NDLEA INTERCEPTS 5,863KG OF CANNABIS FROM GHANA AT SEME BORDER

Anti-narcotic officials with Seme Border Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Lagos have intercepted five thousand, eight hundred and sixty-three kilgrammes (5,863kg) of compressed dried weeds that tested positive for cannabis. The illicit drug consignments originating from the republic of Ghana through the water ways were seized in two separate operations at Badagry, Lagos State. Four suspected drug traffickers including a Ghanaian were also apprehended in connection with the seized drugs while two vehicles used in conveying the drug have been impounded by the Agency. The estimated value of the drugs is sixtys million naira.

NDLEA commander at Seme Border, Mr Udotong Essien said that the twin shipment of cannabis were made within forty-eight hours. The first consignment of cannabis weighing 3,525kg was discovered in a clandestine warehouse where a Ghanaian and two female Nigerians were apprehended. The suspects are a 38-year-old Ghanaian, Adoboe Nana Shelter as well as two female Nigerians Falilat Sadiq, and Mary Ige Joseph both 39 years old. The following day, the command made a similar seizure of cannabis weighing 2,338kg being smuggled in a Bus meant for distribution in Lagos. A male suspect, Bola Adigun was equally arrested in respect of the second seizure.

According to the Agency, the criminal group specialises in smuggling compressed cannabis through the water ways into the country and use yellow commercial bus in inter supply to dealers within Lagos. They also use ladies who pretend to be legitimate traders conveying their wares to preferred destinations.

The Ghanaian who claimed to be a fisherman said in his statement that he illegally imported cannabis into the country because of the anticipated financial gain involved. "I am a fisherman from Volta region in Ghana. A friend introduced me into hemp business because of the profit. The two women work with me in distributing the drug in Lagos. This is my first arrest and I promise to quit drug trafficking if released" Adoboe stated.

The NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive, Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd.) in his reaction described the seizures as a sweet victory against the activities of drug trafficking syndicates working at Seme border. According to Abdallah, "I am very pleased with the latest seizure by Seme border command. The illicit activities of the criminal group has been closely monitored by undercover officers until it was expedient to intercept the drugs. This is a sweet victory for the Agency and a demonstration of our capacity to dislodge drug trafficking groups in the country".

We are taking legal steps to sanction those arrested for smuggling the drugs and also forfeit both the warehouse and vehicles used in conveying the drugs. These are essential elements in ensuring absolute dismantling of drug trafficking cartels. Let me warn that the entire border and water ways are under our watch to uncover drug smuggling and prosecute offenders in accordance with the NDLEA Act.

The NDLEA boss urged security agencies to collaborate towards a common goal of enhancing national security. He also called on members of the public to report suspected drug activities in their neighbourhood to the Agency for prompt action.

All the suspects will soon be charged to court.


Ofoyeju Mitchell
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Pastor nabbed for allegedly raping 16 years old Ward

Pastor arrested for allegedly raping 16 years old Ward ,  By Evelyn Usman & Onozure Dania LAGOS—Scriptural assertions of wolves in sheep clothing resurfaced yesterday, following a startling revelation by a 16-year-old Senior Secondary School, SSS, I student, on how she has been subjected to sexual violations since she was 10 years by a pastor at the Egbe branch of a popular new generation pentecostal church. The victim, who spoke from the hospital bed around Ikotun area of the state, alleged that the suspect, with the connivance of a medical doctor, had carried out four abortions on her without her consent. Trouble, as gathered, started for the teenager after the demise of her parents six years ago. An uncle she identified simply as George, took her to Delta State from where the suspect, who had just been separated from his wife, took her to Lagos to look after his child, with a promise to train her in school. That was when he allegedly started a sexual relationship with her in his three-bedroom flat at 6, Dolamo Street, Agodo-Egbe. The victim alleged that whenever he wanted to have sexual intercourse with her, he would invite her to his bedroom and offer her some drugs after which she would lose her memory. According to her, “he usually invited me to bring water to his room at night. Thereafter, he would give me some drugs. But when I summoned courage to ask him one day, he said that the drugs was to make me sexually active. ‘No one believed me’ “I have waited for this day when I would be free from his claws. The first time I opened up to our branch’s Senior Pastor and his wife, I was hushed. They even said I wanted to tarnish my guardian’s image, despite all he had done to keep me in school. “Again, I reported the sexual molestation to some of my school teachers, but they said they did not know how to go about it and how to prove my claim. They were even afraid that I could be driven away from the house and that it would mean the end of my education. “This is my fourth pregnancy he has aborted. When he took me to the doctor that has been carrying out the abortion on me, the doctor refused, saying he had been doing it right from when I was 10 years. “The doctor opened up to me that there could be complications if the pregnancy was terminated. “He took me to another place that looked like a laboratory on Monday, where I was laid on a slab. I begged the doctor not to do anything, but they pinned me down and the doctor induced me to sleep. “When I woke up, I discovered that they had flushed out the pregnancy.” She added that when they got home that night, the suspect attempted to sleep with her again, but she refused, adding that the next day (Tuesday), she packed her belongings out of the house and headed for school where she intended to be living. Abortion by quack It was while heading to the school  that she slumped, bleeding from her private part. Sympathisers rushed her to a hospital along Isolo-Mushin Road, where it was discovered that the abortion was not properly done. Continuing in tears, the teenager said: “The hospital bed I laid on was soaked with blood. The attention of a church member, who is also a family friend of my guardian, was invited. When the result of the scan came out, it revealed that the abortion was not properly done.” At 7p.m., yesterday, the victim was still been attended to at the hospital. A nurse at the hospital, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that the teenager was in a stable condition. Meanwhile, her guardian, who she calls Daddy, has been arrested by policemen at Area ‘M’ and has admitted to the girl’s claims. Investigations, according to police sources, were still ongoing.   Father, son take turns to rape 12-yr-old daughter May 23, 2017 Father, 56, son face defilement charge in Lagos May 22, 2017 Coup: Don't ever try it, Tinubu, Reps warn Army May 23, 2017 READ ALSO: How to Play USA Lotteries From Africa? 24Lottos Fans lash at Tiwa Savage, say should "leave nudity for younger generation" Appeal court ends 233-year old rule by Amobi family of Ogidi Photos: Ahmed Musa remarries after divorcing first wife Lamido kick-starts contest for 2019 PDP presidential ticket How to Play U.S.A Mega Millions from Nigeria? 24Lottos Lanre Gentry, Mercy Aigbe’s hubby, gets new lover? 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Curbing rapists in school uniform.

 scoundrels in school uniforms, who descended on female students with the raw intent of raping them publicly. Motorists and passers-by watched in shock as male students from secondary schools in the Ikoyi axis of Lagos sexually assaulted girls from Falomo Senior High School. It was a display of mid-day madness by the boys who were celebrating the completion of their West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with wild excitement. In an unpremeditated act of gangsterism, one of the boys tried to force himself on a girl wrestled to the ground while others cheered. Another victim who was at the mercy of two other  boys had her skirt ripped open with a pair of scissors as the randy lads lurched at her from the front and the rear. It took the bold intervention of a concerned woman before the girl fought herself free. The sheer barbarity of the rampaging students created pandemonium in the area. The Lagos State Ministry of Education’s swift reaction led to the arrest of four of the students involved who are now facing prosecution. The strange criminal action of the schoolboys was a reflection of the moral rot that has eaten deep into the fabrics of our society over the years. On a larger scale, the issue is multidimensional because it indexes the failure of parenting, the public school system and society’s core moral values. It offends our collective sensibility. The obscene incident also raises a fundamental question on the quality of teenagers the larger society is breeding and the implications for the country’s future. It is disturbing that criminality is becoming an attractive venture for the younger ones. This bizarre act must not go unpunished in order to serve as a deterrent to other students with similar beastly instincts. We urge the Lagos State Government to thoroughly investigate the matter with a view to sanitising the already decayed public school system. Misfits and delinquents among the lot should be flushed out and taken to social rehabilitation centres or remand homes so that they will not constitute a threat to the society. The case of those already arraigned should be diligently prosecuted and the offenders, if found guilty, should feel the full weight of the law . After all, those who do the crime must do the term. We commend the rare courage and motherly protectiveness displayed by Mrs Michele Matthew, who stood up to the depraved boys at the risk of her personal safety. We condemn the attitude of security guards around the crime scene who were recording the despicable act with mobile phones instead of doing their duties. They should be severely sanctioned.   Poor environment delays FG’s feeding programme in Lagos THE Lagos State Government has justified the continued delay in the commencement of National Home Grown School Feeding Programme in the State, seven months after the Federal Government kicked off the programme in other listed states. May 24, 2017 Lagos@50: Tinubu, Ambode, lead others to advocate men, women equality May 25, 2017 14-yr-old boy breaks into toilet, defiles neighbour’s 7-year-old daughter May 23, 2017 READ ALSO: Fans lash at Tiwa Savage, say should "leave nudity for younger generation" You must be born again How to Play USA Lotteries From Africa? 24Lottos Photos: Woman pours hot water on husband for marrying another wife Echoes of another barrack revolt How to Buy U.S.A Mega Millions Lottery Ticket? 24Lottos How to Play U.S.A Mega Millions from Nigeria? 24Lottos Photos: Ahmed Musa remarries after divorcing first wife ADEKUNLE View all posts by adekunle → PREVIOUS POST DBN plans 20,000 credit facilities to SMEs in first year You might also like How we killed pregnant woman, six Fulani herdsmen in Abuja 41 Boko Haram members beheaded in Biu Reasons for my controversial letter to Gov Ugwuanyi — Kenneth Okonkwo What prospective UTME candidates need to know about 2017 JAMB ‎APC expresses concern at Shehu Sanni's 'grammar' in Senate How BHC tackles unwanted website to produce best Cambridge IGCSE students All I want now is just sex My father almost killed me with sex, 10-yr-old cries Recommended by Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof. NEWS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT VIDEOS RELATIONSHIPS POLITICS FORUM CONTACT US ADVERTISE WITH US TEXT SIZESMALLMEDIUMLARGE Vanguard NewsA Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc © 2017 Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria

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Police parade 32 suspects

Police parade 32 suspects in Kogi 

By Boluwaji Obahopo LOKOJA—The police in Kogi, yesterday, parade 32 suspects arrested over offences bothering on kidnapping, robbery, illegal possession of fire arms, vandalism and unlawful possession of substance, among others. Four of the suspects are allegedly behind the kidnap of two businessmen and recent robbery incidents in the state. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operation, Edward Ebuka, who paraded the suspects at the Police Command Headquarters in Lokoja, said they were arrested at their different hideouts. He said six of them, Ugbodaga Wada, Abdul Mudi, Adamu Faruna, Nuhu Usman, Abaji Awor and Abdulahi Sule were arrested for the kidnap of Alhaji Musa Oseni and Alhaji Buba in April at Ayingba. Ebuka said that 17 suspects were also being held for their alleged involvement in various robbery incidents on the highways and other parts of the state. He said that four guns, including two AK-47 rifles, a locally-made pistol and a Bareta Pistol with number 21244 and 27 rounds of live ammunition, were recovered from the suspects. Also recovered from them are two cars: a white Nissan Sunny with number plates Abuja, YAB 980 AL and an ash-coloured Toyota Carina, car with number plates, Kwara, AA 479 FFA. Ebuka added that two of the suspects, Bashiru Aminu and Zanyanu Mohammed, were arrested on May 5 at Adavi by the police, while vandalising armoured cables belonging to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company. He also said that one other suspect, Eneji Bamidele, was arrested in connection with the death of his friend, Livinus Simon. He explained that Bamidele, without provocation, killed his friend and tried to conceal the crime but was arrested in the process, adding that the offence was committed on May 11. Ebuka attributed the arrest of the suspects to the strategies rooted in intelligence-led policing employed by the police in its fight against crime. According to the deputy commissioner of police, all the suspects will be charged to court soon. He appealed to residents of the state to continue to partner with the police by giving useful information that may lead to the arrest of criminals. Masquerade, 6 persons Killed In Kogi May 23, 2017 6 kidnap suspects arrested; collected ransom, killed victim May 22, 2017 Court orders arrest of Canadian girls over threat to kidnap Otedola May 20, 2017 READ ALSO: How to Buy U.S.A Mega Millions Lottery Ticket? 24Lottos How to Play USA Lotteries From Africa? 24Lottos How to Play U.S.A Mega Millions from Nigeria? 24Lottos Lamido kick-starts contest for 2019 PDP presidential ticket Breaking: Supreme court rules Sheriff out, upholds Makarfi's appeal in PDP crises Photos: Ahmed Musa remarries after divorcing first wife I heard the ladies discussing my friend's husband ‘Pastor’s been sleeping with me since I was 10; this’s the fourth abortion’ TONY View all posts by Tony → PREVIOUS POST Jail attempted rapists at Lagos school Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof. NEWS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT VIDEOS RELATIONSHIPS POLITICS FORUM CONTACT US ADVERTISE WITH US TEXT SIZESMALLMEDIUMLARGE Vanguard NewsA Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc © 2017 Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria

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Herbalist nabbed over alleged N4million fraud

A 47 years old man Abiodun David has been areested by the Zonal Intervention Squad, ZIS, of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, for allegedly defrauding a US-based Nigerian of N4 million for the preparation of charms that would enable the latter progress. Vanguard gathered that the US-based Nigerian, identified simply as Kazeem, who works as a cab driver, met the herbalist when he visited Nigeria last year. During his brief stay, he reportedly received PIN numbers of a recharge card on his phone, only to be called by an unidentified person that the numbers were sent to his line in error. By the time he sent the card back, the stranger called him back to inform him that he had discovered through spiritual means that Kazeem was undergoing difficulties that needed spiritual attention. The stranger was said to have booked an appointment with Kazeem, during which he was introduced to Abiodun David, the herbalist. Abiodun David Sources close to the victim said: “The herbalist took Kazeem to a shrine in Ogun State, where he performed the first trick of turning paper into money. The herbalist assured Kazeem that he will prepare concoction that would enable Kazeem to make progress. “The first concoction, which the herbalist claimed was to make Kazeem spiritually formidable, was given to Kazeem to eat. But when he returned to the US, the herbalist kept demanding for more money from him, aside the one he paid while in Nigeria. “At a point, Kazeem told him that he would not give him any money again because the charm did not work. “The herbalist threatened that he would turn the concoction eaten by Kazeem into poison, which would kill him. Out of fear, he resumed giving him money and the herbalist warned him never to tell anyone about their conversation.” However, the victim, as gathered, sent a text to ZIS, consequent upon which the herbalist was arrested. Suspect’s story Speaking with Vanguard while being paraded yesterday at Zone 2, the suspect admitted to have collected money from the victim, but said it was not up to N4 million as claimed. According to the Kwara State-born suspect, “I was arrested because I prepared charm of mercy and progress for a man based in USA. “I only charged him N320,000 which I collected in three instalments—N180,000, N80,000 and N60, 000. It was after I was arrested that I was told that I collected N4 million. “Sometimes, the charms I prepare may work and at other times, it may not. I have been in this job for three years and this is the first time I would be brought to a police station. I was a barber before I started this.”   Man stabs friend in the eye over a bottle of beer May 23, 2017 Immigration arrests 8 over human trafficking May 23, 2017 Another 440 rifles uncovered in Lagos May 24, 2017 READ ALSO: Fans lash at Tiwa Savage, say should "leave nudity for younger generation" How to Play USA Lotteries From Africa? 24Lottos How to Buy U.S.A Mega Millions Lottery Ticket? 24Lottos Nigerian pastor Epenusi killed in US Police parade 32 suspected kidnappers, robbers in Kogi Chibok schoolgirls were never kidnapped - LP How to Play U.S.A Mega Millions from Nigeria? 24Lottos Court Martial of Benue Air Force personnel for murder of estranged lover begins TONY View all posts by Tony → PREVIOUS POST Police parade 32 suspected kidnappers, robbers in Kogi Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof. NEWS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT VIDEOS RELATIONSHIPS POLITICS FORUM CONTACT US ADVERTISE WITH US TEXT SIZESMALLMEDIUMLARGE Vanguard NewsA Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc © 2017 Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria

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Police inspector, siblings killed in Lagos masquerade festival

Afeez Hanafi
A police inspector and two siblings have lost their lives during a masquerade festival at Ilagbo community, in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State .
PUNCH Metro learnt that some youths of Oriyanrin , a neighbouring community, had attended the masquerade event tagged , Kilajolu festival , at Ilagbo on Saturday when a clash broke out between the two communities .
Some elders of the host community were said to have sent the youths away.
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It was gathered that the youths regrouped and laid in ambush for some Ilagbo youths who were returning from the festival , hacking one Ismaila to death .
Our correspondent learnt that Ismaila ’ s brother, identified simply as Matanle , had gone to remove the corpse of his brother at the scene , when he was also hacked to death by the Oriyanrin youths .
Angered by the deaths , Ilagbo youths reportedly went on a reprisal and attacked Oriyanrin , burning down houses , vehicles , among other valuables .
It was gathered that a team of policemen were deployed in the communities to restore normalcy , during which the inspector, whose identity had yet to be disclosed , was killed by the rampaging youths .
A resident , Moriu Made , described the incident as unfortunate , saying he escaped death by a whisker, adding that the community had been deserted .
He said , “I was ill and because of that , I could not run when the youths from Ilagbo invaded our community.
“ They burnt my house and my younger brother’ s house . Some other residents’ houses were also burnt. I don ’ t know where to start from .
“ My family members have run away; only a few persons are left in the community and I have not eaten for three days . Government should please provide adequate security for us . ”
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The Lagos State Commissioner of Police , Fatai Owoseni , who visited the warring communities on Tuesday warned the residents to desist from communal clashes .
The CP, while addressing traditional rulers and elders in the areas , said the command would be forced to take stiff actions against the communities if they failed to embrace peace.
He said , “We will make sure there is no reprisal in the community, but the traditional heads need to do something except if you are not capable .
“ The elders in this community should be ashamed of themselves . The police helped you to settle clashes, but you went ahead to kill an inspector.
“ Nothing stops you from organising a vigilance group with the police . Instead , your children go behind to kill policemen. Policemen also have families. You know the solution , but if you don ’ t want peace to reign, we will handle it with force .
“ You need to give us assurance that you are ready to defend your communities because security sta

Supreme Court confirms Messi fraud sentence

Spain ’ s Supreme Court on Wednesday confirmed a 21 - month jail sentence and 2 . 09 - million - euro ( $ 2 . 25 million ) fine imposed on Lionel Messi for tax fraud, months after the Barcelona football star lodged an appeal .
The Argentina international and his father Jorge Horacio Messi were in July 2016 found guilty of using companies in Belize , Britain , Switzerland and Uruguay to avoid paying taxes on 4 . 16 million euros of Messi ’ s income earned from his image rights from 2007 - 09 .
The income related to Messi ’ s image rights that was hidden includes endorsement deals with Danone, Adidas , Pepsi- Cola , Procter & Gamble and the Kuwait Food Company .
Both Messi and his father were given 21 months in jail — sentences likely to be suspended as is common in Spain for first offences for non - violent crimes carrying a sentence of less than two years .
They appealed to the Supreme Court .
While the court confirmed the sentence for Messi on Wednesday , it reduced it to 15 months jail for his father , taking into account that his football star son had paid back the defrauded money to tax authorities .
During last year ’ s trial , Messi had argued that he trusted his father with his finances and “ knew nothing ” about how his wealth was managed.
But the Supreme Court argued that he would have known about his obligation to pay taxes on income earned from his image rights .
Messi ’ s tax fraud trial in June last year took place against a backdrop of simmering voter anger over steep cuts to health and social spending, as the government struggles to bring Spain ’ s public deficit down .
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