Investigations
EFCC, Arrests Twins, 26 Others for Alleged Internet Fraud in Calabar
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested two identical twins: Takwan Potential and Takwan Peter and 26 others for alleged internet fraud in Calabar, Cross River State.
They were arrested on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 following credible intelligence linking them with suspected internet-related fraud.
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The other 26 suspects are: Takwan Emmanuel, Kelvin Onedu, Evans Edwin, David Osuji, Osang Tony, Confidence Oblech, Uche Chinedu, Gabriel Kanong, Ojong Victor, Ephraim Ikechukwu and Shedrack Mfon.
Others include, Godswill Omini, Walter Opha, Godswill Iti, Moses Sha, Prince Uba, Anyi Bassey, David Disi, Peter Silas, Christian Uche, Chidindu Oforji, Kelvin Anyanwu, Anthony Ojone, Samuel Disi, Gideon Joseph and Ezekiel Francis.
Preliminary investigations showed that while some of the suspects specialized in love scam, others engaged in fraudulent impersonation and obtaining by false pretence.
Items recovered from them include, several mobile phones, laptops, five cars and a wifi device.
The suspects will soon be charged to court.
Entertainment
Police Statement on Delay in Receiving Mohbad’s Autopsy Report
The Lagos State Police Command has issued a statement regarding the delay in receiving the autopsy report for late singer Mohbad.
In a statement released on Wednesday, November 22, 2023,
the police said that they were still waiting for the report from the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre,
where Mohbad’s body was exhumed for an autopsy on September 21, 2023.
The police also said that they were investigating the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death, and
that they would release the autopsy report as soon as it was available.
“We are still waiting for the autopsy report from the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre,”
the statement said. “We are also investigating the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death,
and we will release the autopsy report as soon as it is available.”
The delay in receiving the autopsy report has caused frustration among Mohbad’s fans and family,
who are eager to know the cause of his death.
Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba, died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27.
The cause of his death is still unknown.
The police have urged the public to remain patient while they await the autopsy report.
Investigations
Mohbad’s wife continues her testimony – Why Mohbad was taken to the hospital on a bike
Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi, testified at the coroner’s inquest that her husband was taken to the hospital on a bike because there was no ambulance available.
She said that she had called for an ambulance,
but that the ambulance had not arrived by the time that Mohbad’s condition had worsened.
Wunmi said that she had also tried to put Mohbad in a neighbor’s car, but that he was already lifeless at that point.
She said that she had then decided to take him to the hospital on a bike,
as it was the only way to get him there quickly.
Wunmi’s testimony was corroborated by Mohbad’s DJ, Ajisegeri Ayobami.
Ayobami said that he had also called for an ambulance,
but that the ambulance had not arrived by the time that Mohbad had been taken to the hospital on a bike.
Ayobami said that he had been with Mohbad since he had first started to feel unwell earlier that day.
He said that Mohbad had complained of feeling dizzy and had also vomited.
Ayobami said that he had taken Mohbad home to rest,
but that his condition had worsened later that evening.
Ayobami said that he had then called for an ambulance, but that the ambulance had not arrived.
He said that he had then decided to take Mohbad to the hospital on a bike,
as it was the only way to get him there quickly.
Ayobami said that Mohbad had been pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
Mohbad’s death is still under investigation.
The coroner’s inquest is expected to continue in the coming weeks.
Entertainment
Nigerian singer Naira Marley and his aide Sam Larry have been granted bail after weeks in detention.
They were granted bail on November 6, 2023, by Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
Hence, The judge granted them bail in the sum of N20 million each, with two sureties in like sum.
The sureties must be resident in Lagos and must have landed property in the state.
They must also deposit their international passports with the court.
Naira Marley and Sam Larry are expected to appear in court on January 16, 2024, for the continuation of their trial.
Their release on bail has been welcomed by their fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry.
Many people have taken to social media to express their joy and relief.
However, some people have criticized the court for granting them bail,
arguing that they are a flight risk and that they could interfere with the investigation.
It is important to note that Naira Marley and Sam Larry are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The defendants were directed to submit their passports and report
once a week to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, by Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun.
“As part of the bail conditions, the defendants are to surrender their passports and
make weekly appearances at the State Criminal Investigation Department,” Olatunbosun ruled.
Furthermore, the magistrate in charge of the case issued a stern caution,
stating unequivocally that any attempt to get in touch with her would be noted and
might even be revealed during public court sessions.
“Any attempts to contact me directly would be recorded and potentially disclosed in open court proceedings,” she added.
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