N544m scam: Court frees ex-SGF Lawal, others

N544m scam: Court frees ex-SGF Lawal, others

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and five others have been dismissed and acquitted of the N544 million contract fraud charges filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.Information Guide Nigeria Friday, the court ruled that the anti-corruption agency failed to establish a prima facie case against the former … Read more

Oil theft: NSCDC arrests 19 suspects in Rivers

Oil theft: NSCDC arrests 19 suspects in Rivers

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps reported on Monday that its agents had detained 19 people in connection with alleged oil theft and associated crimes in various areas of Rivers State.Information Guide Nigeria Seven automobiles, three wooden boats, and two trucks were taken from the accused individuals, according to the corps, which also claimed … Read more

10 Types and Nature of Banditry in Nigeria

10 Types and Nature of Banditry in Nigeria

Banditry is a generic term that refers to any form of outlaw. Those who engage in banditry are referred to as bandits. Thus, robbers are bandits; extortionists are bandits; murderers are bandits. All forms of thievery and marauding are banditry.Information Guide Nigeria Therefore, banditry, being a term used to refer to many crimes, can be … Read more