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Two Brothers Paraded for Faking Facebook Account of FCT Commandant of NSCDC
Two Brothers Paraded for Faking Facebook Account of FCT Commandant of NSCDC
By: Michael Mike
Two brothers have been caught in connection with the creation of a false Facebook to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
They were caught seven months after a manhunt was launch for internet fraudsters who created a false Facebook account of the FCT Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Olusola Odumosu.
Speaking at the FCT Command of the NSCDC on Tuesday at the parade of the two brothers, Henry Ushie Odep, 34 years, and Emanuel Ushie Odep, 23 years, Odumosu said: “You will recall that some time in September, 2023, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) alerted the public in a press release of the existence of a fake Facebook account opened by an individual in the name of Commandant Olusola Odumosu, FCT Commandant.
“This effort became necessary to distance myself from the said Facebook account so that unsuspecting Nigerians would not fall in the hands of the fraudsters.
“Upon this discovery , I gave a directive to the intelligence and investigation team and the Anti-Fraud unit to unravel the person(s) behind the fake Facebook account.
“Today, I am glad to inform you that the manhunt which began about 7 months ago, followed by a well coordinated covert operation by my men, with the assistance of our counterparts in Delta and Anambra State Command, finally paid off as we have in our custody the master minds behind the fraudulent Facebook account.
“They are Henry Ushie Odep, male, 34 years, Cross Rivers, and Emanuel Ushie Odep, male, 23 years, Cross Rivers State.
“One of the suspects, Emmanuel Ushie was the first to be apprehended after being lured to Abuja, made a very useful confessional statement which led to the arrest of Henry Ushie Odep, his elder brother, who incidentally had the phone used to operate the fake Facebook account on him at the point of arrest in Asaba, Delta State.
Emmanuel confessed that his brother, Henry Ushie Odep is a yahoo boy and was the one that created the fake Facebook account bearing Olusola Odumosu immediately he was appointed as the FCT Commandant in August, 2023.
He admitted to being the one withdrawing monies sent to the Opay account by his brother (Henry) through POS machines until he was arrested by the officers of the FCT Command in Abuja.
“On his part, Henry Ushie Odep informed that he started online fraud in 2016 and he is the one who lured his younger brother, (Emmanuel Ushie) into the fraudulent act because he was disturbing him for (small small) funds. He confessed to duping a lot of unsuspecting Nigerians of different sums of money under different guises in cyberspace.
“He also disclosed that he is the same person behind the defrauding of so many people through a fake Facebook account opened in the name of late Helen Amakiri, eight years ago (2016), then an Assistant Commandant General.
“This is one amongst many other accounts they have impersonated and duped people.”
Odumosu added that: “Investigation revealed that they operate Opay, moniepoint and Palmpay accounts to receive money from unsuspecting persons, but no bank account with traditional commercial banks. They also used two accounts belonging to one Victory Chinagorom, who according to them never knew they were into cyber fraud.
“According to Henry, his friend, Chibuike Okorie introduced him to cyber crime. The said Chibuike is currently in Kuwait as he has relocated from Nigeria.
The following people, Amadi Chisom (F) 31 years old and Mrs. Okafor Evelyn (F) 24 years whose names came up in the course of investigation and arrested alongside the principal suspect had been granted bail, pending when they would be required in the course of prosecution. This is because findings revealed they had no knowledge of the crime committed by the duo of Emmanuel Ushie and Henry Ushie.”
He disclosed that items recovered from the suspects include ; Moniepoint POS machine, Opay POS machine, Tecno spark 10 phone, Tecno pop 8 phone and Infinix phone.
He added that investigation is still on going, when it is concluded they will be prosecuted according to the extant laws.
Two Brothers Paraded for Faking Facebook Account of FCT Commandant of NSCDC
Troops arrest two suspected terrorist collaborators in Pulka
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected collaborators of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno.
Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 12:00 p.m. on March 30 by troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted while allegedly attempting to transport a woman to a suspected terrorist hideout around the Dumba general area.
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By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation UDO KA have arrested two suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network, during separate sting operations in Anambra State.
Security sources said the first arrest was carried out at about 1:00 p.m. on March 31 at Ihiala checkpoint by troops of Sector 5, working with a tracking team and aerial surveillance support.
According to the sources, the suspect, a native of Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area, was intercepted during the operation following intelligence reports.
Preliminary investigations allegedly revealed that the suspect served as a nurse responsible for providing medical attention to operatives in a suspected camp located in Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area.
The sources said items recovered from the suspect include two mobile phones, a handbag containing drugs, jewellery and a phone charger.
In a related development, troops at Umunze checkpoint, also acting on intelligence, arrested another suspect identified as a native of Ogbunka in Orumba South LGA.
The sources said the second suspect allegedly confessed to being a member of the proscribed group during preliminary interrogation.
They added that both suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while recovered items remain exhibits for further action.
Troops arrest two suspected IPOB/ESN members in anambra
Troops sustain offensive operations in Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have continued offensive operations in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State as part of ongoing efforts to dislodge suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network.
Security sources said the operation, conducted by troops of 302 Artillery Regiment (General Support) and 14 Field Engineer Regiment, has been ongoing for three days in Ubaha community, Isseke area of Ihiala LGA.
According to the sources, the troops encountered improvised explosive device (IED) attacks during the operation but recorded no casualties.
The sources added that troops have continued to maintain blocking positions at identified crossing points within the general area believed to be used by the suspected armed group.
They said the operation is still ongoing as security forces intensify efforts to clear the area of criminal elements and restore normalcy.
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