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Court Convicts Two For Impersonating EFCC Officers In Abuja
Justice M. Zubairu of the Federal Capital Territory, High Court Jikwoyi, Abuja on Thursday, July 16, 2026 convicted Haruna Mamuda and Sadiq Umar for parading themselves as officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to defraud the public. They were convicted on a five- count charge bordering on impersonation, criminal conspiracy and unlawful representation Count one of the charge reads; That you, Haruna Mamuda, Sadiq Umar (a.k.a. Abubakar Hashimu Umar), and Salifu Olije Mustapha (now standing trial before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Court 21, Kubwa), sometime in March 2026, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did conspire among yourselves to commit an offence, to wit: personating a public servant by falsely presenting yourselves as officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 96 of the Penal Code Act and punishable under Section 132 of the same Act. Count four reads :That you, Sadiq Umar (a.k.a Abubakar Hashimu Umar) sometime in March 2026, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court falsely personated an officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and in that assumed character defrauded unsuspecting members of the public, and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 132 of the Penal Code Act. They pleaded guilty to all the charges when read to them. In view of their guilty plea, prosecution counsel, R.U Adagba urged the court to convict them accordingly. Counsel to the first convict, Anamegbumam Innocent pleaded with the court for leniency as he claimed that his client had shown remorse for the offense charged against him, adding that, the first convict is married with kids and had cooperated with the officers of the Commission. Also, counsel to the second defendant, Bemdo Asan prayed the court to also temper justice with mercy, explaining that there has been no previous records of conviction on his client. Responding, Adagba urged the court to sentence the defendants accordingly. “My lord, the first defendant is a dismissed member of the Nigerian Army, his sentence will serve as a deterrent to the society at large. I also want the court to factor in the judgment that they were brought in from the Department of State Security Services, DSS where they are been charged for terrorism financing and kidnapping” she said Justice Zubairu adjourned the matter to July 22, 2026 for sentencing. He also ordered that they remain in custody with the EFCC.
2026-07-17 06:58:52

Bangladesh Red Crescent Society Situation Report 3: Monsoon-Triggered Landslides and Flooding in Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Chattogram, Rangamati, Khagrachari, Moulvibazar and Habiganj, Bangladesh (12 July 2026, 16:00 HRS)
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar Source: Bangladesh Red Crescent Society Please refer to the attached file. The emergency has now entered its second week and continues to widen in scope. While the low-pressure system that drove the initial spell of extreme rainfall has weakened and moved on over Uttar Pradesh, India, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) continues to forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in spells through 13 July across Chattogram, Sylhet, Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barisal divisions. Flooding has spread to new areas, including a breach of the Dhalai river embankment in Kamalganj upazila, Moulvibazar, and rising river levels in Habiganj, while conditions have deteriorated in Satkania, Lohagara, Banshkhali and Chakaria. According to the latest consolidated figures, over 1 million people are now affected nationally across 10 districts, with more than 40 casualties recorded, around 36,500 people temporarily displaced, and more than 1,700 shelters activated. BDRCS continues to monitor the situation through its central Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and remains in close coordination with its district units, the Population Movement Operation (PMO) in Cox’s Bazar, district administrations, BMD, NAWG and other humanitarian partners. Confirmed funding from the American Red Cross Quick Action Fund, Initial response Fund supported by Swedish Red Cross, Locally Led Disaster Response Fund supported by British Red cross, and a pending IFRC DREF request are supporting an expanded response, with cash allocations now released to Nine district units and Chattogram City Unit. Further rounds of emergency water jerrycans and search-and-rescue items dispatched to twelve units, including newly affected north-eastern districts. Response efforts currently include volunteer mobilization, search and rescue support, public awareness campaigns, evacuation assistance, first aid, emergency food and cash assistance, and preparedness measures in high-risk communities.
2026-07-13 00:51:22

CISLAC: Diezani’s UK Acquittal Wake-Up Call for Nigeria’s Justice System
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has described the acquittal of former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke by a London court as a reminder of Nigeria’s urgent need to strengthen its anti-corruption and judicial systems. In a statement by Executive Director Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), CISLAC said while it respects the verdict of the Southwark Crown Court, the outcome underscores the weaknesses in Nigeria’s domestic accountability mechanisms. “The acquittal does not erase the systemic governance failures and accountability gaps that characterised Nigeria’s oil and gas sector during the period under review,” Rafsanjani noted. The group highlighted the challenges of prosecuting high-level corruption cases, especially when evidence is circumstantial and based on lifestyle patterns rather than direct proof. CISLAC urged Nigerian authorities to intensify domestic investigations and prosecutions, questioning why several allegations tied to Alison-Madueke’s tenure have not been successfully pursued in Nigeria. While commending collaboration between foreign agencies and Nigeria’s EFCC, CISLAC blamed past political interference for stalled prosecutions. It called on the EFCC and judiciary to diligently pursue outstanding cases against the former minister. “Nigeria must strengthen its investigative capacity and reduce dependence on foreign jurisdictions in the pursuit of justice and accountability,” Rafsanjani added.
2026-06-23 07:38:40

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