Nigeria

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerians arrested by immigration authorities over alleged criminal offences as the country continues its deportation operations.

According to the department, the individuals were arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in different locations across the country.

The allegations listed against them include wire and mail fraud, money laundering, drug-related offences, identity theft, assault, forgery, weapons violations and cruelty towards a child.

According to TheCable newspaper, DHS said the publication was intended to highlight non-US citizens with criminal records who had been arrested by immigration enforcement officers.

“The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),” the statement reads.

“Under DHS leadership, the hardworking men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling President Trump’s promise and carrying out mass deportations – starting with the worst of the worst – including the illegal aliens you see here.”

The department listed the following Nigerian nationals, the alleged offences associated with their cases and the locations of their arrests:

1. Emmanuel Omowaiye — mail fraud, Richmond, Texas.
2. Laurene Onwuka — fraud and impersonation, Chantilly, Virginia.
3. Olusegun Shonekan — wire fraud, Newark, New Jersey.
4. Olusegun Olaseni — amphetamine sale, Greencastle, Indiana.
5. Peter Ude — wire fraud, Atlanta, Georgia.
6. Newton Jemide — wire fraud, conspiracy and mail fraud, Fort Dix, New Jersey.
7. Shedrack Umukoro — money laundering, Yazoo City, Mississippi.
8. Olasoji Akinbode — fraud and impersonation, Kearny, New Jersey.
9. Oluwatosin Afolabi — fraud, Conroe, Texas.
10. Alameen Adetunji Tokosi — drug possession, Chicago, Illinois.
11. Joshua Ipoade — wire fraud, Atlanta, Georgia.
12. Michael Orji — weapons violation, fraud, identity theft, wire fraud, false citizenship and money laundering, Oxford, Wisconsin.
13. Ahmadu Apooyin — drug-related offence, Baltimore, Maryland.
14. Teslim Kiriji — money laundering, Yazoo City, Mississippi.
15. Onomen Uduebor — identity theft, Seattle, Washington.
16. Charles Ochi — money laundering, White Deer, Pennsylvania.
17. Daniel Eta — wire fraud, White Deer, Pennsylvania.
18. Ifeanyi Ibennah — cruelty towards a child, Tampa, Florida.
19. Kazeem Runsewe — wire fraud, Thomson, Illinois.
20. Fatiu Lawal — wire fraud, Lompoc, California.
21. Justin Akubueze — money laundering, Orem, Utah.
22. Moyinoluwaseun Okeowo — larceny, forgery and concealing stolen property, Orlando, Florida.
23. Babajide Oluwaseun Faseyi — assault, Alden, New York.
24. Bright Eigbedion — money laundering, Lompoc, California.

The announcement comes amid the Trump administration’s broader immigration enforcement and deportation efforts.

However, the DHS announcement does not establish that all the individuals have been convicted of the offences listed against them. The allegations and the circumstances of each case would need to be assessed individually.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has re-arrested an 83-year-old woman, Uloma Sunday, over the alleged possession of methamphetamine and Colorado in Abia State, about 17 months after her first arrest.

Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, said in a statement on Sunday that operatives arrested Sunday at her residence in Ite-Uzo, Umuaguma, Obingwa Local Government Area, on October 7. The substances were allegedly concealed around her waist with a wrapper.

Babafemi said intelligence reports indicated that the woman operated a drug joint where criminal elements who terrorised the community gathered.

The agency had first arrested Sunday and her 32-year-old daughter, Chisom Uchechi, at the same residence on May 17, 2025. The operation reportedly yielded 50 grammes of methamphetamine, 522 grammes of skunk, 260 grammes of fresh cannabis leaves and 12 grammes of tramadol.

According to the statement, both women pleaded guilty and were sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment or a fine of ₦200,000 each. They paid the fines and were released.

South African Woman Arrested With 32.74kg Of Cannabis

In another operation, NDLEA operatives, working with the Nigeria Customs Service, arrested a South African national, Gebashe Sithandiwe Jessie, at Port Harcourt International Airport in Omagwa, Rivers State.

The 30-year-old woman was allegedly found with 32.74 kilogrammes of Thai Loud, a strain of cannabis, concealed in two travelling bags. She had reportedly arrived from Thailand through Doha aboard Qatar Airways flight QR1431.

Babafemi said the suspect confessed to previously trafficking drugs through other African countries before attempting to expand her route to Port Harcourt.

At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, operatives intercepted 354,000 tablets of tapentadol weighing 307.20 kilogrammes in nine cartons shipped from Pakistan aboard a Royal Air Maroc flight.

The consignment arrived on September 29 and was placed under surveillance before a joint examination on October 6 uncovered the tablets.

The agency also intercepted 70 parcels of Colorado weighing 75.90 kilogrammes in six Ghana-Must-Go bags within a consolidated cargo shipment from the United Kingdom.

The operation led to the arrest of several suspects, including a clearing agent, John Edrah, 54; Uber driver Taofiq Ajibola, 54; and clothing trader Kazeem Damola Dosunmu, 48. Adetunji Adebayo was also arrested.

Babafemi said Ajibola identified a UK-based associate, Lukman Sa’idu, as the person who sent the drugs, while Dosunmu said his consignments came from another UK-based man identified as Yusuf.

Major Cannabis Seizures In Several States

The NDLEA reported substantial cannabis seizures and arrests across Cross River, Edo, Ondo, Kaduna and Lagos states.

In Cross River, operatives arrested 46-year-old Adama Inuwa during a raid on Iyala Nkun village in Ikom Local Government Area on October 4. They recovered 181 bags of cannabis weighing 1,100 kilogrammes, alongside 17.15 kilogrammes of cannabis seeds.

In Edo State, officers intercepted a black Toyota Camry conveying 1,049 blocks of compressed cannabis weighing 702.83 kilogrammes at Otuo, Owan East Local Government Area, on October 5. Monday Orji, 52, Monday Lawal, 40, and Precious Uduegele, 20, were arrested in connection with the seizure.

Another suspect, Ojugo Mercy, 26, was arrested at Asoro, off Sakponba Road in Benin City, with 989 grammes of Loud, 13 grammes of Colorado and 83 grammes of methamphetamine.

In Ondo State, operatives arrested Happy Endurance, 21, at her hideout in the Shasha area of Akure on October 5, recovering 29 bags of cannabis weighing 290 kilogrammes.

A separate raid on an apartment in Oba-Ile, Akure, on the same day led to the arrest of Tunde Adebayo, 42, with 35 bags of cannabis weighing 351 kilogrammes.

In Kaduna State, officers arrested Mohammed Musa, 29, during a patrol along the Zaria-Kaduna Expressway. They recovered 31 jumbo bags of skunk and 775 blocks of the substance, with a combined weight of 1,027 kilogrammes.

The agency also arrested Musbau Balogun Adekunle in Orile, Lagos, on October 6, allegedly recovering 32.51 kilogrammes of skunk and 52.65 kilogrammes of cannabis seeds.

Tramadol, Other Drugs Seized Along Highways

In Taraba State, NDLEA operatives, supported by soldiers, arrested Abdulrasheed Mohamed, 31, and Abubakar Saidu, 37, at Chanchanji village in Wukari Local Government Area on October 9. The operation yielded 166,200 tablets of tramadol 225mg weighing 107 kilogrammes.

On the same day, a stop-and-search operation along the Kano-Maiduguri Road led to the arrest of Yahaya Musa, 32. Officers reportedly recovered 24,990 capsules of tramadol, 50,000 tablets of diazepam and 22,000 tablets of Exol-5.

NDLEA Recovers Firearms, Ammunition In Jos

In Plateau State, operatives arrested Christian Chukwudi Uju, 45, at his residence on Rukuba Road in Jos on October 8.

The agency said the operation yielded 47 grammes of methamphetamine, two pump-action rifles, a locally made gun, 199 live cartridges, five rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and one round of 9mm ammunition.

Marwa Commends Officers

Babafemi said NDLEA commands across the country also carried out public awareness activities under the agency’s War Against Drug Abuse campaign during the week.

The activities included sensitisation lectures in schools, worship centres, workplaces and communities. Schools visited included Progressive Grammar School in Tede, Oyo State; Ehugbo Technical College in Afikpo, Ebonyi State; Baptist High School in Lambata, Niger State; and other schools in Kano, Lagos and Ogun states.

According to Babafemi, NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa commended the officers involved in the operations and urged personnel nationwide to sustain the agency’s balanced approach to drug control.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is engaging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resolve the exclusion of some of its candidates from the final lists for the 2027 elections.

Jungudo Mohammed, spokesperson for the PDP faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.

The development followed INEC’s publication of its final governorship candidate lists on Saturday, which reportedly excluded some PDP candidates, including Isa Pantami of Gombe State and Ladi Adebutu of Ogun State.

Mohammed said the party was concerned about the omissions and had opened discussions with the electoral commission to address the issues in line with the law and established electoral guidelines.

“The PDP therefore assures all concerned that it is treating this development with the utmost seriousness it deserves and will communicate further developments as appropriate. The Party is committed to ensuring that all legitimate concerns are properly addressed with the Commission,” the statement reads.

He urged affected candidates, party members and supporters to remain calm and avoid statements or actions that could jeopardise the ongoing discussions with INEC.

The dispute comes amid the legal implications of a Supreme Court judgment delivered on September 24 concerning provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 and the nomination of candidates for the 2027 elections.

INEC had earlier said it would determine how the judgment would affect the nomination process.

A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court upheld an appeal filed by INEC, restoring Sections 77(5), 77(6), 77(7) and 84(2) of the Electoral Act 2026.

In the lead judgment delivered by Justice Adamu Jauro, the court held that the provisions, which the Court of Appeal had voided in July, were not inconsistent with the 1999 Constitution.

Section 77(5) requires political parties to submit their membership registers to INEC at least 21 days before a primary, congress or convention. Only members whose names appear on the submitted register may participate in the exercise.

Section 77(6) prohibits parties from using a membership register other than the one submitted to INEC for their primaries, congresses and conventions.

Section 77(7) further provides that a political party that fails to submit its membership register within the stipulated period cannot field a candidate in the election.

The PDP said it would communicate further developments as its engagement with INEC continues.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested two men over the alleged vandalism of a streetlight cable in Gwaram Local Government Area and an electrical transformer in Auyo Local Government Area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Dutse on Sunday.

According to Adam, the first suspect, identified as Aminu Musa, 38, of New Gwaram Town, was arrested on September 25, 2026, for allegedly cutting the armoured cable of a streetlight.

He said Musa, who operated a generator used to power streetlights in the area, was caught by police officers while allegedly committing the offence.

“The suspect, who is an operator of a streetlight generator in the area, was arrested by police operatives while committing the act.”

Adam said the suspect was taken to the police station, while officers visited the scene and recovered relevant exhibits.

He added that preliminary investigations were conducted before the case was forwarded to court for prosecution.

In a separate incident, police received information on September 29 that residents of Ayan village in Auyo Local Government Area had apprehended another suspect over the alleged vandalism of a transformer.

The suspect, identified as Laminu Sha’aibu, 26, from Gumusuwa village in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area, was reportedly arrested at Maskangayu village in Auyo with dismantled transformer coils.

According to the police spokesperson, the suspect was at risk of being lynched by an angry mob when officers arrived at the scene.

Adam said the officers rescued him and took him to the nearest primary healthcare centre for medical attention. He was treated and later discharged, while the vandalised transformer was recovered.

“During the investigation, the suspect stated that he had spent three nights dismantling the transformer without being detected,” Adam said.

The police said investigations were conducted to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged offences and determine whether other individuals were involved.

Adam confirmed that both cases had been charged before the appropriate court for prosecution.

He also quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, as commending members of the public whose information helped the police apprehend the suspects.

The commissioner urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities, particularly attempts to damage electricity installations, streetlights and other public infrastructure.

He assured residents that the command would continue to work with communities and relevant stakeholders to protect public property and ensure that those responsible for offences were brought to justice.

By Isyaka Laminu Badamasi

In Nigeria, the legislative arm of government makes laws, performs oversight functions, and serves as a watchdog over the executive and judicial arms. To ensure it carries out its constitutional responsibilities smoothly, the legislature also establishes various committees. This is standard practice in both state and national assemblies.

In some instances, leaders and members of these committees, through the agencies they oversee, gain the privilege of bringing developmental initiatives to their constituents. These initiatives cover areas such as healthcare, education, water projects, access roads, and occasionally, empowerment and empowerment opportunities. This welcome development has contributed significantly to addressing some of the people’s broader needs.

In Bauchi State, from 1999 to date, numerous constituency projects have been initiated across the 31 state constituencies, 12 federal constituencies, and 3 senatorial districts. While some of these projects have been put to use, others remain under construction, a few under lock and key, and some have even fallen into disrepair before being officially commissioned. Some legislators influence the establishment of government zonal agencies and institutions, health facilities, and educational institutions, among others.

Notable projects I have come across include two major facilities in Misau and Kafin Madaki, brought by the distinguished Senators Isah Hamma Misau and Halliru Dauda Jika (Dokajin Bauchi). Others include a school in Gamawa and a cattle market in Soro, influenced by Senator Sulaiman Nazeef Gamawa and Hon. Mansur Manu Soro, among others not mentioned.

This post is not to discuss who did what, when, where, and how, but to bring to our attention the silent neglect these interventions face. Furthermore, it aims to suggest possible solutions to this ugly situation and chart a way forward to put these facilities to use, thereby achieving the main objectives of bringing them to these locations.

On this, I hope the office of the Special Adviser to His Excellency, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed (Kauran Bauchi) or the Liaison Officer to the National Assembly will look into this issue and chart a course to ensure these facilities achieve their intended purpose. It is also imperative that legislators, when bringing such impactful interventions, contact the state government for strategic and equitable distribution. 

This will ensure they align with the state’s wider development plan, avoiding project duplication or siting projects in communities that do not need them or cannot put them to use. This is where our voices as observers, CSOs, and opposition political parties matter. This cannot be achieved in isolation; we need to come together and act to ensure the equitable distribution and utilisation of such investments for the development of our communities and the state in general.

Those who are privileged to work closely with the legislators should, as a matter of public interest, assist us with information regarding idle projects or facilities. This will enable us to look into them and explore ways to draw the attention of all stakeholders to do the needful.

Isyaka Laminu Badamasi writes from no 555 Ajiya Adamu Road, Bauchi, Bauchi State.

By Ibrahim Yunusa

Kano State Polytechnic gets Malam Magaji Rabi’u Garun-Danga as its new Registrar, following the approval of his appointment by Kano state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. The appointment takes effect from September 16, 2026.

The appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Kano State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim. Garun-Danga, who previously served as Deputy Registrar in charge of Human Resources at the Polytechnic, succeeds Alhaji Mukhtar Ibrahim Bello, whose tenure has ended.

The new Registrar brings administrative experience and professional expertise to the position, having served in various capacities within the institution. His appointment is expected to support the effective administration and continued development of the Polytechnic.

In a congratulatory message, the Rector, Dr. Abubakar Umar Farouk, FCA, on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, staff and students, congratulated Garun-Danga on his appointment. He also commended the outgoing Registrar for his contributions to the institution and wished him success in his future endeavours.

The Polytechnic community also expressed appreciation to Governor Yusuf for appointing a successor from within the institution, describing the decision as recognition of the experience and professional capacity of its existing workforce.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

A University of Ilorin lecturer, Chief Elijah Olorunsuwa, has alleged that he feared for his life while in police custody after officers arrested him over a WhatsApp post about a road project in Kogi State.

Olorunsuwa, who teaches in the Department of Political Science, said he signed a retraction of the post under pressure because he feared remaining in custody after learning about the deaths of miners in a Civil Defence cell in Minna.

In an interview with PUNCH, the lecturer recounted how 8 policemen arrived at his residence at about 5 am and said they had come to arrest him.

According to him, the officers initially claimed they would take him to the Kwara State Police Command, but later diverted towards Kogi State.

He said a female officer first knocked on his gate and asked to see his wife before telling them that her superior wanted to see him.

Olorunsuwa said one of the officers identified himself as a policeman from the Kogi State Command and informed him that he was under arrest. When he asked about the alleged offence, the officer reportedly told him that he would receive the explanation at the command.

The lecturer said he initially followed the officers in his car after they assured him that they were taking him to the police command. They stopped at an office in Eyenkorin, where nobody was present.

He said he insisted on seeing the arrest warrant and contacted his lawyer, who advised him not to proceed without seeing the document.

Olorunsuwa said the officers later persuaded him to join their vehicle after promising that the warrant would be shown to him at the state headquarters.

However, he alleged that they changed direction and headed towards Kogi State instead.

“I told them, “This is not what you said.” They said they had decided to take me to Kogi. At that point, I knew I had been taken away under false pretences. I felt I had been kidnapped.”

He said the uncertainty over his destination prompted him to contact close associates and ask them to publicise his arrest, which he attributed to Commander Jerry Omodara.

The lecturer eventually arrived in Lokoja, where he was served with a copy of the petition against him.

The petition, according to Olorunsuwa, concerned a WhatsApp message he posted on a community platform about the poor condition of the Kabba-Okehi-Oleluke road, which he said had remained in a deplorable state for more than 10 years.

He explained that he had shared information attributed to the managing director of a Federal Government agency, who allegedly told him that the World Bank had approved funding for the road project. He also said the information identified James Faleke as the person who facilitated the project, with the Kogi State Government expected to provide counterpart funding.

Olorunsuwa said Omodara, the Kogi State Governor’s Special Adviser on Security, subsequently asked him to remove the post and warned that he could face legal action if he refused.

The lecturer said he responded that Omodara could approach the court if he believed an offence had been committed.

He alleged that the petition accused him of cybercrime for sharing what it described as misleading information about the road project’s funding and asked the police to arrest and prosecute him.

Olorunsuwa said he was surprised by the complaint because he believed he had shared information from a source that had also appeared on blogs.

Although he eventually withdrew the post, the lecturer said the decision was not voluntary.

He alleged that police officers made the retraction a condition for his release on bail. He initially resisted but changed his mind after hearing reports about the deaths of miners in a Civil Defence cell in Minna.

The incident, he said, heightened his fears about his safety while detained outside his home state.

Olorunsuwa maintained that the retraction was obtained under duress and that he signed it because he wanted to leave custody.

He also described the arrest as traumatic for his family, particularly his wife, who first encountered the officers when they arrived at the residence before dawn.

The lecturer said the most troubling aspect of the incident was the alleged difference between what the officers told him about his destination and where they eventually took him.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Kano State Police Command has returned 2 recovered vehicles, an orange Vibe car and an ash-coloured Haojue motorcycle, to their respective owners after confirming their ownership.

The command announced the handover in a statement issued on Friday by its Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.

According to the police, officers recovered the vehicles through intelligence-led operations before handing them over to their owners at the command headquarters in Bompai, Kano, following the necessary checks.

“The vehicles were recovered through intelligence-led operations and handed over to their owners at the command headquarters in Bompai, Kano, after the necessary verification and documentation,” the statement said.

The beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the police for recovering their property and praised the officers for their efforts.

Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori congratulated the owners and said the operation reflected the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu.

“The policing vision emphasises the protection of lives and property, restoration of stolen property to victims of crime, and building public trust through transparent and accountable service delivery,” the statement said.

Bakori reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting residents and their property across the state.

“The Command remains resolutely committed to making Kano State safe and secure,” the commissioner said.

He also assured the public that the police would return recovered stolen items to their rightful owners after proper verification.

“The Command will ensure that all recovered stolen properties are returned to their legitimate owners after due verification,” the statement added.

The command advised anyone seeking information about recovered property to contact the investigating police officer on 08140081608 or visit the office of the police public relations officer at the Bompai Police Headquarters.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Some universities in the United Kingdom have withdrawn admission offers to Nigerian students and other international applicants amid stricter visa rules introduced by the British government.

The affected offers were reportedly revoked mainly during the first half of 2026, with Nigerian and Pakistani applicants among those most affected by the changes.

A report by the Financial Times on Saturday cited a study that found that 10.5 per cent of UK study visa applications were withdrawn during the period, compared with 2.3 per cent in the corresponding period of 2025 and 0.4 per cent in 2023.

“Universities are revoking offers en masse made to international applicants from countries including Nigeria and Pakistan as they fear the UK government’s visa crackdown will result in a ban on their recruiting international students,” the report stated.

The publication said universities were withdrawing offers partly in response to a sharp rise in study visa refusals by the UK Home Office during the first 6 months of 2026.

For Nigerian applicants, the proportion of study visa applications withdrawn rose to 22.7 per cent in the first half of 2026, compared with 4.5 per cent during the same period in 2025.

“While visa applications can be withdrawn for other reasons, universities said the main driver had been an increase in their revoking offers,” it added.

According to the report, the increase in visa refusals was linked to concerns among British authorities that some applicants were using the student visa route to seek asylum in the country.

Data from visa processing firm Enroly indicated that nearly half of UK universities had visa refusal rates above the 5 per cent threshold, a level that could expose them to restrictions on recruiting international students.

The tightening rules have also raised concerns about the financial and operational consequences for universities that depend on international student enrolment.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sunderland, Sir David Bell, said the institution had adjusted its recruitment approach in response to the tougher visa environment.

“This has involved pulling back from international markets where a tougher approach is being taken to visa applications”.

Vanessa Wilson, chief executive of University Alliance, which represents 20 professional and technical universities, warned that the changes could have wider consequences for the sector.

“This is going to result in restructures, which inevitably result in job losses, course closures, campus closures”.

The developments could create further uncertainty for Nigerian students planning to study in the UK, as universities seek to reduce the risk of visa refusals and potential restrictions on international recruitment.

By Sabiu Abdullah

An Enugu court has sentenced a 34-year-old man, Ejike Nnam, to 8 years in prison for conspiracy and robbery after he pleaded guilty to snatching an iPhone XR worth ₦240,000 from a woman in Enugu.

The Enugu State Police Command announced the conviction in a statement issued on Saturday by its Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, on the command’s official Facebook page.

According to the police, Nnam, who reportedly resides in an unfinished building at Nkpokiti, Enugu, snatched the phone from the victim along Bisalla Road at about 8 pm on October 8, 2026, with the assistance of an accomplice who remains at large.

The statement said officers arrested Nnam shortly after the incident and arraigned him before the Enugu North Magistrate Court the following day.

“On October 8, 2026, at about 8 p.m., Ejike Nnam (male, aged 34), a resident of an unfinished building at Nkpokiti, Enugu, allegedly snatched an iPhone XR valued at N240,000 from a female victim along Bisalla Road, Enugu, alongside an accomplice who remains at large.

“Nnam was promptly arrested and arraigned the following day before the Enugu North Magistrate Court, where he pleaded guilty and was convicted. He was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for conspiracy and five years for robbery, with both sentences to run concurrently.”

The command also reported a separate case involving a 29-year-old man, Richard Chukwuma, who was arrested over the alleged theft of a bottle of Jameson Green Whisky worth ₦30,150 from a supermarket in Enugu.

Police said Chukwuma was arrested at about 6:50 pm on October 7. During interrogation, he reportedly admitted to stealing 15 bottles of the same whisky from the supermarket on an earlier occasion.

He was arraigned on October 9, 2026, and remanded at the Enugu Correctional Centre.

The Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, commended the Chief Magistrate for the speedy conclusion of the phone-snatching case and called for the timely handling of other police cases before courts across the state.

The command said prompt judicial proceedings could strengthen public confidence in the justice system and support crime prevention.