The Imo State Police Command has arrested Barrister Donald Mbamah, a 64-year-old man, in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old student, Paul Victor, on March 17, 2025.

A press statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Henry Okoye, stated that the incident occurred at approximately 12:34 PM at Mbamah’s residence located at Area N, World Bank, New Owerri.

The statement hinted that the victim, a student of Urban Development Secondary School, was allegedly shot in the buttocks under circumstances that are still under investigation.

Okoye further informed that police operatives from the New Owerri Division, led by the DPO, swiftly responded to a distress call from a concerned neighbor who heard the gunshot.

“They arrived at the scene, apprehended the suspect, and rushed the victim, Paul Victor, to General Hospital, Umuguma, for treatment. Despite efforts to save him, the victim was confirmed dead on March 20, 2025,” the PPRO revealed.

The Command’s spokesperson further hinted that following the incident, Barrister Mbamah was transferred to the State Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for questioning.

He stated that a thorough investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to recover the alleged firearm used in the shooting.

The State Police Command also used the opportunity to extend its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and assured the public that justice will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law.

Okoye added that legal actions will be taken to arraign the suspect in court once investigations are completed and sufficient evidence is gathered.

The Command also called on the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and allow the police and relevant authorities to handle the matter through legal means.

Fashion entrepreneur and model Temi Otedola is basking in the joy of her 29th birthday, thanks to a romantic surprise from her husband, Mr Eazi. The daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola marked her special day on March 20, sharing a series of stunning photos on Instagram.

Temi’s birthday post featured her radiant in a beautiful blue Grecian-style dress, paired with bold gold accessories. She also shared a photo of a breathtaking bouquet of red roses, which she received on her big day. In her caption, Temi revealed her age and shared her aspirations for the rest of the year.

In a heartwarming turn of events, Mr Eazi orchestrated a surprise party for Temi, as revealed in her Instagram stories. Under the guise of a breakfast outing, Mr Eazi brought Temi to a restaurant, where she was astonished to find three of her friends, who had flown in from abroad, wearing customized black tops with her name emblazoned in blue. Overcome with emotion, Temi was overjoyed to reunite with her friends, thanks to Mr Eazi’s thoughtful gesture.

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted $193,000 in undeclared foreign currency concealed in a carton of yoghurt at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

The interception on Thursday, 20th March 2025, resulted from credible intelligence gathering and a vigilant baggage check on an inbound passenger.

Addressing journalists at the airport’s international wing, the Customs area controller, Comptroller Olumide Adebisi, disclosed that the suspect, Kamilu Abdullahi Sarina (40 years old), arrived in Nigeria onboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight No. 951 from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Acting on intelligence received earlier in the day, Customs officers conducted a detailed inspection, which led to the discovery of the concealed funds.

“Around the early hours of today, we received an intelligence report, which proved very helpful. This afternoon, one Kamilu Abdullahi Sarina, who boarded Ethiopian Airlines from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was found concealing a total sum of $193,000 inside a carton of yoghurt,” Adebisi said.

He noted that the undeclared cash violates the Anti-Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, both of which mandate that any traveller in possession of funds exceeding $10,000 or its equivalent in negotiable instruments must declare it to the Nigeria Customs Service upon arrival or departure.

“The law clearly states that if a person has funds above $10,000, they must declare it to Customs. Failure to do so could result in the forfeiture of the money, a prison sentence of up to two years, or both,” Adebisi explained.

Providing further details on how Customs officers uncovered the smuggled cash, Adebisi noted that advanced scanning technology played a crucial role in detecting the unusual density of the suspect’s luggage.

“When Mr. Kamilu Abdullahi Sarina’s luggage was scanned, we detected an unusual density. We allowed him to proceed but closely monitored his baggage.

“Upon further inspection, we discovered that the density was irregular, so we instructed him to return. In his presence, we checked the package and found the undeclared money hidden inside the yoghurt carton,” he said.

Following the seizure, the intercepted $193,000 was formally handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation and prosecution.

“As required by law, we are handing over the forfeited money to the EFCC for further necessary action.

“All travellers must comply with Nigeria’s financial regulations, particularly the legal requirement to declare any cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the approved threshold when travelling in or out of the country.”

“The Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2022 and the Foreign Exchange (Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act of 1995 provide clear guidelines on currency declaration. Non-compliance with these regulations violates Nigerian law and attracts severe penalties,” he added.