EFCC Arrests 33 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Calabar

The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on Thursday September 9, 2021 arrested thirty three (33) suspected internet fraudsters during a sting operation at different locations in Calabar, Cross River state.

Seventeen of the arrested suspects were picked up at a location on Post Office Street, Royal Estate, off Ekot Onin, while ten (10) were apprehended at No.1 Marian Owan by Lemena junction. The other six suspects were arrested at Parliamentary Extension, Calabar.

The suspects aged between 22 - 35 years are: Modey Terrence Akong, Detoo Bem Daniel, Godson Topbie, Moses Valentine Nkpung, Idang Confidence, Chinagorom Edward, Enwereuzo Chidiebere, Obioma ThankGod, Richard Reinhard, Clinton Christopher, Raymond Samuel, Etim Paul, Okechukwu Caleb and Joseph Akobo.

Others are Morayo Jerry, Ogar Jemyford, Emmanuel Chika, Okpubeku Prosper, Onedo Caleb, Enajemo Oghenekaro, Great Asume, Ebuka Uzokwe, Obikwelu Ugochukwu, Oloko Pius Monshe, Gideon Ani, Effiong Akaninyene, Agoh Oscar, Agu Favour, Abang Godswill, Amalam Micheal, Luka Kaben, Ifeanyi Enwereuzo and Achilonu Moses.

At the point of arrest, several laptops and mobile phones were recovered from the suspects. Also recovered from them are three Lexus saloon cars with registration numbers: LAGOS - AKD 56 FQ, ABUJA- KUJ 79 BM and IMO - UMG 956 KU; a Toyota Camry and a Honda Accord with registration numbers LAGOS - APP 368FY and OYO - BDJ 476AQ respectively.

The arrested suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.

By EFCC

June 12 Protest: Citizen Agba Jalingo Released After Hours Of Detention

CrossRiverWatch Editor-in-Chief and rights activists, Citizen Agba Jalingo who was detained in the early hours of Friday over a fake petition that he is an arms dealer has been released.

A group, The Concerned Cross Riverians an unregistered organization whose address and contact details were not stated, wrote the petition saying he was an arms dealer.

The purported President, John Ndok and Secretary, Joy Amah did not sign and did not include their contact details in the petition.

He was released after citizens and activists mounted pressure on the Police querying why he was been detained.

And, the Police Commissioner, Sikiru Akande is said to have ordered his release having reviewed the case file and said the petition was frivolous.

He was invited by the commissioner over the planned #June12 protest and later referred alongside CrossRiverWatch News Editor, Jonathan Ugbal to the State Investigation Bureau where they were profiled and their biometrics captured.

An unnamed official then approached the duo, inviting them to the State Criminal Investigation Department where he was confronted with the petition.

His lawyer, James Ibor Esq. who secured his release described the situation as “unfortunate” and a clear attempt to “shrink the civic space.”

Agba, who is still standing trial for alleged acts of terrorism, treasonable felony, cultism and attempts to overthrow the Cross River State Government over an article published in 2019 wherein he demanded the whereabouts of the NGN500 million approved and released for the floating of the Cross River State Microfinance Bank says he will participate in the nationwide #June12 protests.

Source: Social Media

June 12 Protest: Citizen Agba Jalingo Arrested Over Fake Petition Claiming He Is An Arms Dealer

A Human rights activist Citizen Agba Jalingo who is the CrossRiverWatch Editor in Chief has been reportedly arrested by the Cross River State command of the Nigerian Police Force over a fake petition. 

Chidi Odinkalu (@ChidiOdinkalu) Tweeted:

#BREAKING: #June12 – In Calabar, Cross-River State, @PoliceNG have arrested journalist, Citizen @agbajalingo_, over spurious claim that he is a gun runner. It is suspected that the arrest is part of plan to decapitate #June12Protests  

Governor Ayade is doing everything to cover his CRIMINAL activities as Governor, as his tenure is about coming to an end, he joined the APC to escape prosecution by @officialefcc , @sirbenayade YOU WILL FAIL AGAIN!

#June12Protest #BuhariMustGo #RevolutionNow