Crime
Missing Anambra bizman found dead in Bauchi hotel
Missing Anambra bizman found dead in Bauchi hotel
The deceased, who hailed from Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, was resident in Boi village, Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State where he had a provision store.
It was learnt that his lifeless body was discovered on Thursday, December 1, 2022, two days after he was initially declared missing.
The incident came one week after the abduction of a young politician, Markus Masoyi in Boi by gunmen who are still holding him captive and are demanding N100m ransom.
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of Chukwujekwu’s death remained a mystery as no one could give a clue as to what led to his disappearance in the first place before he was found dead.
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A member of the Police Community Relations Committee in the area, who spoke anonymously, said that the incident had left many residents of the area in total confusion.
According to him, the deceased was found dead in a hotel room after he was reported missing and reported to the PCRC as well as the Police Divisional Headquarters in Bogoro.
The deceased was said to have participated in the Igbo end of year party which took place on Wednesday night in the area, being an active member of the Igbo community there.
According to reports, the deceased is survived by his wife, Grace Chukwunonso, and three children.
His corpse has been deposited in the morgue, while the police said they had commenced investigation into the case.
The Public Relations Officer for Bauchi State Police Command, Ahmed Wakil, who confirmed the tragic incident, said, “One Mrs Grace Chukwuemeka, 27 years old, reported at the Bogoro Divisional headquarters on 30 November, 2022, that her husband, Mr Chukwunonso Chukwujekwu, left home for his provision shop located at Boi and since then he did not return.
“Immediately after she reported, the DPO, Bogoro led a team of detectives to organise a search party in the area. Consequently, he was found dead in a hotel room situated at Tudun Wada area of Boi in Bogoro LGA lying on the floor with saliva and foams from his mouth.
“The DPO and his men evacuated the corpse to the General Hospital, Bogoro where he was certified dead by a medical doctor on duty.
“Presently, the Commissioner of Police has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of the death. Investigation is ongoing.”
Missing Anambra bizman found dead in Bauchi hotel
……Crossdresser Accuses Social Media Personality of AI-Generated False Claims Involving High-Profile Figures
Nigerian crossdresser and social media influencer Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has filed a ₦1 billion lawsuit against Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, over defamation allegations involving an AI-generated audio recording.
The lawsuit, announced on Bobrisky’s Instagram account on Sunday, alleges that VeryDarkMan released an audio clip that falsely linked Bobrisky to illicit relationships with high-profile figures, including politicians and law enforcement officials.
Bobrisky’s legal team claims that VeryDarkMan used the crossdresser’s name and social media influence to make unverified claims for personal gain. The legal statement reads: “Our client has informed us that in your quest for social media stardom, you have continued to exploit his name, personality, and social media influence to create media buzz for your personal gains.”
The lawsuit demands ₦1 billion in damages and serves as a warning against the use of false AI-generated content to spread misinformation about public figures.
Court
Court Sets Oct. 25 for Ali Bello, Co-Defendants to Cross-Examine EFCC Witness in N3 Billion Money Laundering Trial
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Ali Bello and his co-defendants until Oct. 25 for the cross-examination of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) third prosecution witness, Jamilu Abdullahi.
Justice Obiora Egwuatu made this decision after overruling an objection by EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, who opposed the defense’s request for an adjournment. The defense lawyers, Aliyu Abubakar, SAN, representing Ali Bello, and Nuireni Jimoh, SAN, representing the other defendants, sought the adjournment to allow time to study the witness’s proof of evidence.
The EFCC had called Abdullahi, a Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, as a witness in the ongoing N3 billion money laundering case against Bello and three others, in a charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/573/2022. Bello is facing charges alongside Yakubu Adabenege, Abba Adaudu, and Iyadi Sadat, who are named as the second to fourth defendants.
During the resumed hearing, Abdullahi continued his testimony led by Oyedepo, detailing cash inflows into his company’s and personal Access Bank accounts. Following his testimony, Abubakar sought an adjournment, citing the need to review the extensive evidence provided.
Oyedepo opposed this request, arguing that the evidence had been served on the defense since Feb. 6, 2023. However, Justice Egwuatu granted the defense’s request to allow adequate preparation for cross-examination, adjourning the matter to Oct. 25, Nov. 5, and Nov. 6 for further proceedings.
The trial continues with Abdullahi expected to face cross-examination regarding his role as the owner of E-Traders International Limited, a BDC company.
Three Men Arraigned in Lagos for Alleged Kidnapping, Theft
Three men, Azeez Sadiq, 35, Taiwo Olayinka, 30, and Monsuru Saheed, 21, were brought before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday, facing charges of kidnapping and theft. The suspects, whose residential addresses were not disclosed, were charged with conspiracy, kidnapping, and stealing.
According to the prosecutor, ASP Christian Okonofua, the incident occurred on August 20 at around 12 p.m. near a Mobile petrol station behind F One Bar in Ikorodu, Lagos. The defendants, along with accomplices still at large, allegedly kidnapped two individuals from Ogun State and stole N13,000 from one of the victims.
Local residents apprehended the defendants and reported the matter to the police, leading to their arrest. The charges brought against them contravene Sections 411, 172, and 287 of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015.
During the court hearing, the defendants pleaded not guilty. Magistrate O.A. Ogbe granted each defendant bail of N1 million, requiring two sureties in the same amount. One of the sureties must own landed property and provide proof of three years’ tax payments to the Lagos State Government.
The magistrate also ordered that the second charge be duplicated and forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) for further advice. The case was adjourned until October 3 for mention.
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