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EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of 20 Properties, 10 Vehicles, Others for Arthur Eze

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has through the Court of Appeal, Abuja recovered 20 properties, 10 vehicles and three princely wristwatches from two brothers,
Olisaebuka Eze and Onyeka Nnadozie Eze for a petitioner, Arthur Eze.
In a final forfeiture ruling on Friday, June 7, 2024 by a three-man panel of justices, the Appeal Court, Abuja, dismissed the appeal filed by the brothers and affirmed the final forfeiture of the properties, vehicles and other items to Arthur Eze, the nominal petitioner as presented by the Commission’s counsel, Ibrahim Buba.
The properties all located in Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja were held by the court to have been acquired with proceeds of crime committed against Arthur Eze.
The properties and items which Justice Modupe Osho-Adebiyi of the FCT High Court, sitting in Gudu, Abuja, had in April 2022, ordered their final forfeiture to the petitioner include: seven bedroom duplex at Plot 1772 Cadastral Zone B06, Mabushi District, FCT Abuja, located at No: 5 Ifeanyi Araraume Street Mabushi, Abuja; Plot No. 621, Cadastral Zone B07 within Katampe District with file No. JG 10188;
nine units of two-bedroom flats located at Plot 375 off Ameyo Adadovah Way, in Kado District, Abuja; three bedroom terrace duplex located at Brookhouse Residence Karsana District FCT, Abuja; Plot No. AHE540 in Lugbe AMAC Housing Estate measuring 1,500sqm; Plot No. 285,
measuring 1,589.28sqm in Cadastral Zone E23 Kyami District Abuja; Plot No. R9530AA, measuring 1,000sqm, located at Traders Layout 3 Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja; Plot No. R9530AA,
measuring 1,000sqm, located at Traders Layout 3 Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja.
Other properties are: Plot No. XK1057,
measuring 800sqm, located in Apo Layout, AMAC FCT, Abuja; Plot of land with RofO with file No. AN 69550 dated 28/10/2012 at Kyami District Abuja; Plot No. 0844 in NAF Valley Estate, Asokoro Abuja, measuring about 1316.79; Plot No. 188 Cadastral Zone E 12 of Orozo, measuring 875sqm
The items include: a red Oulm wristwatch, stainless steel back Japan Move 3377; a golden-coloured Just Bling wristwatch JB-6116; and a golden Piaget wristwatch with serial no. 8066-639333.
The vehicles are: a Toyota Camry 2014 2016 model; Toyota Camry 2014 model; a Toyota Highlander; a Honda Accord 2013 model; Mercedes Benz GLE 2015 model; Toyota Tundra with chassis No. STFRYF17EX171601 and a car spare key; Toyota Avalon with registration No. RSH111; Honda Civic with registration No. YAB58EN; Mercedes Benz C 400 with Reg. No. KWL43A5 and a Kia SUV.
Dissatisfied with the High court order, the brothers approached the appellate court in separate appeals praying that the order be set aside. However, in the appeal court judgment read by Justice H.A. Barka, the appellate court held that the duo did not satisfactorily prove that they legitimately acquired the properties and all the items involved. According to Justice Barka, the appellants did not “place any material before the court to enable it to disturb the findings of the lower court.” The court further held that the appeal lacked merit and dismissed it
accordingly. “The judgment of the lower court is affirmed,” Justice Barka, stated.
The road to the final forfeiture began in 2020, when the EFCC received a petition from Arthur Eze, alleging theft, criminal misappropriation, and money laundering against the first respondent Olisaebuka Eze who was the administrative officer of his company, Oranto Petroleum Ltd.
According to Arthur Eze, Olisaebuka Eze in connivance with his brother, Nnadozie Eze stole his money that ran into billions of naira and millions of dollars, with which
both used to acquire properties in Abuja and Enugu.
Upon conclusion of investigations, the Commission arrested Olisaebuka Eze and his brother accomplice, Nnadozie Eze and froze their bank accounts, following court orders.
In an attempt to rock the boat, the respondents filed a suit at the FCT High Court, Apo, before Justice S.B. Begore, seeking the enforcement of their fundamental rights. At the end of the hearing, Justice Belgore held that the Commission violated the fundamental rights of the respondents and
awarded N10 million damages in their favour. The Commission through its counsel, Buba, challenged the ruling in the Court of Appeal which overturned the decision of the lower court and held that the detention of the respondents by the Commission and the freezing of his accounts were for the purpose of investigation and were properly backed by orders of the court. “The EFCC’s action did not amount to a violation of the respondent’s rights,” the court held.
The court further awarded N500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) against the respondents in favour of the EFCC.
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Policeman remanded for allegedly raping teenager inside Lagos office

An Ogba Magistrate Court in Lagos State, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of 56-year-old policeman Owolabi Akinlolu at the Maximum Correctional Centre Kirikiri for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl in his office.
Owolabi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police at the Ogudu Police Station in Lagos, allegedly raped the survivor in his office after promising to help recover her phone, which was stolen by one-chance robbers while she was returning from Ikeja with her grandmother and siblings.
Akinlolu reportedly summoned the teenager to his office on June 29, claiming they had apprehended the suspect who had stolen her phone two weeks earlier.Upon arriving at the police station, the senior police officer allegedly locked his office door behind him and raped the teenager.
In July 2024, the survivor’s mother, Mrs Aramide Olupona, accused the police of attempting to cover up the case, revealing that the suspect’s wife and family had pleaded with her to drop the charges, as Akinlolu was set to retire in December 2024.
At the Magistrate Court 11 on Tuesday, the prosecution counsel, backed by a seven-paragraph affidavit, urged the court to remand the defendant, stating that the offence of defilement violates Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.In response to the prosecution’s request, Magistrate O.O. Fagboun ordered the defendant’s remand at the Maximum Correctional Centre and adjourned the case until March 11, 2025, for trial and further proceedings. Punch
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Saudi Arabia releases new 2025 Hajj rules, bans children, updated visa policies

Saudi Arabia has announced new changes to the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, including a new restriction barring children from participating.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that the move aimed to protect children from potential dangers posed by heavy crowds during the pilgrimage.
The decision is part of broader efforts to ensure a safer and more seamless Hajj experience.
According to the ministry, the large crowds during Hajj pose serious risks to children, making this precautionary measure necessary.
Additionally, priority for the 2025 Hajj will be given to first-time pilgrims to allow more Muslims the opportunity to undertake this religious obligation at least once in their lives.
● Changes in visa regulations
Starting February 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will issue only single-entry visas for pilgrims from 14 countries, including India, to prevent unauthorized Hajj participation.
Authorities noted that unauthorized pilgrimages had contributed to overcrowding at key sites, making crowd management and safety more challenging.
The updated visa policy aims to improve the overall Hajj experience by controlling the number of attendees.
Saudi authorities continue to refine Hajj regulations to make the pilgrimage safer and more organized.
Pilgrims are encouraged to register through official channels and follow the new guidelines to avoid complications.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia had also introduced significant changes to its visa policy, effective February 1, 2025, limiting travellers from 14 countries to single-entry visas.
This move aims to address concerns over unauthorized Hajj pilgrims entering the country on long-term visit visas.
● Affected Countries
The new regulations target travellers from the following nations: Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen. As part of the policy shift, the Saudi government has indefinitely suspended the one-year multiple-entry visas for tourism, business, and family visits from these countries.
●¡Hajj registration and new payment options
Saudi citizens and residents can register for the 2025 Hajj season via the Nusuk app or the official website. Applicants are required to verify their personal details and register their travel companions.
A new instalment-based payment plan has also been introduced for domestic pilgrims. Payments can be made in three stages: a 20% deposit within 72 hours of booking, followed by two 40% instalments due by Ramadan 20 and Shawwal 20. The ministry clarified that reservations will only be confirmed once the final payment is received.
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Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Plateau

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have successfully rescued three kidnapped victims along the Barkin Ladi-Mangu road in Mairana village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources said the rescue operation was carried out on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, following intelligence on the abduction.
The sources said that the victims were kidnapped at approximately 7:45 a.m. on February 11, 2025.
In response, troops from Sector 8 of Operation Golden Peace swiftly mobilized to the scene, where they discovered a red Ford Space Bus parked along the roadside.
Troops immediately conducted a search operation in the surrounding bushes, leading to the successful rescue of the three victims unharmed.
The kidnappers had abandoned them and fled upon sighting the advancing security personnel.
The victims were reunited with their vehicle and continued their journey safely. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing criminals.
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