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Two Undocumented Nigerians Remanded in South Africa Over R1.2 Million Drug Bust
Two undocumented Nigerian nationals, Ikemukwu Benjermin Ezirim (39) and Christian Valentine Uchenna (37), have been remanded in custody in South Africa for alleged drug-related offenses.
The suspects appeared before the Volkrust Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga on Friday, November 29, 2024. Captain Dineo Sekgotodi, spokesperson for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), revealed that the duo was arrested during a multi-agency operation on Thursday in Volkrust.
“The operation was based on intelligence about suspects dealing in drugs. Upon arrival, one suspect tried to flush some of the drugs down the toilet,” Sekgotodi stated. The team discovered more drugs hidden in the suspects’ vehicle, including in the body and tyres.
Authorities seized drugs worth R1.2 million, a Silver Mercedes-Benz C180 valued at R400,000, five cellphones worth R15,000, a weighing scale, and R2,000 in cash. It was also found that the suspects lacked valid documentation.
Their case has been postponed to December 9, 2024, for a bail hearing. Hawks’ provincial head, Nicholas Jacobus Gerber, commended community members for providing vital information that led to the arrests and the seizure of the drugs.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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