Crime
NSCDC to Hand Over Viral Suspected Fraudster to Police, Odumosu Promises
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 Rescue Abducted Victims, Arrest Collaborators, Record Surrenders in North-East Operations
Troops Rescue Abducted Victims, Arrest Collaborators, Record Surrenders in North-East Operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded significant operational successes including the rescue of abducted civilians, arrest of suspected terrorist collaborators, recovery of weapons, and continued surrender of insurgents’ family members across the North-East theatre.
Security sources disclosed that the operations were conducted under Operation Desert Sanity V and other ongoing clearance missions aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities in the region.
In one of the major breakthroughs, troops operating along the Ngoshe–Amuda axis in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State rescued four abducted persons comprising two women and two children.
The victims were identified as Salamatu Sidiq Ali (19), Halima Idrisa (20), Umar Abdullahi (3), and Mustapha Abdullahi (4), who were abducted during an attack on Ngoshe community on March 3, 2026.
According to the sources, preliminary debrief indicated that the victims were held in a terrorist enclave before being freed following sustained military pressure on insurgent hideouts in the Mandara Mountains.
The rescued persons were later medically evaluated and reunited with their families through community leadership.
The sources added that a total of 65 abducted persons have so far been rescued in ongoing operations, while efforts are continuing to secure the release of others still in captivity.
In a related development, troops apprehended a suspected terrorist collaborator, identified as 50-year-old Mrs. Kellu Alhaji Abba, at a checkpoint in Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area.
Items recovered from her included clothing materials and other supplies allegedly intended for delivery to a terrorist operative in the Dumba general area, according to preliminary investigation.
Similarly, troops arrested another suspected logistics supplier, Mr. Amadu Abdu (50), along the Dalori axis while transporting a large quantity of packaged items suspected to be intended for terrorist elements.
Investigations revealed that the suspect had been supplying logistics in exchange for access to grazing areas within terrorist-controlled zones. Items recovered included packaged goods, a mobile phone, a cutlass, suspected illicit substances, and cash.
Elsewhere, troops in conjunction with local hunters arrested four suspected cattle rustlers and terrorist collaborators at Kwaya Kusar Market. The suspects were found with stolen livestock and are currently under investigation.
The operation also recorded the surrender of individuals linked to Boko Haram/ISWAP, including Aishatu Sale (20), who surrendered in Bama Local Government Area, and Hauwa Abubakar (70), who escaped from a terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains.
The sources said the surrendered individuals attributed their decision to sustained military pressure and worsening living conditions in terrorist camps.
In another development, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle and a loaded magazine along a suspected terrorist withdrawal route, further degrading insurgent operational capability.
Military authorities said the sustained successes demonstrate continued pressure on terrorist elements and reaffirmed commitment to restoring lasting peace and stability in the North-East region.
The Military High Command commended the troops for their operational performance and urged them to sustain the momentum in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign.
Troops Rescue Abducted Victims, Arrest Collaborators, Record Surrenders in North-East Operations
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Robbers in Borno Community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 162 Amphibious Battalion Operation HADIN KAI have arrested three suspected robbers following a reported robbery incident at Gar Gwigwi village in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources disclosed that the troops responded to intelligence at about 6:00 p.m. on May 21 indicating that an unconfirmed number of Civilian Joint Task Force members attached to the battalion were allegedly involved in the robbery.
According to the sources, troops swiftly moved to the area and apprehended three suspects linked to the incident, while others reportedly fled.
Items recovered from the suspects included five mobile phones, a nylon bag containing a substance identified as “ice,” a locally made charm, a necklace chain, a small white scarf, two wristwatches, one dagger, a Qur’an booklet, the sum of N1,070, and one dane gun.
The sources stated that the dane gun was later identified as belonging to a member of the Miyetti Allah group, who reported that the weapon had been stolen from him by the suspects a day before the robbery incident.
The firearm was subsequently handed back to the owner after confirmation of ownership.
The arrested suspects are currently in military custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Robbers in Borno Community
Troops Recover Explosive Devices During Patrol in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Headquarters 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni Gari, have recovered several explosive devices during a routine patrol operation in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 1:00 p.m. on May 22 following intelligence reports on the sighting of suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists around the Magza general area.
According to the sources, the terrorists fled the area before the arrival of the troops.
During the subsequent search and exploitation of the area, troops recovered four 40mm Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, one 81mm bomb and four 60mm bombs.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team also conducted a detailed scan of the general area to rule out the presence of additional explosive threats.
The recovered bombs are currently in the custody of the troops for further necessary action.
Military authorities said troops would sustain aggressive patrols and clearance operations aimed at denying terrorists freedom of movement and preventing attacks within the North-East theatre.
Troops Recover Explosive Devices During Patrol in Yobe
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