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Organisation Underscores Need for Proper Prosecution of financial crimesFraud

Organisation Underscores Need for Proper Prosecution of financial crimes
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By: Michael Mike
A private organisation, Diamondsmith De’Great Universal Petroleum Company Ltd, has underscored the need for proper prosecution of fraud related cases, noting that this would ensure sustainable growth in the ongoing fight against financial crimes.
Director of Operations/CEO of the organisation, Mr James Abidemi gave the advice at the news briefing on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to him, there is the need for government agencies like Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation and Nigerian Communication Commission to intervene through their Cyber Control Room (CCR) to ensure that publication of allegation of fraud passed prescribed standards.
He said: “This will help to wipe-off detrimental publications against victims of fraud like myself and many others on the internet and national dailies.
“The media should thoroughly investigate issues about fraud before reporting such, to avoid spread of fake news and libel against intellectual property of unsuspecting citizens.
“I want the Federal Government to wade in on issues of fraudsters and save Nigeria and other vulnerable Nigeria’s from the national disaster.
“This is because unbalanced reports can put a country in bad light, so I want the government to intervene in my matter and issues related to illicit financial flows at national and international levels.
“To correct false impression and protect the dignity of vulnerable citizens: to promote the wellbeing of fraud victims and prevent them from unnecessary health implications like shock or depression.”
Abidemi reiterated that there should be proper sensitisation of fraud investigative officers about proper ways to correct the impression that complainants are not always right.
He said that such would enable officers prosecuting fraud related cases thoroughly cross -examine such before prosecution, to avoid defamation or libel caused unsuspecting fraud victims by fraudsters.
He added that: “All Nigerians should not be tagged fraudsters as sometimes tagged abroad; government and the international community, millions of Nigerians do exercise their moral obligation to fight crimes and corruption,” insisting that: “Nigerians are patriotic and must be encouraged in the ongoing fight against financial crimes not just in Nigeria, but Africa at large”.
He observed the practice by security operatives to think that complainant is always right during prosecution hindered criminal justice.
He lamented that most times the police only go after the accused persons without due diligence and then, the matter is thrown to court.
He said: “In my own case, I was invited to Lagos from Enugu by a business associate in May, 2022 who wanted me to help their company initiate payment for goods that were ordered from China and Dubai.
“Unsuspecting, I accepted to assist them indeed, because I have company account in Canada with JD EUROWAY BANCORP & TRUST/ BMO through which my company settles her foreign bills and make funds available for legitimate importation.
“The so-called business associate that brought me to Lagos started deviating from the right business approach of which I later realised they were fraudsters.
“I duly requested for valid pro-forma invoice to ensure legal process of my organisation service delivery to them, rather they provided me with fake pro-forma Invoice.
“When I raised objection to the fake document, the next thing they did was to kidnap me and kept me where I would not have choice, but to do their bidden.”
He revealed that the case has been duly reported to the Police and a court case instituted, to ensure justice.
Organisation Underscores Need for Proper Prosecution of financial crimes
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Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation

Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
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Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community

Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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