Human Trafficking: Ghana Repatriates 21 Nigerians

The authorities in Ghana say they have repatriated 21 human trafficking victims, including children, to Nigeria after being rescued from an alleged gang in the capital, Accra. According to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) who are responsible for the action, the victims, aged between 15 and 20, were sent home on Tuesday with the help of Nigerian authorities. At a press conference, the Deputy Executive Director in charge of Operations at EOCO, Nana Antwi, revealed that victims were rescued last month during a swoop to arrest some people allegedly involved in cybercrime. However, after investigations, it was established that they were rather victims of human trafficking going on in the country, hence the decision by EOCO to return them back to their country.

Malabu Oil Deal: Court Schedules Dec. 12 To Rule On Statements Allegedly Implicating Adoke

A Federal High Court, Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo has scheduled December 12, 2023, to rule on the admissibility of 6 different statements allegedly implicating a former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN), in the alleged $1.1 billion Malabu Oil Fraud. Justice Ekwo fixed the date on Wednesday, following arguments brought forward by Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) who stood in for Adoke and Mr. Ofem Uket, who represented the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

NDLEA Discovers 13Mn Tramadol Pills In Mansion

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced it had raided a mansion in the Lekki area of Lagos State where 13 million tablets of Tramadol were discovered. This was revealed in a tweet on Monday by the Agency’s, Director of Media. Femi Babafemi said the drug baron was currently in NDLEA’s custody.

US Court Sentences Abiodun’s Ex-Aide To 5 Years Imprisonment

Abidemi Rufai, the suspended aide of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has been sentenced to 5 years imprisonment by a District Court in Western Tacoma, Washington, the United States for wire fraud and identity theft. According to a statement issued by the United States Attorney, Western District of Washington, Nick Brown, the ex-aide stole information of around 20,000 Americans to conduct various cyber fraud.