SHOCKING: N5bn Found In Army General’s Daughter’s Account (See Who She is)

Over N5 billion has been traced to the bank account of a daughter of one of the recently retired Army Generals being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
A top official of the anti-graft agency told Saturday Sun that the discovery was made by a team of operatives in the Intelligence and Special Operations Section of the Commission, saddled with the responsibility of carrying out further investigation of those indicted in the Third Interim Report of the Presidential Committee on the Audit of Defence Equipment approved by President Muhammadu Buhari in July.

Those listed for further investigation include two former Chiefs of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. O.A. Ihejirika (Rtd) and Lt.-Gen. K.T.J. Minimah (Rtd); former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs II, Dr Nurudeen Mohammed and three former Permanent Secretaries in the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Bukar Goni Aji, Mr. Haruna Sanusi and Mr. E.O, Oyemomi, among others.
In the process of investigating the tenures of the two former Chiefs of Army Staff, Lt. General Azubuike Ihejirika and Lt. General Kenneth Minimah, the immediate past Chief of Accounts and Budget, CAB at the Army Headquarters in Abuja (Names withheld) who served the two Army Chiefs also came under scrutiny. Although the General bears Northern muslim names, he is from one of the biggest cities in the Southwest. His unknown Yoruba name is Iyanda.

The source further told Saturday Sun that following the discovery of suspicious cash deposits in an account in the name of the first daughter of the Army General in a new generation bank, a lien was placed on the account by the EFCC. The young lady who is under 30 recently got married (Names withheld). The account officer, a lady who manages the account was subsequently invited by the EFCC. She spilled during interrogation. Her confession led to the invitation of the General’s daughter towards the last week of August.
The source stated that she pleaded for more time to enable her attend to her infant child. The young nursing mother eventually turned up with her mother, baby, husband and lawyer about two weeks ago. And for two days, she faced interrogation though she was not detained because she is a nursing mother.

A summary of criminal infringements already established against her and her father borders on conspiracy and money laundering. “Details of the account show that cash deposits of about N10 million were consistently paid into the account sometimes five or six times a day. The money so far deposited into that account and another in London should well be over N5 billion”, the source added.

Investigators also discovered that even though the lady was still a student in the United Kingdom, hundreds of thousands of Pound Sterling were wired into the bank account of a London based firm’s bank account for her. The firm, Carrington Whyte Consulting with Flat 4, Grove End Gardens 33 Grove End Road NW8 9LL London, as its address, was curiously registered around June 2014 and shortly after, the funds began to hit its bank account from Nigeria in torrents.
Though the Army General’s daughter is currently on administrative bail, she is however, expected to report back for further interrogation next week. “We had to study her last statements, juxtapose them with our findings and draw up fresh questions for her and with which we confront her next week”, the source explained.

It was further gathered that apart from procurement contracts fraud, the retired Chief of Accounts and Budget along with the two indicted COAS will have to explain how billions of excess funds in Army salary accounts were diverted, withdrawn in cash and shared when they are eventually confronted by investigators.
It was gathered that the next suspect to be taken in would be her father whose interrogation may in turn lead to the arrest or invitation of two Army Chiefs, Gen Ihejirika and his successor as COAS, Gen Minimah who were both recommended for further investigation by the Presidential probe panel.

The panel had in a statement on Thursday July 14 by AVM Jon Ode (Rtd), President of the Presidential Committee on the Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement in the Armed Forces (2007-2015) recommended a number of serving and retired military officers for further investigation.

Among those to be investigated are 18 serving and retired military personnel, 12 serving and retired public officials and 24 chief executive officers of companies involved in the procurement. According to the statement, all were either accounting officers or played key roles in the Nigerian Army procurement activities during the period under review.
Those listed for further investigation include two former Chiefs of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. O.A. Ihejirika (Rtd) and Lt.-Gen. K.T.J. Minimah (Rtd); former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs II, Dr Nurudeen Mohammed and three former Permanent Secretaries in the Ministry of Defence – Mr. Bukar Goni Aji, Mr. Haruna Sanusi and Mr. E.O, Oyemomi.
Also, the CEOs to be investigated include Col. Olu Bamgbose (Rtd) of Bamverde Ltd; Mr. Amity Sade of Dolyatec Comms Ltd and DYI Global Services and Mr. Edward Churchill of Westgate Global Trust Ltd.

According to the Committee, the total amount spent for procurement and operations within the period were N185,843,052,564.30 and $685,349,692.49.
It found that the Nigerian Army Contracts awarded by the Ministry of Defence for the period under review were often awarded without “significant input from end-user (Nigerian Army) and to vendors who lacked the necessary technical competence”

”As an example, 3 contracts with a total value of N5,940,000,000.00 were awarded to DYI Global Services Ltd and Doiyatec Comms Nig. Ltd (owned by the same individuals) for the procurement of military hardware including 20 units of KM-38 Twin Hull Boats and 6 Units of 4X4 ambulances fitted with radios. The committee found that the 2 companies collected N5,103,500,000.00, representing 86% of the total value of the 3 contracts worth N5,940,000,000.00, but only performed to the tune of N2,992,183,705.31,” the report said.
The committee also found that a contract worth N169,916,849.77 for the procurement of 53 Armoured Vehicles Spare Parts, with 90 days completion time, is yet to be completed five years after.

With respect to contracts awarded directly by the Nigerian Army, the Committee found that many of the contracts were characterized by “lack of due process, in breach of extant procurement regulations and tainted by corrupt practices.
“In this regard, a review of the procurement carried out by Chok Ventures Ltd and Integrated Equipment Services Ltd established that between March 2011 and December 2013, the 2 companies exclusively procured various types of Toyota and Mitsubishi vehicles worth over N3,000,000,000.0 for the Nigerian Army without any competitive bidding.
”Though the committee found no credible evidence of delivery of the vehicles, the vendors were fully paid based on job completion certificate authenticated by the then Chief of Logistics. Also, analysis of the various bank accounts of the 2 companies showed transfers to individuals related to then Chief of Army Staff,” the report said.

BREAKING! Herdsman Dared Fayose & Grazed his Cow in Ekiti; See What Happened to him

EKITI COURT SENTENCES HERDSMAN TO TWO YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR GRAZING

A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced one Ali Haruna to two years imprisonment for taking his cows for grazing in a farmland and destroying crops.

The Magistrate, Idowu Ayenimo, in his judgement, said the accused was arraigned in his court on Jan 22, 2016 over a two-count charge of wilful and unlawful damage of farm crops at Ago Aduloju in Ado-Ekiti.

The 18-year-old Haruna was confirmed by the four prosecuting witnesses to have been caught in the midnight grazing his cow in the farm belonging to Abdulahi Yaho and Bello Mohammed.

The cash crops said to have destroyed by the cows in the farm included cassava, maize, okro and pepper, all valued at N3 million.

In his defence, the defendant had told the court that the owner of the cows lived in Ilorin, Kwara.

The magistrate said that the court did not believe Haruna’s defence as it was not credible.

He held that the police prosecutor, Mr Olasunkanmi Bankole, had proved his case beyond reasonable doubt.

He thereby convicted the defendant as charged without option of fine.

The magistrate ordered that sentence should run concurrently, explaining that the term was minimal because the offence was committed before the Grazing Law was promulgated in the state.

The defence counsel, Mr Chris Omokhafe, had prayed the court to be liberal in the dispensation of justice, saying that he was a first offender. 

Four Nigerian Citizens Arrested Over Drugs Trafficking In India (Photo)

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police on Monday booked cases under Preventive Detention Act against four Nigerian nationals on charges of drug peddling.

The Nigerian nationals, Ugochukwu Solomon Ubabuko alias Ugo, Obiora Chukwuemeka Peter, Ezeh Christian Chuku alias David and Uzor Promise Chukuwudi, were arrested in a joint operation done by the Task Force and Anti-Narcotics Cell teams.

The accused used to procure cocaine for Rs 2,800 per gram through other Nigerian nationals living in Goa and were selling the same for Rs 5,000 and above, depending on the customer requirement in Hyderabad, said the police.

“Their illegal and highly dangerous activities of peddling of cocaine among the innocent people of Hyderabad have been endangering the lives of youth and innocent people,” said Task Force DCP B Limba Reddy.

To control the activities of drug offenders in the city and to promote safety and security, a special drive is being held to control activities of criminals. The four Nigerian nationals are put under PD Act and have been lodged in Chanchalguda Central Prison on Monday.

UNBELIEVABLE! Police Officers Set on Fire on the Street in Broad Daylight by Protesters (Photos)

A police officer bursts into flames after being struck by a Molotov cocktail

Police officers in France were set on fire by Molotov cocktails in central Paris today as thousands took to the streets to protest against government labour reform.

According to The Sun UK, at least five were seriously injured around Place de la Republique, where a march ended just before 5pm.

CRS riot police initially used tear gas and baton charges to try and restore order, and then came under heavy attack themselves.

An eyewitness said: “Molotov cocktails are landing right on top of them. Police are getting badly hurt.”

Anarchists and other radicals wearing black hoodies and face masks could be seen throwing the improvised bombs, together with bricks and metal bars.

“We’re here to fight back against a corrupt government,” said Florent Gilbert, a 19-year-old student who had gathered with a group of around 100 agitators.

“The police are trying to clear the streets, but we have every right to show those in power what we think of them.”

As the violence intensified, acts of vandalism took place everywhere, as bus stops and shop fronts were attacked.

There were similar scenes in other French cities, including Nantes and Lyon during the latest round of protests against controversial reforms.

They were passed last summer with the aim of liberalising the employment market, making it easier for bosses to hire and fire.

But opponents say they are an attack on hard-won worker rights, all of which are now in peril.

The protest marks the 14th of its kind in six months, and saw more than 1,200 police turn up to keep order at the Paris march, which involved around 10,000 protestors.

In May a video emerged of a protestor setting fire to a police car close to Place de la Republique as two officers sat inside.

They managed to scramble to safety just before it burst into flames, as a crowd chanted: “Cops, pigs, killers!”Four people were later arrested and faced charges.

By 8pm there had been 62 arrests in Paris, and 32 people were put under formal criminal investigation for a range of public order offences.

At least five officers were being treated for injuries including burns.

Thousands continued to pour into the square, along with squads of riot police.

Nollywood Actress Sochima Ezeoke Aborted Duncan Mighty’s Baby Over Shame

Last week we shared the story of an intimate relationship between singer Duncan Mighty and his girlfriend, Nollywood actress Sochima Ezeoke but the duo later debunked it.

As we speak, reliable sources from Port Harcourt claim the actress has just aborted the pregnancy over the shame of carrying a bastard child.

Duncan Mighty as we speak has vowed not to marry her due to his commitment to another lady known to his family members.

Close friends of Sochima Ezeoke said she went to an abortion clinic today to get rid of the baby.

“Please share this information to educate ladies that abortion is a sin before God. Thanks.”  – said a source from Port Harcourt.

OMG! Gigantic Python Swallows Two Goats in Lagos State (Photos)

The python being displayed alongside the dead goats

As Nigerians will always say; “Wonders shall never end”. Who would have thought a monstrous python snake of this size will be found in an urban street like the Bucknor Okoye street in Jakande, Lagos?

This mind-boggling report was shared on a popular online forum in Nigeria by a Lagosian who has expressed astonishment with the size of the animal as well as the threat of having other snakes like it within the vicinity of the area.

Read the poster’s words below:

“This happened in my friend’s street. I saw it with my eyes. A python came out from a canal near a woman’s house and entered her goat house, swallowed one pregnant and one male goat. The woman came out in the morning to feed her goats, when she was about to enter the goat house she now saw a big python on the floor. The python could not move again. The woman ran with her both legs shouting.

“All the people in the neighborhood came out. This happened in Bucknor Okoye street in Jakande Lagos. I pity those that always buy land in swampy areas, all in the name of answering a landlord or landlady. To tell u the truth, if those goat were to be little kids sleeping, the python would have swallowed them as well.”