Nigerian Banker Killed in Foiled Kidnap Attempt in Abia.

A chilling incident unfolded in Umuahia, Abia State, on Monday, October 28, when a Zenith Bank employee, Victor Udensi, was fatally shot by unknown gunmen while resisting a kidnapping attempt.

Details of the Attack

According to Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, Udensi was accosted by three armed men operating in a Keke (tricycle) around 8 pm at the Isi Court Axis of Olokoro in Umuahia South. The assailants attempted to force Udensi into the boot of his car, but he bravely resisted.

Fatal Consequences

As Udensi tried to escape, the gunmen shot him in the back, leaving him in a pool of blood. The attackers then attempted to start his car but were unsuccessful. They subsequently targeted another driver in a Camry, shooting him dead when he resisted handing over his car key.

 Third Victim

In their frantic getaway, the assailants fatally shot another Keke driver who they felt was obstructing their movement near Ubakala.

 Police Response

CP Isa condemned the attack and assured that the police will leave no stone unturned in apprehending the perpetrators.

 Investigation Ongoing

The Abia State Police Command has launched a thorough investigation into the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward.

This tragic incident highlights the escalating security concerns in Nigeria and the need for increased vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and citizens.

University of Port Harcourt Final Year Student Sentenced to 14 Years for Internet Fraud.

Henry Nathaniel Ekanem, a final year student at the University of Port Harcourt, has been convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison for internet fraud by Justice A. T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. However, I found that the sentence was actually two years imprisonment on each of the seven counts, or an option of fine of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000) payable into the Consolidated Revenue Account of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Ekanem was found guilty of obtaining money under false pretense and impersonation, specifically for defrauding Diana Roskov of $22 by pretending to be Coran Capsha, manager of singer Chris Stapleton. He pleaded guilty to the charges and was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in September 2024 for internet-related offenses.

The judge ordered the forfeiture of all phones recovered from Ekanem, considered proceeds of crime, and required him to sign an affidavit of good behavior before the court. This verdict is part of the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to combat internet fraud in Nigeria, with similar cases resulting in prison sentences and fines for convicted fraudsters.

Two Internet Fraudsters Sentenced to Two Years Imprisonment Each in Port Harcourt.

A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced two internet fraudsters, Emmanuel Wisdom and Donald Etege, to two years imprisonment each for impersonation and obtaining money under false pretense. Justice S. Pam handed down the verdict on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned them on separate one-count charges.

The Charges:

– Donald Etege was accused of obtaining $1,500 from Lisa Ricks by pretending to be a Bitcoin trader.
– Emmanuel Wisdom, also known as Sam Freidrich, was accused of obtaining $1,200 from Tony Grozdan by pretending to be a cryptocurrency trader.

 The Verdict:

Both defendants pleaded guilty, and Justice Pam sentenced them to two years imprisonment each or an option of fine of N200,000 payable into the Consolidated Revenue Account of the Federal Government of Nigeria. The court also ordered the forfeiture of the phones recovered from them, being proceeds of crime, and directed them to depose an affidavit of good behavior before the court.

This verdict is the latest in a series of efforts by the EFCC to combat internet fraud in Nigeria. Similar cases have been reported in the past, with convicted fraudsters receiving prison sentences and fines.

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