Nigeria’s security and anti-corruption agencies reported a flurry of actions today, spanning counter-banditry operations, fraud prosecutions and a high-profile foreign trial, with notable activity in the South-South.
Channels Television reported that bandits killed three police officers and injured two in an ambush, as military operations continued nationwide. Nairametrics cited the military as saying dozens of suspects were neutralised and more than 100 arrested across multiple theatres, while The Authority said troops raided a Plateau hideout and neutralised a notorious kidnapper. CGTN reported that Nigerian army officers accused in an alleged coup plot will face trial.
In the courts, The Punch said the EFCC arraigned a North East Development Commission official and others over alleged N2.2bn contract fraud, and AllAfrica reported remand orders in a separate alleged N5bn case linked to the commission. Leadership reported that the Attorney-General received court approval to review ICPC fraud charges involving senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome.
Abroad, AfricaNews reported that the London corruption trial of former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke opened, while Olori Supergal said she entered a not guilty plea.
In the South-South, Independent Nigeria reported that the Delta State Orientation Bureau hailed an NDLEA drug bust. Police advisories warned intending travellers about visa scams.
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