Customs Kano/Jigawa Command Attributes Success in Arrests, Seizures to Collaboration …Highlights Growing Threat of Wildlife Trafficking

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December 19, 2024

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Customs Kano/Jigawa Command Attributes Success in Arrests, Seizures to Collaboration

…Highlights Growing Threat of Wildlife Trafficking

The Kano/Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has credited its recent success in arrests and seizures to its partnership with the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC).

In a joint operation, the NCS Kano/Jigawa Command and the WJC seized 2,179 kilograms of pangolin scales and arrested a suspect in Mubi, Adamawa State.

According to a press release issued on Tuesday, 17 December 2024, by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Saidu Nurudeen, the operation—supported by the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone D—marks the third major seizure of pangolin scales by the NCS and WJC in 2024.

“The massive haul of 2,179 kilograms of pangolin scales seized in Mubi on 5 December 2024 highlights the growing threat of wildlife trafficking in the region,” the statement reads. “This success underscores the importance of the collaboration between the NCS and WJC, which has been dismantling smuggling networks and protecting endangered species since 2021.”

Nurudeen revealed that 21,582 kilograms of pangolin scales have been confiscated nationwide since the partnership began, with 11,673.2 kilograms seized in 2024 alone. Of this, 4,473.2 kilograms were attributed to the efforts of the Kano/Jigawa Command.

The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Dauda Chana, praised the bravery and professionalism of officers involved in the operations, as well as the expertise provided by the WJC. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to combating the trafficking of endangered species and other prohibited goods.

Gunmen kill physiotherapist on duty in UBTH

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April 29, 2025

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A physiotherapist at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, simply identified as Alex, was last Friday reportedly killed by gunmen at the hospital.

Ekwutosblog gathered that the gunmen stormed the hospital and shot the deceased, who was at his twenties, to death.

It was gathered that patients and other health workers at the hospital scampered for safety during the incident.

Meanwhile some staff of the hospital especially those at the Physiotherapy Department have staged a peaceful protest over the gruesome killing of their colleague.

In a viral video, the staff were seen protesting and brandishing various placards to register their displeasure over the incident.

Ekwutosblog reports that lately, the high rate of killings in the state has become worrisome.

When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Teaching Hospital, Joshua Uwaila, confirmed the killing.

Uwaila said that the management of the hospital has reported the matter to the security agencies and are awaiting the outcome of their findings.

BREAKING NEWS: EFCC has @rrested E-Money for alleged Naira abusə.

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April 29, 2025

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested E-Money, a popular Nigerian entertainer, over @llegations of Naira abusə. According to Vanguard, the EFCC has taken E-Money into custody, although specific details about the @rrest and allegations are still emerging.

Source: Vanguard News.

EFCC arrests Aisha Achimugu at Abuja Airport

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April 29, 2025

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a renowned business executive and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu.

Her legal team made this known in a statement on Tuesday, emphasizing that Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into the country from London, was arrested around 5 a.m. on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, her lawyer had reportedly told the Federal High Court in Abuja that she had already stated in her court documents that she would visit the EFCC today in connection with its ongoing investigation into an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.

Ekwutosblog reports that Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ordered Achimugu to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, to respond to allegations related to an ongoing investigation.

The court also directed that she must be present before it on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to continue proceedings in the matter.