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Offa Bank Robbery: Five Convicts Sentenced To Death

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has upheld the death sentences of five men convicted for their involvement in the 2018 Offa bank robbery, dismissing their appeals as baseless.

The convicts—Niyi Ogundiran, Salawu Azeez, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Ayoade Akinnibosun, and Adeola Abraham—were originally sentenced to death by hanging by the Kwara State High Court for their role in the coordinated attack on five commercial banks in Offa Local Government Area.

The attack claimed the lives of at least 32 people, including nine police officers, making it one of the deadliest bank robberies in Nigeria’s history.

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The appellate panel, composed of Justices Ridwan Maiwada Abdullahi, Gabriel Kolawole, and Abdul Dogo, unanimously affirmed the High Court’s verdict.

All grounds of appeal raised by the convicts were rejected, and they have been returned to prison custody.

While the convicts still retain the right to approach the Supreme Court, court officials said the arguments they raised at the appellate level are unlikely to succeed if repeated at the apex court.

The trial, which lasted about six years, also convicted the men of armed robbery, illegal possession of firearms, and culpable homicide.

In addition to the death sentence, they were each sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for illegal possession of firearms, in accordance with Nigerian law.

Lead prosecution counsel Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) described the appellate court’s decision as “thorough and well-considered,” despite the prolonged trial process.

Defence counsel Abdullah Jimba confirmed that preparations were underway to pursue a final appeal at the Supreme Court.

The 2018 Offa robbery continues to draw nationwide attention due to its scale and brutality, and the case remains a landmark in Nigeria’s fight against violent crime.

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How Routine FRSC Patrol Exposed Wanted Driver, Recovered Stolen Sienna

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A routine patrol by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Lagos and the exposure of a wanted driver, highlighting the importance of proper vehicle documentation and cooperation with authorities.

The incident occurred at the RS2.1114 Isolo Unit Command, where officers stopped an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna bearing registration number LSD438GK for a Vehicle Licence Violation (VLV) on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at about 5:11 p.m.

While the driver initially failed to present valid documents, further checks revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen and the driver was already declared wanted.

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The suspect was subsequently handed over in handcuffs to the Nigeria Police Force, Ajao Division, for further action.

The FRSC credited the recovery to the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS), a digital framework that strengthens vehicle verification and tracking.

The scheme has reportedly helped identify, trace, and recover numerous stolen vehicles nationwide, while curbing criminal syndicates involved in vehicle theft and identity manipulation.

In a statement, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide stressed that enforcement is not only about traffic compliance but also crime prevention and public safety, urging motorists to always carry valid documentation and cooperate with patrol officers.

Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed commended the Isolo team for their vigilance, affirming the FRSC’s commitment to leveraging technology, intelligence, and strategic partnerships to protect lives and property on Nigerian roads.

 

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Election Scandal in Abuja: Woman Busted With 20 Voter Cards in Kabusa

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A major election scandal unfolded on Saturday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as security agents apprehended a young woman in the Kabusa area for allegedly possessing 20 voter cards during the ongoing area council elections.

The woman, dressed in a black shirt and red trousers with a white scarf, was intercepted at Polling Unit 001 in Kabusa Primary School.

She was immediately escorted into a police van by security personnel, raising concerns about the integrity of the election process.

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Meanwhile, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, was on the ground monitoring the elections.

He visited several polling units, including the Karu Chief’s Palace, to interact with adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and assess voter turnout.

Wike reportedly inquired about the progress of the voting and the challenges faced by election officials.

This incident comes amid reports of low voter turnout and other electoral irregularities in parts of Abuja, underscoring ongoing concerns about electoral security and transparency in the FCT area council elections.

Authorities have assured that investigations are ongoing, and the suspect may face legal action pending further verification of her actions.

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NAFDAC Cracks Down On Alleged Expired Goods Ring In Niger, Seals 18 Warehouses

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its fight against unsafe consumables with the sealing of 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, over the alleged storage and planned distribution of expired food and beverage products worth N100 million.

The enforcement action followed intelligence reports that large quantities of expired goods were being stockpiled in facilities located around Ndazabo White House along Minna Road, behind Bida Modern Market in Niger State.

In a statement issued by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Mr. Olusayo Akintola, NAFDAC said its Investigation and Enforcement Directorate carried out the raid, uncovering thousands of expired items already packaged for distribution.

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Products recovered during the operation included 80,000 packets of expired non-alcoholic drinks, 5,000 packets of dairy milk, 16,000 packets of bottled water, 28 cartons of pasta, candies and other assorted goods.

The agency arrested managers of the affected warehouses for questioning, noting that preliminary investigations linked the facilities to a company identified as BY Ventures.

Following the discovery, NAFDAC extended its operation to supermarkets reportedly owned by the same company in Minna, where additional expired products and suspected counterfeit Goya oil were allegedly found. The supermarkets were subsequently sealed.

The Managing Director of the company, Alhaji Yusuf Nadabo, was invited for interrogation and reportedly admitted ownership of the seized expired products.

NAFDAC said investigations are ongoing and assured that appropriate regulatory sanctions would be applied at the conclusion of the probe to deter similar infractions.

The agency reiterated its warning to manufacturers, distributors and retailers to comply strictly with safety regulations, stressing that it would continue surveillance operations to protect public health.

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