Crime

NSCDC to Hand Over Viral Suspected Fraudster to Police, Odumosu Promises

Published

2 years ago

September 20, 2024

Ochuwa Ibrahim

NSCDC to Hand Over Viral Suspected Fraudster to Police, Odumosu Promises

By: Michael Mike

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has said the fraudster in the viral video, Joseph Efe would be handed to the police for further investigations and prosecution.

The police has demanded in a statement on Thursday that the suspect should be handed to it as the crime he was alleged to have committed is parts of its mandate.

Addressing the press on Friday, the NSCDC FCT Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu said the suspect would be handed over to the police to conclude the investigations and go ahead with the prosecution.

He noted that the 30 years old suspect, Joseph Efe, was arrested after coming out of an Abuja hotel premises allegedly to meet an accomplice, leaving his victim tied up in the hotel room.

He said the eagle eyed men of the NSCDC FCT Command who were at their sentry post, upon noticing Efe’s suspicious movement stopped him but instead of stopping, the suspect took to his heels after sighting the gallant officers who chased him, caught him and was led back to his hotel room, where the naked girl was found tied hands and legs with semitransparent adhesive tape (Cellotape).

The victim, Olivia Chukwuemeka, was immediately rescued from the situation where she has been stripped naked, bound, hands, feet and mouth.

While Parading the suspect, Odumosu said, the suspect confessed to being a yahoo boy and that he has not been collecting money from the act so he decided to hunt for young girls on a dating site called ‘coded runs’ and that he operates between Port Harcourt, Lagos, Benin and Abuja.

He said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, is a serial fraudster(yahoo) and a thief, who specialises in luring ladies on dating sites into hotel rooms with the intent to robbing them of their phones and making withdrawal from his victims bank account.

He said investigation also revealed that the suspect arrived Abuja from Lagos on the 17th September, 2024 and lodged into an hotel adjacent old Federal Secretariat, Area1.

Odumosu said his first victim on arrival in Abuja was another lady he invited to his hotel room but could not succeed in his evil act because the lady was able to put up some resistance.

The noise attracted hotel staff at the said hotel, who came into his room. He succeeded in escaping from the scene due to poor handling of the situation by the hotel security.

Upon his escape from first hotel, he then proceeded to the next hotel where he checked in at about 2:30am of Wednesday, 18th September 2024.

He invited his latest victim who arrived at about 9am. He threatened her, putting fear in her and holding her by the throat, the frightened lady succumbed to her abductor, she was then stripped and bound

On checking the victim’s phone he discovered the lady had no money in her bank account, he then took the victim’s android phone and left the hotel room.

It was in the process of escaping from the hotel premises that his movement became suspicious, but in the process of trying to stop him, he took to his heels, he was chased and caught by NSCDC Operatives.

While addressing journalists, Odumosu said “let it be made abundantly clear that the video in circulation on this incident was not shot by the operatives of he NSCDC, we only became aware of its existence as it went viral on social media.

“Furthermore, as a Corps, we are duty bound and empowered to do due diligence before taking necessary steps towards prosecuting or handing over a suspect as the case may be to any relevant sister agency”.

After preliminary investigation, the suspect and the victim will be handed over to the relevant agency for any further necessary action.

The FCT Commandant helsman also warn all hotel owners to be more vigilant, and that they should do more to protect their guests and hotel facilities as well as ensuring their premises are not used as a place to perpetuate crime.

The Commandant who described the way the victim was tied by her abductor as inhuman cautioned all young ladies involved in ‘hook up’ to desist from such acts that will endanger their lives.

Meanwhile, the Command has also arrested a suspected vandal of armoured cables.

The suspect, Usman Ibrahim was arrested while vandalising armoured cables from a transformer in Nuclear Technology Centre, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission premises at Big Sheda Village in Kwali Area Council by men of the Anti- Vandal unit who were acting on a tip off.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect who is a notorious vandal earns a living from acts of vandalism along the Gwagwalada, Kwali axis and has a ready market in Agwan Dodo Bola at Gwagwalada Area Council.

The suspect has an accomplice, one Dan Abu who upon sighting men of NSCDC took to his heels. It was also discovered by men of NSCDC that not only was the transformer vandalised but the street lights around the transformer had also been vandalised.

According to Odumosu, investigation is still on going as more suspects will be arrested as facts unfold. After which the suspects will be charged to court.

Also the trio of Theophilus Oche “M” 27yrs, Okpokwu LGA, Benue State, Danladi Auwal “M” 25yrs, Bagwai LGA, Kano State and Ado Alqasim “M” 20yrs, Bichi LGA, Kano State were arrested at Big Sheda, Kwali Area Council.
The suspects were caught with vandalized air-conditioner and cables suspected to have been vandalized at Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Big Sheda.

They were nabbed by operatives of NSCDC FCT Command while on patrol at Big Sheda, they were apprehended with the vandalized materials being transported on a motorcycle.

Odumosu warned all criminals and miscreants to shun all acts of crime as the NSCDC, FCT Command will not relent in getting them arrested and making sure justice is served.

Some of the exhibits recovered from the suspects include: Armoured cables, Saw, Digger, Motor cycle, Air Conditioner, Charms

NSCDC to Hand Over Viral Suspected Fraudster to Police, Odumosu Promises

Crime

Troops recover body of kidnapped Fulani community leader in Plateau, arrest suspect

Published

5 hours ago

May 8, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Troops recover body of kidnapped Fulani community leader in Plateau, arrest suspect

By:Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 4 under Operation Enduring Peace have recovered the decomposing body of a kidnapped community leader, Alhaji Lawal Abubakar Wakili of Kekong, during a search-and-rescue operation in Gashish District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the discovery was made at about 070930A on May 6 when troops, in collaboration with local residents, conducted a coordinated search within the fringes of Kurra, Jokko hills and surrounding bush areas.

The victim was reportedly abducted earlier at Gashish, prompting sustained search operations by troops and community members in the area.

Following the recovery of the body, tensions reportedly rose in parts of the community, with aggrieved residents demanding the release of suspects earlier arrested in connection with the kidnapping.

The sources said troops quickly brought the situation under control through engagement and assurance that due process and justice would be followed in handling the case.

In a related development, one Chiroma Bello Abdulkarim, 67, of Ningon village in Gashish District, was arrested in connection with the kidnapping and killing of the victim.

He is currently in custody undergoing investigation alongside other suspects linked to the incident.

Security operatives said calm had been restored in the area, while efforts were ongoing to track additional suspects believed to be connected to the crime.

They added that investigation was being intensified to uncover the circumstances surrounding the abduction and ensure all those involved are brought to justice.

Troops recover body of kidnapped Fulani community leader in Plateau, arrest suspect

Crime

Troops recover 34 cattle after alleged farm destruction in Plateau community

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5 hours ago

May 8, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Troops recover 34 cattle after alleged farm destruction in Plateau community

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops under Sector 3 of Operation Enduring Peace have recovered 34 cattle following a reported case of farm destruction at Zobwo village in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the troops were mobilised at about 070645A on May 6 after receiving a report of alleged malicious destruction of an irrigation farm with machetes by suspected herders in the area.

On arrival at the scene, the troops assessed the situation and subsequently conducted a follow-up operation around a nearby settlement identified as Tafi Gana within the same local government area.

During the operation, the herders reportedly fled on sighting the troops, abandoning their cattle.

The sources said the troops recovered 34 cattle from the settlement and moved them to a secure location for further necessary action.

They added that calm had since been restored in the affected area, while efforts were ongoing to ensure proper handling of the recovered livestock in line with established procedures.

Security presence has been maintained in the general area to prevent further escalation and to forestall possible reprisal incidents.

Authorities said investigation into the incident had commenced to establish circumstances surrounding the reported farm destruction and the ownership of the recovered cattle.

Troops recover 34 cattle after alleged farm destruction in Plateau community

Crime

Passenger Sues British Airways Over Alleged Missing Luggage

Published

5 hours ago

May 8, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Passenger Sues British Airways Over Alleged Missing Luggage

By: Michael Mike

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 2 for continuation of hearing in a suit filed by a passenger, Mr. Amechi Michael, against British Airways over alleged missing carry-on luggage.

At the resumed hearing, the plaintiff was cross-examined by defence counsel, Mr. John Godwin, who held the brief of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Folorunsho Majiyagbe.

During cross-examination, Amechi told the court that he reported the incident to the airline’s customer care service and was subsequently referred to the UK-based Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution for resolution.

According to him, the arbitrator issued an award in his favour regarding the delayed flight but did not address the issue of the allegedly missing carry-on luggage.

The plaintiff further informed the court that he rejected the arbitral award because he was dissatisfied with the outcome and thereafter approached the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking redress over the alleged loss of the luggage.

Amechi argued that the airline owed him a duty of care to return the luggage and alleged that members of the airline’s staff acted negligently after a cabin crew member reportedly requested that the bag be handed over for safekeeping during a delayed boarding process.

Counsel to the plaintiff, Ms. Abiola Olaitan and Mr. Shuaib O. Hammed of Parvina Partners, informed the court of their intention to close the plaintiff’s case.

Presiding judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, subsequently adjourned the matter until July 2 for the defence to open its case and continuation of trial.

The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1293/2025, seeks recovery of the plaintiff’s carry-on luggage allegedly lost while in the custody of the airline.

The case stems from an international trip during which the plaintiff alleged that his hand luggage was taken from him by airline personnel during a delayed boarding process with assurances that it would be kept safely and returned upon arrival.

However, according to court filings, the luggage was allegedly not returned after the flight, prompting repeated complaints to the airline and subsequent dispute resolution efforts.

The dispute later moved to the arbitration stage after the passenger was referred to the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution in the United Kingdom, a mechanism frequently used by international airlines to handle customer complaints outside the courtroom.

While the arbitration process reportedly awarded compensation connected to the delayed flight, the plaintiff maintained that the core issue relating to the missing carry-on luggage remained unresolved, leading to the present legal action before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The suit is one of several recent cases highlighting growing concerns among Nigerian air travellers over passenger rights, airline accountability and compensation claims involving delayed flights, lost baggage and customer care disputes within the international aviation sector.

Passenger Sues British Airways Over Alleged Missing Luggage