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Nigerian Prince Jailed in US For Fraud
Nigerian Prince Jailed in US For Fraud
By: Michael Mike
A United States Attorney, Brit Featherston, has disclosed that Sobanke Idris Sunday Adereti, Prince (a son of a Nigerian traditional ruler) has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for passport fraud and attempted bank fraud.
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This was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday by the US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria.
According to the statement: “Sobanke Idris Sunday Adereti, 24, pleaded guilty on Oct. 25, 2021, to passport fraud and attempted bank fraud, and was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison today by U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle.
“Additionally, evidence showed that Adereti was the son of a Nigerian traditional ruler and entered the United States on a visitor’s visa in 2018, which has since expired.”
The statement did not however mention the name of the traditional ruler.
The US embassy explained that Adereti was using multiple passports to defraud people.
The statement further disclosed that:
“According to court documents, in March 2021, Adereti presented a false passport and a falsely procured certified cheque when trying to open a bank account in Flower Mound, Texas.
“The cheque was purchased by a fraud victim who was induced into sending money to Adereti, falsely known as Robinson Elijah. He was likely acting as a money mule to cash the victim’s cheques. When Adereti was arrested, he had additional passports and bank statements in other names in his possession.
“Investigators determined that Adereti was also connected to scams related to business email compromise fraud and other government programme fraud. “
Nigerian Prince Jailed in US For Fraud
Security operatives recover 2,500 litres of hazardous chemicals in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Zamfara have recovered 2,500 litres of suspected hazardous and poisonous chemicals during a patrol operation in Gusau Local Government Area of the state.
A statement issued on Thursday in Gusau said the recovery was made on Jan. 28 at about 4:40 p.m. by operatives attached to the Anti-Illegal Mining Unit while on routine patrol at the Lalan area.
The chemicals were recovered in 100 jerricans, each containing 25 litres, and were believed to pose serious risks to public health and the environment.
Authorities said investigation had commenced to determine the source, ownership and intended use of the chemicals, with a view to identifying and prosecuting those responsible.
They urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious movements or materials to security agencies to prevent threats to lives and property.
The statement added that efforts were being intensified to curb the circulation of dangerous substances and other activities capable of endangering public safety in the state.
Security operatives recover 2,500 litres of hazardous chemicals in Zamfara
Mob kills, sets man ablaze over alleged theft in Mubi North
By: Zagazola Makama
An unidentified man was brutally killed and set ablaze by an angry mob in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
The incident occurred on Jan. 28 at about 9:00 p.m. at Blue House, following allegations that the victim had stolen a motorcycle.
“The man was reportedly brutally killed and set ablaze by an angry mob,” the source said.
The Adamawa State Police Command said it was investigating the incident noting that the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has been detailed to conduct a discreet investigation into the incident.
The police assured residents that further updates would be communicated as the investigation progresses and appealed to the public to avoid taking the law into their own hands.
Mob kills, sets man ablaze over alleged theft in Mubi North
Katsina police arrest gun runners, recover AK-47 magazines and ammunition
By: Zagazola Makama
Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected gun runners and recovered six AK-47 magazines and 305 rounds of live ammunition.
Sources said that on Jan. 27 at about 1400 hours, police on stop-and-search duty along Zaria Road intercepted two men riding a motorcycle in a suspicious manner.
The suspects were identified as Shuaibu Musa, also known as Abba, aged 30, and Ahmed Sani, 27, both from Ruwan Godiya Village, Faskari LGA.
A search of their luggage led to the discovery of the weapons and ammunition. Preliminary investigation indicated that the suspects procured the items from Jos for delivery to a notorious bandit leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa.
The suspects and recovered exhibits are in police custody, while discreet investigation continues.
Katsina police arrest gun runners, recover AK-47 magazines and ammunition
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