drawn, condemned these nefarious acts and urged the community members to report any unscrupulous elements among commercial drivers and tricycle riders to the police.
CP Ado assured the public that the command is committed to ensuring justice is served and that all untoward acts against the community will face stiff resistance.
The command also urges citizens to report any form of abuse or crime to the police and assures the public of its commitment to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of the state.
Yobe Police Command speaks on fighting crime and arrests
Two villagers ambushed, killed in Plateau’s Riyom LGA
Army, NAF Troops repel ISWAP attack on military base in Kala-Balge, Borno
Yobe Police Command speaks on fighting crime and arrests
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