A 22-year-old petrol station supervisor, Prosper Ese, was on Wednesday arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N1,256,400 from his employer.

The defendant, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and fraud.

He pleaded not guilty to the charges.

According to the prosecutor, ASP Edet Ekpo, the alleged offences occurred on March 2 at Arigbabuwo Petrol Filling Station, Oko-Afo, Badagry.

Ese reportedly stole N1,056,400 from sales remittances and fraudulently obtained N200,000 from a woman, Aisat Folorunsho, under false pretenses.

He was caught while attempting to flee the station.

The prosecution stated that the offences contravene Sections 287 and 311 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

Chief Magistrate N.A. Layeni granted the defendant bail at N1 million with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case until April 16 for mention.

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have eliminated a notorious bandit, Salisu Mohammed, also known as Dogo Saleh, in a decisive counter-kidnapping operation aimed at dismantling a violent criminal syndicate.

According to the police, the gang, which primarily operated along the Kaduna–Lokoja–Enugu highway and within the FCT, posed a major security threat.

“This marks a significant breakthrough in our relentless fight against criminal elements terrorizing the Federal Capital Territory and neighboring states,” the Command stated.

On March 3, 2025, acting on credible intelligence regarding bandit movements into the FCT, the Officer-in-Charge of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit led a strategic operation to cut off their access routes.

Following meticulous tracking, operatives intercepted and arrested Salisu Mohammed at Gidan Abe Forest as he attempted to move towards Bwari Area Council, FCT.

Mohammed, a 21-year-old Fulani man from Baban Saural village in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was identified as a notorious hitman working for bandit leaders based in Rijana Forest, Kaduna.

He was involved in numerous kidnappings along major highways, extorting massive ransoms from victims.

During the arrest, he attempted to flee, abandoning his belongings, which included an AK-49 rifle with two magazines, 60 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, and ₦3,000,000 in cash—proceeds from previous kidnappings.

Investigations linked Mohammed to several high-profile kidnappings and killings, including: The abduction of two individuals, including a security officer, at Kyauta Village, Chikun LGA, two years ago.

He was also linked to a ransom of millions of Naira was paid, but the officer was later killed.

The kidnapping of a security officer’s wife at Kike Village a year ago, with a ransom of millions of naira collected.

He was also suspected in the abduction of three individuals at Bagada Village five months ago, with another multi-million naira ransom extorted and many more.

However on March 4, 2025, at approximately 11:14 p.m., security operatives launched a follow-up operation based on intelligence gathered from the arrested suspect. Mohammed led the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to Kwasau Forest in Kagarko LGA, Kaduna State, where his gang, under Abdu Musa (alias Kanabaro), maintained a stronghold.

Upon arrival, the police team was ambushed by heavily armed bandits attempting to free Mohammed. A fierce gun battle ensued, with officers displaying superior tactical skills. The criminals were eventually overpowered and forced to flee with severe gunshot wounds.

During the crossfire, Mohammed sustained fatal gunshot wounds inflicted by his own gang members. He was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The police successfully dismantled the gang’s hideout. One officer from the FCT Anti-Kidnapping Unit sustained minor injuries and has since been treated and discharged.

FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, commended the operatives for their bravery, professionalism, and tactical efficiency.

He reassured residents that operations were ongoing to track down fleeing gang members and dismantle all criminal networks operating in the region.

Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspected bandits in the Hotoro area of Kano metropolis.

Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, March 8, 2025, said police recovered arms and ammunition, charms as well as over N1m cash from the suspects.

According to the PPRO, investigation revealed that the suspects were in Kano with intent to purchase an AK-47 rifle.

“In compliance with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM to all Police Commands and Formations on renewed vigor and determination to dominate the public space against all forms of criminal activities, the Kano State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its efforts to curb infiltration of banditry and related crimes in the State,” the statement read.

“On 6th March 2025, at about 2:00 pm, a team of Police detectives led by SP Ahmad Abdullahi, Officer-in-Charge of Jar Kuka Out-Post, Kano, apprehended four suspected bandits at Chula Filling Station, Hotoro Quarters, Kano.

“The suspects, namely Shukurana Salihu, 25 years old, Rabi’u Dahiru, 35 years old, Ya’u Idris, 30 years old, all from Katsina State and Muktar Sani, 30 years old, of Yandodo Hotoro Quarters, Kano, were arrested based on credible intelligence that they were in Kano with intent to purchase an AK-47 rifle.

“Upon thorough search, the following items were recovered: three (3) locally made revolver pistols, twelve (12) live ammunition of different calibers, four (4) cartridges, twenty-four (24) pieces of bearing balls, four (4) knives, one (1) cutlass, cash sum of one million, twenty-eight thousand, eight hundred naira (N1,028,800) and some suspected charms.

“The suspects are currently undergoing discreet investigation at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and will be charged to court for prosecution upon completion of the investigation.

“This achievement is a testament to the Command’s commitment to tackling the infiltration of banditry into the state and other forms of criminality. We appreciate the support and cooperation of the public in our efforts to maintain law and order.”