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  • Police nab 9 illegal bunkering suspects in Delta

    The Delta state police command has arrested nine illegal oil bunkering suspects in Warri, Delta state.

    The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Special Task Force on Pipeline Vandalization attached to the PPMC depot in Warri during a raid of two notorious locations within its coverage areas.

    Commander of the Special Task Force, Anti- Pipeline Vandalization on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering, Police Superintendent (SP) Mohammed Yakubu, told newsmen at the weekend that the locations comprise Oteghele and Ugbodede Communities both in Warri South Local Government Area.

    He said the locations have been known to harbour large expanse of illegal oil bunkering activities, especially, the locally refined AGO otherwise known as diesel.

    Yakubu also said that over 50 illegal refineries were destroyed and an estimated fifteen thousand (15,000) litres of refined diesel about to be loaded into wooden boats in sacks to be delivered to potential buyers, were impounded at both locations.

    He said the arrest was made possible based on the intelligence gathering efforts of his men and officers.

    He revealed that the Commander decided to invade the locations on Thursday, April 25, 2019, after it had been clearly established that it was one of the busiest days in both camps.

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    He disclosed that while the Ugbodede community camp abhors 13 illegal refineries, the Oteghele community end controls the largest with about 37 refineries operating at full capacity in the area.

    He said that the suspects were still been detained for further interrogations, adding that they would soon be charged  to  court for prosecution after investigation had been concluded, while the seized product would be handed over to the appropriate agency.

    “It may interest you to know that this breakthrough was made possible through the cooperation of some good citizens who provided the information that led to the arrests.

    “I want to sincerely thank these people and urged the members of the public, particularly those residents in places where these criminals acts were being perpetrated to feel free to come and give us useful information that could lead to more arrest of these criminals,” Yakubu said.

    He warned those behind these dastardly acts to begin to have a change of mind about the illegal oil business as the task force was more than ever determined to come after them.

    “Culprits should desist from these act because besides the renewed efforts of my men and officers to rid the area of the criminal act, the business itself is very dangerous as the environment they are exposed in these camps on daily basis is injurious to their health,” Yakubu said

     

  • Man jailed five months for stealing phones

    A Magistrate Court in Minna on Friday sentenced a 28-year-old man, Mohammed Yakubu, to five months imprisonment for stealing two phones.

    Yakubu, who was arraigned on two charges of criminal trespass and theft, had pleaded guilty but appealed for mercy.

    In her ruling, the Magistrate, Mrs Sa’adatu Gambo, sentenced the accused to five months in prison.

    Gambo, however, gave the convict an option of N15, 000 fine.

    Earlier, the Police Prosecutor, Inspector Ahmed Ali, had told the court that Danlami Kassim and Christiana Auta, both complainants, reported the matter at the Tudun Wada Police Station on Nov. 6.

    Ali quoted the complainants as alleging that the convict trespassed into their respective offices at the State Secretariat, Minna, and made away with their phones.

    He said both phones were recovered from the accused during police investigation.

    Ali said that the offences contravened sections 348 and 287 of the Penal Code Law.

    He prayed the court to try Yakubu summarily in line with section 157 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law.

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  • Modular Refinery to be established in Abia

    as govt sign MoU with investors

     

    Abia State has reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding and other relevant documents with two firms for the establishment of a modular refinery in the state.

    The refinery, according to information gathered by our correspondent is expected to be sited in Ukwa West Local Government Area of the State which has the highest oil deposit in the state.

    The Information Commissioner, in a press release stated that the agreement was signed in Umuahia, the state capital, adding that Secretary to Abia State Government Dr. Eme Okoro, signed on behalf of the State Government while the Managing Director of GoldTrust Limited, Mr. Freeman George Amadin and the Managing Director of White page Concept, Engr. Mohammed Yakubu, signed on behalf of their respective companies.

    According to Okiyi, the SSG informed the investors that the administration of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu would always provide the enabling environment that would aid investors to excel as the state remains the best in ease of doing business in the region.

    Dr. Okoro called on other investors to come and invest in the State, as Abia remains one of the safest States in Nigeria with top quality infrastructure deployed by the Ikpeazu administration.

    He assured the indigenes of oil producing communities in the state that they would benefit maximally from the oil refinery deal.

    Speaking earlier, the Managing Director of AG GoldTrust Limited, Mr. Freeman George Amadin, reiterated his belief that investing in Abia will bring huge dividends, as the State has both commercial and social essence that would ignite every business to thrive and succeed.

    He revealed that establishing the modular refinery would help ignite industrial revolution in the State and expressed hope that the refinery when commissioned would create job opportunities for Abia youths and accelerate economic development of the State.

    In his speech, the Managing Director of Whitepage Concept, Engr. Mohammed Yakubu, promised that they would create the necessary platform that would aid Abians to own and develop oil resources in the State

    Some government functionaries including, Commissioner for Petroleum, Barr. Chizuru Kanu, the Deputy Chief of Staff, office of the State Governor, Chief Ukpai Agwu Ukpai (Dr.), ASOPADEC Chairman, Chief Sam Nwogu among others witnessed the signing ceremony.

  • Police detain alleged killer DPO

    Police detain alleged killer DPO

    Lagos State Police Command Wednesday detained the Divisional Officer (DPO) of Ijeshatedo, Mohammed Yakubu for allegedly killing a fashion designer, Jamiu Ayoade.

    Yakubu, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) was detained after the state government commenced an investigation into the incident that occurred Sunday night.

    This is just as residents alleged Ayoade was the third person the DPO has killed, claiming that the other two occurred at two other streets in the area.

    The police had earlier denied the DPO nor any cop fired a shot, a position a senior police officer blamed on the lie Yakubu told the Commissioner Fatai Owoseni.

    He said: “The DPO even lied to the Commissioner of Police that some cultists engaged themselves in a battle of supremacy and that he went to the scene following a distress call to his office. He said he went to the place to disperse the hoodlums. He said as at the time he arrived the scene and left, nobody was killed and that he was surprised to hear that somebody was shot.

    “Following the DPO’s briefing to the CP, he challenged the deceased’s family to produce the body of their son  who was shot, but, the family had burried him according to muslim rites.

    “With media reports on the killing, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris ordered the CP to personally visit the scene. The CP sent some under cover policemen who visited the house and he was shocked with the revelations from witnesses.

    “He immediately ordered the arrest of the DPO, who is currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Panti.”

    Owoseni, who confirmed that the DPO was in detention, said he would be prosecuted if found culpable.

    Owoseni disclosed that he has visited the area and met with the families of the

    He said: “I told you that we were investigating and we have sent undercover policemen to the family of the deceased and the scene of the incident. We spoke to many people. We now have true version of the story contrary to what the DPO told us.

    “The police under the leadership of the IGP operate in a manner that all actions must be in tandem with democratic principles and respect for human life. We would not condone any act of impunity. All those that are adorned with police uniform and get involved in impunity are not part of us.

    “The DPO is under investigation. If we find out that he is not one of those officers that belong to the new Nigeria Police the law will take its course. The DPO has been taken into custody. I have met with the family of the victim and we found out that it was imperative that investivation be carried out.

    “The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of SCIID, the Area C Commander and the Commander X Squad have started the investigation. I’ll leave no stone unturned and we would not sweep the matter under the carpet.

    “As soon as evidence is put up, the officer or whoever committed the act of impunity would face the wrath of the law.”

     

  • Lagos investigates alleged murder by DPO

    Lagos investigates alleged murder by DPO

    The Lagos State Government Tuesday commenced investigation into the murder of a fashion designer, Jamiu Ayoade by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ijeshatedo, Mohammed Yakubu.

    Ayoade was allegedly shot in the head by Yakubu, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) on Sunday night at 49, Wosilat  Daudu Street, Ijeshatedo.

    The deceased had gone to the venue with his lover to attend his friend’s birthday party when the incident occurred.

    Although the police claimed the DPO and his men went to the venue to arrest suspected cultists and that the deceased was on their wanted list, Ayoade’s brother, Taofeeq, denied the allegation, crying for justice.

    Consequently, Taofeeq visted the Public Advice Centre (PAC) in Alausa, where he made a formal complaint against the DPO and police.

    Assuring him of justice, PAC Director, Mrs. Tola Akinsanya said a formal letter would be written to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.

    She said the DPO and all the officers who went to the venue would be invited alongside witnesses, adding that the government would not cover up anyone responsible for the murder.

     

  • Yakubu is new INEC chairman

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday appointed Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    He succeeds Prof Attahiru Jega who completed his tenure in June.

    Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State briefed State House correspondents at the end of Buhari’s first Council of State meeting.

    According to the governor, the appointment was approved at the first meeting of the Council of State presided over by Buhari on Wednesday.

    The President, he said, also appointed five new national commissioners for the commission.

    The national commissioners are Mrs. Amina Zakari (North West); Dr. Anthonia Okoosi-Simbine (North Central); Alhaji Baba Shettima Arfo (North East); Dr. Mohammed Mustafa Lecky (South South) and Mr. Soyebi Adedeji Solomon (South West).

    The South East is said to still have a sitting national commissioner.