Crime
Court jails 60 years old woman, 21 years old Lady 4 years each for theft
By John Danjuma
Minna Chief Magistrate Court No1 sitting at the High court complex has jailed 60-year-old Fatima Ahmadu, and 21 years old Hafsat Ilyasu four years apiece
They were found guilty of four count charges brought against them by men of the Chanchaga divisional police of the Niger State Police command
They were both convicted and sentenced for the offences of criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass, housebreaking and theft.
According to the police prosecutor, Inspector Aliyu Yakubu Kuta, the four-count charges are punishable under sections 97,288,348 and 354 of the penal code
The prosecutor told the court that one Alhaji Abdullahi Naminna the director of First El- Shabab oil and gas LTD eastern bye-pass Minna had reported to the police in GRA divisional command through a distress phone call that thieves were operating in a house in Tayi village in Minna.
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“Upon the receipt of the report, the Divisional police officer (DPO) in charge of GRA divisional command Mallam Murtala Mustapha SP. swiftly led his plain clothes operatives to the scene and effected the arrest of you Fatima Ahmadu 60, and Hafsat Ilyasu 21 all of Sayako area of Minna.
“In the process, the following items suspected to have been stolen were recovered from your possession. The items include a 45 inches plasma T.V set, big and medium size boxes containing expensive wrapers, a Ghana must-go also containing unserved wrappers and lace materials, five bags containing children’s wears, Golden trinkets Jewelry all valued at about N7000,000 were recovered from your at your escape route”
When the four count charges were read to them by the presiding chief Magistrate, Hajiya Hauwa Kulu Isah, they both admitted and pleaded guilty to the charges.
The prosecuting police officer, Inspector Aliyu Yakubu Kuta told the court to invoke the provision of section 157 of the criminal procedure code and conduct for summary trial on them and convict them accordingly.
While passing her judgement on them chief magistrate Kulu Isah, expressed concern on the involvement of an elderly woman of 60 and a young lady of 21 years of age in such a crime.
She warned that criminally minded individuals that wants to indulge in crime should desist as the full wrath of the law awaits any criminally minded element.
She sentenced them to four years imprisonment each with an option of a N400.000 fine.
Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, along with his daughter and two others, have been slated for arraignment today (thursday) by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
They face charges related to an alleged N2.7 billion fraud linked to the failed Nigerian Air project.
The proceedings are set to unfold before Justice Sylvanus Oriji at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja.
The charges, based on court documents, accuse Sirika of granting undue advantage to certain entities in Abuja between April 2022 and March 2023.
The anti-graft agency has accused Sirika of misusing his authority by awarding a N1.3 billion consultancy contract for the Nigerian Air Start-up to Tianero Nigeria Limited.
This alleged action is said to contravene Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.
In a separate charge, the EFCC alleges that on or around August 18, 2022, in Abuja, Sirika utilized on or about August 18, 2022 ia, Sirika “did use your position to confer unfair advantage upon Al Buraq Global Investment Limited, whose alter ego, Fatima Hadi Sirika and Jalal Sule Hamma are your daughter and son-in-law respectively, by using your position to influence the award to them, the contract for the Apron Extension at Katsina Airport for the sum of N1.498,300,750.00.”
The anti-graft agency asserted that Sirika’s actions amounted to a violation of Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, rendering him liable to punishment under the same section.
In count three, the EFCC accused Sirika of criminal breach of trust “while serving as the Minister of Aviation and in his capacity as a public officer” on or around August 18, 2022, in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of the court.
In late April, the former aviation minister was taken into custody by the anti-graft agency and interrogated for several days.
Zamfara State is in the grip of fear and mourning following a series of vicious attacks by bandits, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals and the abduction of a branch manager of Taj Bank in Mandir Laura.
In a daring raid, approximately fifteen armed bandits stormed the manager’s residence in Rijiyar Gabas, seizing him and vanishing into the night.
Meanwhile, Faru Town in Maradun local government area witnessed a bloodbath as bandits struck, leaving eight residents dead.
Eyewitnesses recount the terror as the attackers besieged the town, instilling fear and chaos before retreating with captives into the surrounding forests.
The incidents have prompted widespread outrage and renewed calls for urgent action to stem the tide of violence plaguing Zamfara State.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reached an out-of-court settlement with renowned barman, Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, regarding charges of naira abuse.
This development surfaced during the latest court proceedings presided over by Justice Kehinde Ogundare.
Cubana Chief Priest has been facing a three-count-charge related to the misuse of the national currency at a social gathering, a violation of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
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