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Ekiti varsity students protest alleged EFCC invasion of hostel

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7 years ago

August 7, 2019

Eric

Students of the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, on Wednesday protested alleged harassment and arrest of four of them under the guise of being suspected to be involved in cybercrime, popularly called ‘yahoo’ by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The students, who alleged that the EFCC operatives had been laying siege to them and arrested some of them at the school gate and in their hostel rooms, appealed to the EFCC acting chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu, to order them to stop harassing innocent students.

The protesting students blocked the Ado – Ifaki Road for hours thus disrupting vehicular movement and preventing some lecturers from accessing the campus.

The Director of Welfare, EKSU Students’ Union Government, Temitope Aladejare, said that four of his colleagues were arrested on Wednesday, accusing the EFCC operatives of coming “to the hostel in front of the EKSU main gate and arrested four of our members.

“Two of the victims were even naked in their rooms when they pounced on them. When they came, they introduced themselves as operatives of the EFCC and forcibly bundled the victims into a van and took them to an unknown destination. We are calling on government authorities to call them to order”, he said

EKSU Public Relations Officer, Mr Bode Olofinmuagun, said he was not on campus and that he didn’t have first-hand information about the arrest and the protest staged by the students.

But the spokesperson for the police in Ekiti State, DSP Caleb Ikechukwu, said he would confirm that arrests were made which triggered the students to embark on a protest.

Ikechukwu said, “The students protested and they blocked the major highway and prevented commuters from moving in and out of the state capital. This we will never condone because that road is not within the confines of the university.

“They obstructed vehicular movements for hours, but we have been able to remove those blockages and restored peace and order around the school premises”, the police spokesman said.

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IGP Disu Removes Benjamin Hundeyin As FPRO

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7 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly removed Benjamin Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO) and replaced him with a new appointee, though the name hasn’t been officially announced.

Hundeyin was previously serving as the Lagos Command PRO before being promoted to the national role.

This move comes as part of Disu’s efforts to revamp the Nigeria Police Force and improve its public image.

As the 23rd IGP, Disu has emphasized professionalism, accountability, and transparency, warning officers that there will be no tolerance for misconduct or abuse of power.

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Assets Declaration: Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Case Against Abba Kyari

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8 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), against suspended DCP Abba Kyari on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit, filed against Kyari and his younger brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, for failure of the anti-narcotic agency to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge held that the burden of proving a case beyond reasonable doubt falls in the prosecution which it had failed to do so.

The ruling covers only asset declaration allegations. Other cases including drug related offences are still ongoing.

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NDLEA Nabs UK-wanted Drug Lord after 15-Year Hunt

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14 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 58-year-old fugitive drug lord, Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who had been on the wanted list of Nigerian and British authorities for over 15 years.

His arrest was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by spokesman of the agency, Mr. Femi Babafemi.

Ilomuanya, according to the agency, was apprehended in Lagos on Monday, February 23, 2026, following what officials described as a high-stakes, well-coordinated operation by officers of the Agency’s Special Operations Unit.

He was first arrested in February 2003 in the United Kingdom and later convicted for drug trafficking.

He was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment but released after serving two years following a successful appeal.

In July 2011, Ilomuanya was again arrested in the UK for drug-related offences.

Though granted administrative bail, he absconded and fled to Nigeria, evading further prosecution.

In November 2018, NDLEA operatives arrested him in Nigeria after uncovering two clandestine methamphetamine laboratories — one at his country home in Obinugwu, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, and another at his residence in Lagos.

During the operation, officers recovered 77.960 kilograms of methamphetamine and extensive drug production equipment.

He was subsequently charged before a Federal High Court in Lagos but later jumped court bail, remaining on the run until his latest arrest.

Reacting to the development, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), described the arrest as a major breakthrough in the agency’s sustained crackdown on drug trafficking networks.

“This arrest serves as a stern warning to those who think they can hide behind borders to escape justice. Whether you jump bail in London or set up clandestine labs in your village, the long arm of the NDLEA will eventually catch up with those who choose to undermine the health, security, and future of our nation,” Marwa said.

He added that the Agency remains committed to strengthening intelligence-led operations and deepening international collaboration to prevent Nigeria from becoming a safe haven for global drug cartels.

Marwa commended officers of the Special Operations Unit for their professionalism, resilience, and diligence in tracking down the fugitive, stressing that the NDLEA remains unwavering in its resolve to dismantle drug trafficking networks operating within the country.

The agency is expected to proceed with legal action against Ilomuanya in the coming days.