Crime
Air Peace Under Fire As FCCPC Investigates Refund Violations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has officially summoned Air Peace over multiple unresolved complaints from passengers who were denied refunds for cancelled flights.
The regulatory body revealed that the airline’s failure to issue refunds may be a violation of consumer protection laws outlined in the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, specifically Sections 130(1)(a), 130(1)(b), and 130(2)(b).
In a public statement, the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, disclosed the basis of the action.
“FCCPC has summoned the management of Air Peace Limited over a deluge of consumer complaints from across the country relating to the non-refund of ticket fares, even in instances where the airline had cancelled its flight operations,” the statement read.
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It emphasized that these provisions “expressly guarantee consumers the right to timely refunds where advance bookings, reservations, or orders are unfulfilled due to service-provider’s failure,” adding that this principle is designed to protect consumers from “unfair, unjust, or unreasonable practices by service-providers.”
The Commission issued a formal summons to Air Peace on June 13, 2025, requiring the airline to appear at FCCPC headquarters in Abuja on Monday, June 23.
Additionally, Air Peace must present several records during the appearance, including: A complaint log related to refund issues within the past year, A full report of processed refunds to date, A list of all cancelled flights in the last 12 months, Any remedial actions the airline has taken to address customer inconvenience.
FCCPC also cited Section 33(3) of the FCCPA, which mandates compliance with the summons.
The agency warned that violations could result in “severe sanctions including fines or imprisonment.”
This latest move follows earlier regulatory action in December 2024, when the FCCPC began investigating the airline over “exploitative ticket pricing” on some domestic routes. Air Peace, however, filed a lawsuit attempting to halt that inquiry.
In response to the current development, the FCCPC clarified:
“This is an entirely different matter. The FCCPC remains committed to enforcing the provisions of the FCCPA (2018) and holding service providers accountable and ensuring that consumers, including airline passengers, are protected from exploitative or unfair market practices.”
Police Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Taraba After Sustained Pressure
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed the rescue of three kidnapped victims in Taraba State following sustained pressure mounted by its rescue teams.
The victims were identified as Otuwe Torhumba, 37; Kenneth Nyiutse, 35; and Michael Emmanuel, 27.
The Force made the disclosure on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in its 24-hour operational update covering security operations recorded across the country on October 2.
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According to the Police, “Due to sustained pressure by Police rescue teams, three of five kidnapped victims — Otuwe Torhumba (37), Kenneth Nyiutse (35) and Michael Emmanuel (27) — were rescued unharmed and reunited with their families.”
The Police said the three victims were rescued unharmed and subsequently reunited with their families.
The Force did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the abduction or the whereabouts of the remaining two victims in the operational summary.
The case is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Jalingo.
The rescue was among several operational successes recorded by the Nigeria Police Force during the reporting period.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed the rescue of an 86-year-old man and his son after they were allegedly detained by suspected members of the Axe Men confraternity in Cross River State.
The victims, identified as Dominic Columbus Udoh, 86, and his son, Emmanuel Columbus Udoh, 40, were rescued by Police operatives on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The Police made the disclosure on Saturday, October 3, in its 24-hour operational update detailing security successes recorded across the country.
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According to the Force, Police operatives were mobilised to the scene after receiving information that suspected Axe Men confraternity cultists had unlawfully detained the two men.
The Police said the suspected cultists fled from the scene when operatives arrived.
The Force stated that officers, with assistance from neighbours, “forced open the locked apartment,” where the two victims were found.
According to the Police, both victims had sustained facial and chest injuries.
They were subsequently rescued and conveyed to the Police Hospital for medical treatment.
The Police said the incident is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Calabar.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that personnel of Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF) repelled an ambush by suspected bandits along the Amaafu-Abaji Road in Benue State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, during a routine patrol by the security personnel along the road.
The Police made the disclosure on Saturday, in its 24-hour operational update detailing security successes recorded across different states.
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According to the Police, “Personnel of Operation Zenda JTF on routine patrol along Amaafu-Abaji Road successfully repelled an ambush by bandits, neutralizing one suspect and recovering his locally fabricated gun.”
The Police added that other members of the group fled into the surrounding bushes following the encounter.
It further stated that “No Police casualty was recorded” during the operation.
The recovered firearm was subsequently taken as part of the evidence from the operation as investigations continue.
The Police said the case has been placed under investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Makurdi.
The Police Force continues to urge members of the public to provide security agencies with timely and useful information that can assist ongoing operations against criminal elements.
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