Police arrest 70-year-old, others; recover firearms in A’Ibom

Police arrest 70-year-old, others; recover firearms in A’Ibom

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, detectives acted on credible intelligence to apprehend the suspects on 20 March 2026 at Ikot Asukpong Village.

During the operation, officers recovered one locally fabricated pistol and two long guns, further substantiating allegations of the suspects’ involvement in violent and unlawful activities.

Police arrest 70-year-old, others; recover firearms in A’Ibom

Police arrest 70-year-old, others; recover firearms in A’Ibom

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, detectives acted on credible intelligence to apprehend the suspects on 20 March 2026 at Ikot Asukpong Village.

During the operation, officers recovered one locally fabricated pistol and two long guns, further substantiating allegations of the suspects’ involvement in violent and unlawful activities.

Police nab arms maker, seize weapons in A’Ibom

Police nab arms maker, seize weapons in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has achieved a breakthrough in its sustained efforts to curb illegal arms manufacturing and the spread of firearms.

Following an earlier operation on 17 March 2026, police operatives, acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, arrested a suspect in the early hours of 18 March 2026.

Police nab arms maker, seize weapons in A’Ibom

Police nab arms maker, seize weapons in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has achieved a breakthrough in its sustained efforts to curb illegal arms manufacturing and the spread of firearms.

Following an earlier operation on 17 March 2026, police operatives, acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, arrested a suspect in the early hours of 18 March 2026.

Court admits Ali Bello statements in ₦10bn fraud trial

Court admits Ali Bello statements in ₦10bn fraud trial

The Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has affirmed the voluntariness of extra-judicial statements made by Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman in an ongoing alleged ₦10bn fraud trial.

Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Wednesday, following a trial-within-trial to determine whether the statements were obtained voluntarily.

Court admits Ali Bello statements in ₦10bn fraud trial

Court admits Ali Bello statements in ₦10bn fraud trial

The Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has affirmed the voluntariness of extra-judicial statements made by Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman in an ongoing alleged ₦10bn fraud trial.

Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Wednesday, following a trial-within-trial to determine whether the statements were obtained voluntarily.

Court adjourns Bayelsa ruler’s suit over Shell divestment dispute

Court adjourns Bayelsa ruler’s suit over Shell divestment dispute

The Federal High Court in Yenagoa on Wednesday adjourned a suit challenging Shell’s divestment from onshore assets to 6 May, following the absence of legal representatives from the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation.

The case centres on Shell UK PLC’s divestment of onshore and shallow-water assets previously operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC). SPDC has, however, contested the court’s jurisdiction in the matter.

Court adjourns Bayelsa ruler’s suit over Shell divestment dispute

Court adjourns Bayelsa ruler’s suit over Shell divestment dispute

The Federal High Court in Yenagoa on Wednesday adjourned a suit challenging Shell’s divestment from onshore assets to 6 May, following the absence of legal representatives from the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation.

The case centres on Shell UK PLC’s divestment of onshore and shallow-water assets previously operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC). SPDC has, however, contested the court’s jurisdiction in the matter.

Man jailed for two years for forging contract

Man jailed for two years for forging contract

Ejiogu was arraigned on 23 March 2021 by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on three counts of conspiracy, forgery and uttering false documents. He pleaded not guilty, leading to a full trial.

The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said on 17 March 2026 that the charge alleged that Ejiogu and an accomplice, identified as Engr. E. Expert (now at large) conspired on or about 2 August 2013 in Delta State to forge a document titled “Award of Contract for the Construction of Obudu-Operation Road in Udu Local Government Area, Delta State.

Man jailed for two years for forging contract

Man jailed for two years for forging contract

Ejiogu was arraigned on 23 March 2021 by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on three counts of conspiracy, forgery and uttering false documents. He pleaded not guilty, leading to a full trial.

The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said on 17 March 2026 that the charge alleged that Ejiogu and an accomplice, identified as Engr. E. Expert (now at large) conspired on or about 2 August 2013 in Delta State to forge a document titled “Award of Contract for the Construction of Obudu-Operation Road in Udu Local Government Area, Delta State.