Category: Security

Dangote Reacts to News Of Phyna Sister’s Death

August 31, 2025 (updated August 31, 2025) Published by

The Dangote Group has expressed profound sadness over the death of Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna , who died weeks after a road accident involving one of the company’s trucks near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State.

In a statement issued shortly after the announcement of her passing,  the company said:“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth Otabor, who was injured in the recent road incident involving one of our trucks in Auchi, Edo State.”

Dangote Group noted that since the accident, its officials and insurance partners had supported Ruth and her family, covering all financial and medical expenses.

The statement added that arrangements had been made to fly her abroad for advanced treatment.

Since the accident, our officials and insurance partners have been by her side, covering all financial and medical costs and supporting her family. Arrangements had been made for her to be flown to India for advanced treatment, pending medical clearance from her doctors,”the company explained.

Sadly, despite these efforts and Ruth’s brave fight to live, we lost her today,”the Dangote Group stated.

The conglomerate reaffirmed its commitment to safety and accountability in its operations, while extending condolences to the Otabor family.

At Dangote Group, safety, accountability, and compassion remain at the core of our operations. We remain committed to strengthening our safety systems and supporting those affected in moments of tragedy. May God grant her mercy and eternal rest,”the statement concluded.

Ruth’s death was earlier confirmed by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the Otabor family.

With a heavy heart, the family regrets to announce the passing on to the glory of their daughter, sister, and mother on this 31st Day of August, 2025 at about 06:30Hrs,” the statement read.

The family added that they are devastated by the tragedy and have requested privacy to grieve, noting that details of Ruth’s funeral arrangements will be made public at a later date.

Ruth’s death comes just weeks after she was hit by a heavy-duty truck linked to Dangote Group near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, on August 13.

Eyewitnesses said the truck crushed her leg before it was eventually stopped by a bystander.

BREAKING: Thugs Invade ADC Event in Kaduna, Injure Supporters.

August 30, 2025 (updated August 30, 2025) Published by

Suspected thugs on Saturday disrupted an African Democratic Congress (ADC) event in Kaduna, leaving several supporters injured and properties vandalised.

Viral videos circulating online show the attackers storming the venue, which was decorated in ADC colours, and assaulting participants.

Photos from the scene also revealed party members with varying degrees of injuries.

The incident comes weeks after opposition politicians formally adopted the ADC as the platform for a united front against the ruling party.

Among key figures in the coalition is former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

They Said My Tinted Glass Permit Was Fake’ – ZicSaloma Accuses Police Of Harassment

August 24, 2025 (updated August 24, 2025) Published by

Nigerian content creator, Aloma Junior, known as Zicsaloma, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of extortion and harassment during routine checks on tinted glass permits in Lagos.

He claimed that he was targeted because he drives a Mercedes-Benz.

Speaking via a viral video shared on social media, the comedian lamented that youths with exotic cars are unfairly stereotyped.

He recounted how police officers repeatedly stopped him despite holding a valid tinted glass permit issued by the police.

According to him, the officers dismissed the permit as fake and attempted to extort money from him.

He said, “I want to sell my Benz, not because I am broke, but because of the Nigerian Police. How can you people stop me more than five times in one day? Coming out from my house before that Ibrahim Tseya traffic light, the police there no be here (sic).

They stopped me and jumped into my car. They said, ‘Let’s go to the station.’ I asked for what, and they said, ‘tinted permit. I showed them my tinted permit, and they said it was fake.

I’m showing you a tinted permit from your website. I went to the mainland to capture it; they still claimed it was fake. I said, ‘No problem, let’s go.’ Getting to the station, they said, Let’s go behind.’ I asked why we can’t go into the station; no response. As I came down from the car, people started shouting, ‘Aloma, Aloma.’

It’s like they noticed people knew me and I might not be that scammer, yahoo boy or fraudster they think I am, because I wore a cap and earrings. The next minute, they called an Oga from the Ajiwe police station, the one around Ajah to come outside the station to meet me, so the Oga came and realised a lot of people knew me, and he became careful and demanded we go into the station.

To my greatest surprise, he started walking behind the station and trying to be jovial and saw that I was recording myself. He asked why I was recording and he would charge me, and I said, ‘No problem, let me go inside so you will charge me.’ Then he took me to the higher Oga, and that one said we are friends and then let me go.”

Zicsaloma explained that the harassment continued at four more checkpoints on the same day.

He continued, “Heading towards the Ajah bridge, another set stopped me and said I should come down in the middle of the under Ajah bridge. Luckily, the other colleague knew me and said I should go because I am a comedian.

Heading to VGC, another set stopped me. Let me see your papers.

My papers are complete; it’s just because of the Benz I am driving. It’s not always Benz that can commit a crime.

As it seems now, I may commit a crime with a small car, keep human head in a small corolla and may likely not get caught.

Please, who wants my Benz? I am tired; the stopping is tiring and exhausting. That’s why I rarely drive my Benz.”

Nigeria Police Repatriate Wanted Notorious Chinese Gang Leader [Photos]

August 24, 2025 (updated August 24, 2025) Published by

The Nigeria Police Force, in an operation executed through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully repatriated a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China.

ObasEmpire reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Sunday signed by Force Spokesperson, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi.

This decisive action, carried out in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Beijing and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, underscores the Force’s unyielding commitment to its fight against transnational organized crime.

Dai Qisheng, a notorious gang leader wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for orchestrating and leading violent organized crimes, fled his home country in 2024 after a warrant for his arrest was issued by the Public Security Bureau of Zhijin County.

Determined to evade justice, he sought refuge in Nigeria. Operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja tracked, surveilled, and apprehended the fugitive in Abuja on 8th August, 2025.

Following his arrest, the fugitive was repatriated on 15th August, 2025 to Beijing under the established framework of police-to-police cooperation, coordinated by INTERPOL.

The statement added: “This operation not only reaffirms the Nigeria Police Force’s resolve to ensure that no fugitive finds a safe haven within Nigeria but also reflects the strength of international partnerships in addressing the increasingly complex threats of global crime networks.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM has reassured of the Nigeria Police Forces commitment to continuously improve on international alliances, leveraging intelligence-sharing and operational collaboration to ensure that borders never become barriers to justice.

He emphasized that the arrest and repatriation of Dai Qisheng is a clear message to criminals worldwide that the Federal Republic of Nigeria will not be a hiding place for fugitives.”

Six killed, three missing in Sokoto boat accident

August 24, 2025 (updated August 24, 2025) Published by

At least, six people have lost their lives and three others are missing after a boat accident in Garin Faji, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

According to reports, the victims were among dozens of people who boarded boats while trying to escape an attack by armed bandits. However, one of the boats capsized, leading to multiple casualties.

The Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed the incident. A senior official who spoke to journalists under condition of anonymity said 19 people were rescued from the water, while search and rescue operations are ongoing to locate the missing passengers.

The development comes just six days after a similar mishap in neighbouring Goronyo Local Government Area, where four people died while trying to escape a bandit raid.

JUST IN: Bandits invade Katsina mosque, rain bullets on worshippers

August 19, 2025 (updated August 19, 2025) Published by

Thirteen worshippers have been killed after some yet-to-be-identified gunmen invaded a mosque in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

It was gathered that the bandits upon invading the mosque rained bullets on the worshippers leading to the death of 13 of them.

Several others were also wounded in the attack which took place in the early hours of Tuesday, August 19.

In reaction to the attack, the Katsina State government has ordered the deployment of a team of security operatives to the area.

Sources said the bandits launched the attack on the Unguwan Mantau community in what is supposed to be a reprisal attack

Nasir Mu’azu, the Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs said the victims were praying when the incident happened.

“The incident occurred when criminal elements launched a reprisal attack on the community. The Muslim members of the community were praying in the mosque during the Fajr prayer when the criminal element started shooting sporadically in the mosque.

The attack was in retaliation for the community’s successful defence efforts two days earlier. The people of Unguwan Mantau decided to lay an ambush against the bandits and killed many of them. They rescued victims taken from Ruwan Sanyi village and seized 3 motorcycles and 2 AK-47s,” Mu’azu said.

In addition, Mu’azu noted that the air component commander of the Forward Operating Base, Nigerian Army, and Nigerian Police Force have already deployed operatives to clear those bandits.

He said that during the rainy season, these bandits hide under the crops within the farmlands to perpetrate their evil acts.

As government, we salute the gallantry and disposition of the people of Unguwar Mantau, and we are committed to fighting these bandits and ensuring safety across our communities,” he stated.

He further extended the state government’s condolences to the families of those affected by the incident.

EFCC Secures Conviction Of Three Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Obasanjo Library

August 19, 2025 (updated August 19, 2025) Published by

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has secured the conviction of three more persons arrested at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for internet fraud.

ObasEmpire reports that the development comes just days after a court convicted four others nabbed at a hotel within the OOPL premises. The EFCC confirmed that the fresh convictions bring the total number of convicted persons from the sting operation to seven.

Justice Deinde Dipeolu, a vacation judge of the Federal High Court, Lagos, handed down the ruling on Monday after the defendants pleaded guilty to the charges preferred against them.

The convicts, Adenekan Ayinde, Oyatokun Qudus, and Adisa Okikiade, were among 93 suspected internet fraudsters arrested during an EFCC raid on August 10, 2025, at a pool party organised at the OOPL hotel. According to the anti-graft agency, the sting operation was carried out while the suspects were “celebrating their exploits.”

Adenekan Ayinde was arraigned for fraudulently impersonating a white woman from the United States on his Google account. He pleaded guilty and confirmed paying ₦200,000 in restitution to his victim. An iPhone 14 Pro Max recovered from him was admitted as evidence. He was sentenced to one month in prison with an option of a ₦300,000 fine.

Similarly, Oyatokun Qudus, who posed as “Eric Melissa” on Instagram to defraud unsuspecting victims, also pleaded guilty and was handed a one-month jail term with an option of a ₦300,000 fine.

The third convict, Adisa Okikiade, was found guilty of impersonating “Anthony Krenn” on Google with the intent to obtain undue advantage. He was sentenced equally after entering a guilty plea, with the option of a fine granted by the court.

EFCC prosecutor, Saadatu Yabo, said the agency would continue to arraign the remaining suspects “in batches” until all 93 individuals arrested at the OOPL are brought before the court.

Dangote industries, you are not the Only Rich man on the earth; you have mad many parents Childless-AJS

August 18, 2025 (updated August 18, 2025) Published by

In a recent Facebook post, Apostle Johnson Suleman criticized Dangote Industries over what he described as reckless handling of its operations, following a tragic accident in Auchi.

The cleric expressed his anger after reports that a Dangote truck was involved in a fatal crash that claimed three lives.

Suleman lamented that the company’s practices have led to repeated tragedies, stressing that such incidents have devastated many families.

Addressing the company directly, he wrote, “Dangote Industries you are not the only rich man on earth. Your recklessness in managing your business has caused harm to families and made many parents childless. Your truck just killed 3 persons few mins ago in Auchi.”

He further accused the company of employing underqualified drivers, alleging that many of them are untrained and under the influence of drugs while operating heavy-duty vehicles.

According to him, this negligence has continued to put innocent lives at risk. In his words, “You give trucks to little boys who are high on drugs and untrained.”

BREAKING: Ibom Air Passenger Dragged to Court Over ‘Unruly’ Behaviour, Remanded in Prison

August 11, 2025 (updated August 11, 2025) Published by

The passenger who allegedly assaulted airline officials on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos has been arraigned in court.

The development was disclosed by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.

The passenger identified as Comfort Emmanson has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending further proceedings.

Recall that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) warned that it would intensify enforcement actions at Nigerian airports in response to the growing incidence of unruly passenger behaviour.

Days earlier, a similar incident occurred involving Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1), who recently attempted to prevent a ValueJet aircraft from taking off after being deboarded.

Moshood Tweeted; “The more reason the flying public should be more careful, the unruly passenger on Uyo-Lagos bound Ibom Air, Miss Comfort Emmanson has been charged to court and she’s now cooling off in Kirikiri,”

ObasEmpire reported that trouble started on Sunday, August 10, 2025, on a an Ibom flight from Uyo to Lagos, Emmanson got into argument with a fellow passenger after refusing to switch off her Mobile Phone.

She bluntly refused to comply until the Pilot-in-Command made an announcement, after which a fellow passenger seated beside her took the phone and switched it off. This action prompted a verbal tirade from Ms. Emmanson. The situation was eventually calmed, and the flight departed as scheduled.

Upon arrival in Lagos, Ms. Emmanson waited for all other passengers to disembark and then proceeded to confront the Purser who had earlier instructed her. She walked up to the unsuspecting Purser, stepped on her, forcibly tore off her wig, removed her glasses and threw it to the floor, and used her footwear to assault her. She slapped her several times and when the other cabin crew member tried to intervene, she slapped her too. She then attempted to forcibly remove a fire extinguisher to use as a weapon, an act that could have damaged and grounded the aircraft.

It had to take combined efforts from Flight crew and Security to get her off the plane.

Panic as train coach detaches on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

August 7, 2025 (updated August 7, 2025) Published by

Panic erupted on Thursday morning after a train coach detached from the rest of its compartments along the Ladipo section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, temporarily halting movement and sparking confusion in the area.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. and lasted for over 30 minutes. The affected train was en route from Ogba Ayo in Ogun State to Apapa in Lagos when the rear compartment suddenly disconnected.

According to an eyewitness, Oloruntoba Omodele, the sudden detachment startled both commuters and bystanders near the tracks. Despite the disruption, there were no casualties.

Everyone was shocked by what happened, but thankfully, no lives were lost,” Omodele recounted.

The Ladipo area, known for its heavy vehicular traffic and congestion, has witnessed multiple transport-related incidents in the past, raising ongoing safety concerns.

It was gathered that emergency responders reportedly arrived swiftly to clear the scene and manage traffic that had begun to build up as a result of the incident.

While officials have yet to comment publicly on the exact cause of the mechanical fault, transportation analysts are urging a prompt investigation and improved maintenance standards, particularly in busy urban corridors like Lagos.

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