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Again, court refuses DCP Abba Kyari’s bail application

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A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a bail application brought by Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police (DCP).

Kyari and four others are standing trial over allegations of drug trafficking preferred against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

The NDLEA had, on March 7, arraigned Kyari (1st defendant) and six others on allegations bordering on a cocaine deal.

The court had on March 28 remanded Kyari and four others at a correctional centre after their bail application was refused.

In May, Kyari and three of his co-defendants brought another application seeking bail.

Onyechi Ikpeazu, counsel to Kyari and Sunday Ubia, the second defendant, said the fresh application was necessitated owing to the threats against the defendants.

He said his clients were remanded with criminals whom Kyari’s team had arrested.

Kyari also cited the July 5, incident where gunmen attacked the Kuje correctional facility and freed over 500 inmates, including suspected members of Boko Haram.

He said his refusal to escape despite the fact that the gates of the prison were left open for over three hours shows that he is a law-abiding citizen and would not jump bail if granted.

However, ruling on the application on Tuesday, Emeka Nwite, the judge, held that the suspended DCP failed to establish why the court’s previous decision that ordered his remand pending the determination of the case against him should be set aside.

Nwite held that the fact that Kyari and four other police officers did not escape during the jailbreak, was not enough to prove that they would not jump bail once they are released from custody.

The judge rejected Kyari’s claim that the Kuje jailbreak constituted an extraordinary situation that the court should take into account and reconsider its prior decision denying him bail.

According to him, the defendant’s reliance on the development did not give rise to a situation that would require the court to modify an existing order in accordance with sections 162 and 163 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015.

Additionally, Nwite ruled that if Kyari and his co-defendants were released on bond, they would interfere with some of the crucial witnesses or jeopardise their prosecution because the NDLEA has not concluded its case.

“The defendants have still not presented sufficient materials before me to warrant the grant of the fresh applications. Consequently, the applications are refused and my former order for accelerated trial is hereby sustained,” the Judge held.

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Enugu government account not hacked — reports on missing N1.09bn baseless, says Police

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied claims that the account of the Enugu state government was hacked.

There were reports that Osita Onuma, a suspected cyber criminal, infiltrated the financial system of the Enugu state government and stole about N1,097,700,300 from the account.

In a statement on Friday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, force public relations officer, said the report is false and “completely unfounded”.

“There has been no hacking of the Enugu State Government’s account, and the allegations of a theft amounting to N1.09 billion are entirely baseless,” the statement reads.

“The case, which was investigated by the NPF-National Cyber Crime Centre (NCCC), was a case of procurement fraud, not a cyber-breach. The suspect has been arrested in connection with this fraud, and the funds have already been recovered.

“The Enugu State Government and other ministries, departments, and agencies of government and corporate firms are in partnership with the NCCC and have established comprehensive and fortified security protocols to safeguard their financial systems.

“Citizens are hereby encouraged to refrain from engaging in misinformation and to always verify the credibility of news sources.”

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DSS arrests blogger for cloning agency’s website, advertising fake recruitment

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The Department of State Services has arrested a 32-year-old blogger, identified as Augustus, for cloning its official website and posting a fake recruitment notice.

The suspect, from Akwa Ibom State, was apprehended on Thursday at his residence on Akpan Eno Lane in Abak.

According to DSS sources, Augustus, a graduate of the University of Uyo and a content creator, cloned the agency’s website to deceive unsuspecting Nigerians into believing the DSS was conducting a recruitment exercise.

“Augustus, a native of Abak Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, was tracked and arrested by our operatives on Thursday at his residence.

“He claimed to be a graduate of the University of Uyo, a blogger, and a content creator. Augustus had cloned the DSS website, where he created a fake online recruitment notice, seemingly with the intent to defraud unsuspecting members of the public,” the source stated.

An anonymous source commented, “One Augustus was arrested on Thursday at his residence. His actions were aimed at defrauding the public.”

The fake notice was flagged as false by the DSS, which quickly issued a warning to Nigerians not to fall victim to such fraudulent activities.

Augustus is expected to be arraigned in court soon to face charges related to his alleged activities.

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Lagos state government demolishes structures blocking drainages in Langbasa, Orchid Road

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The Lagos State Government has demolished structures obstructing drainage systems along the Langbasa-Jehovah Witness-Ramota drainage alignment in Langbasa and on Orchid Road, both in Eti-Osa Local Government Area.

The demolition exercise was carried out by the Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources.

This operation is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to ensure the free flow of rainwater and reduce flooding risks in Eti-Osa and other parts of Lagos.

The update was announced by Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, through a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday.

“Earlier today, the operatives of the Drainage Enforce and Compliance Department of the Ministry commenced removal of contraventions along Langbasa-Jehovah witness-Ramot Giwa drainage alignment, Langbasa, Eti-Osa LGA, and also contraventions along Orchid road,” Wahab’s post read in part.

The commissioner’s post was accompanied by two video clips showing a bulldozer tearing down structures, including perimeter fences, a standalone column, and a small building. Additionally, pictures shared in the post highlighted the aftermath of the demolition, revealing cleared areas where the contravening structures once stood.

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