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Nigerian Authorities Foil Human Trafficking Ring, Rescue 17 Girls in Ghana

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Nigerian Authorities Foil Human Trafficking Ring, Rescue 17 Girls in Ghana

Nigerian Authorities Rescue 17 Trafficked Girls from Ghana, Arrest Five Traffickers.

In a successful operation, Nigerian authorities, in collaboration with Ghanaian law enforcement, rescued 17 young Nigerian girls trafficked to Ghana on October 27, 2024. The girls, aged 18-29, were deceived with false employment promises but were instead exploited and coerced into secrecy.

 Rescue Operation Details

  • The operation was conducted in Kpone Katamanso, Tema, Ghana.
  • Five traffickers were arrested.
  • The rescued girls hail from Anambra, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Imo, Edo, and Ebonyi states.
  • Two young men, including one previously detained in a Ghanaian prison, were also repatriated.

 International Collaboration

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, NiDCOM Chairman/CEO, commended the Ghanaian Anti-Human Trafficking Police Unit and Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Ghana for their vital roles in bringing traffickers to justice. She reiterated NiDCOM’s commitment to protecting Nigerians abroad, prioritizing combating human trafficking under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

 Reintegration Efforts

The rescued girls were handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for rehabilitation and reintegration. NiDCOM’s dedication to eradicating human trafficking highlights the importance of international collaboration in protecting Nigerians abroad.

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Gunmen Kill Banker in Abia After Failed Kidnap Attempt

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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.

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Bandits Kill Over 15 in Ex-Governor Suswam’s Community in Benue

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Tragedy Strikes Benue Community: Over 15 Residents Killed in Bandit Attack.

A devastating attack by bandits has left more than 15 residents dead and several others injured in Anyiin community, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The community, hometown of former Governor Gabriel Suswam, was invaded on Wednesday at 6:32 pm, with the attackers shooting indiscriminately for three hours.

According to community leader Joseph Anawah, over 20 heavily armed bandits carried out the attack, leaving many dead, injured, and others missing. Among the victims were retired primary school supervisor Orihundu Ati and Zaki Mbatern, son of the Kindred Head of Mbawuave.

Anawah, a former aide to Suswam, expressed concern that the sheer number of attackers overwhelmed local security forces. This marks the second attack in October, prompting Anawah to urge the state government to collaborate with the Federal Government to enhance security in the region.

Key Facts:

Date of Attack: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time of Attack: 6:32 pm
Duration of Attack: 3 hours
Number of Attackers: Over 20
Number of Deaths: Over 15
Injuries: Several
Missing Persons: Unaccounted for

Alex Igbaya, Special Adviser to the State Governor on Security and External Affairs, confirmed the attack and deployment of security personnel, including military units, to the area. However, Benue State Police Public Relations Officer Catherine Anene stated that she had not received details on the incident.

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University Student Bags 14 Years Jail Term for Cybercrime in Port Harcourt

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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.

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