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Ika south local government area of Delta State has banned the activities of scrap and metal scavengers, popularly known as ‘Iron Condemn’. This was disclosed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the local government, Mr. Kainji Aluge Obia, and made available to the press. He said the suspension was due to the illegal
Insecurity: Delta LG bans scavenging

Ika south local government area of Delta State has banned the activities of scrap and metal scavengers, popularly known as ‘Iron Condemn’.

This was disclosed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the local government, Mr. Kainji Aluge Obia, and made available to the press.

He said the suspension was due to the illegal and criminal activities attributed to some of the scavengers.

Following the suspension, the local government warned that anybody found engaging in scavenging within the local government area would be arrested by law enforcement agents for prosecution.

The move by the local government followed an observed surge in the incidence of illegal and criminal activities traceable to some of those involved in scavenging activities.

Recall that the scavengers were once directed to participate in documentations by the local government, but the measure seemed not to resolve their alleged criminal activities.

Insecurity: Delta LG bans scavenging

A bureau de change operator, Abdullahi Suleman, who is one of the witnesses in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has narrated how more than N22 billion was allegedly siphoned from the Federal Ministry of Power under the watch of the ex-minister. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday
Alleged N33.8bn fraud: How I received more than N22bn from Ministry of Power – BDC operator

A bureau de change operator, Abdullahi Suleman, who is one of the witnesses in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has narrated how more than N22 billion was allegedly siphoned from the Federal Ministry of Power under the watch of the ex-minister.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday presented Suleman, the 8th witness, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho.

The bureau de change operator narrated before the court how more than N22 billion was allegedly siphoned from the Federal Ministry of Power while Mamman was minister.

He said the naira equivalent of the money was exchanged for United States dollars through his business accounts.

DAILY POST reports that Mamman is being prosecuted by EFCC on a 12-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73.

While being led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, at Wednesday’s proceedings, Suleiman narrated that about 12 of his business accounts received money from the Ministry of Power without carrying out any service, contact or project.

When shown Exhibit X series, which contained bank statements generated from his companies showing evidence of money inflows into his bank accounts with Strong Field International Projects Limited, Mintedge Nigeria Limited, Prymint Investment Limited, the witness admitted that they were the accounts he gave Maina Goje.

Earlier, a Compliance Officer from FCMB presented and tendered bank statements and attachments in a reply letter to the EFCC dated August 16, 2024 in respect of Prymint Investments Limited, Platinum Touch Enterprises, Royal Perimeter Ventures, Golden Bond Nigeria Limited, Flex Utility Concepts Limited, Bentech Nigeria Limited admitted and marked Exhibit XTUB.

The judge adjourned the matter to January 23, 2024 for continuation of the hearing.

Alleged N33.8bn fraud: How I received more than N22bn from Ministry of Power – BDC operator