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What NIC Did to Police Officer Who Shot Woman at Checkpoint, Claimed ‘Accidental Discharge

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What NIC Did to Police Officer Who Shot Woman at Checkpoint, Claimed ‘Accidental Discharge By Our Correspondent He was acquitted of murder, but the victory did not bring back his police job. A National Industrial Court ruling has upheld the dismissal of Corporal Ishmael Iwatt, saying his "accidental discharge" defence raised serious concerns about his ability to safely handle a service rifle Can a police officer be reinstated after being acquitted of murder? Not necessarily. The National Industrial Court has ruled that a criminal acquittal does not automatically restore employment where an officer was dismissed after disciplinary proceedings over his…

Report to State CID Panti on Monday: Police Invite Pastor Chris Okafor Over Multiple Rape Allegations

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Report to State CID Panti on Monday: Police Invite Pastor Chris Okafor Over Multiple Rape Allegations "Lagos State Police invite Pastor Chris Okafor to report to CID Panti over multiple rape and sexual offence allegations, assuring victims of protection and a transparent investigation." The Lagos State Police Command has invited the Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Chris Okafor, over allegations of multiple rape, other sexual offences, and conducts likely to breach public peace and disrupt law and order in the state.This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP…

EFCC Arraigns Ex-Banker for Allegedly Diverting Customer’s $510,000 in Enugu

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EFCC Arraigns Ex-Banker for Allegedly Diverting Customer’s $510,000 in Enugu "EFCC has arraigned former bank staff member Obinna Nwaobi before the Federal High Court in Enugu for allegedly diverting a customer’s $510,000. He faces a seven-count charge involving fraud, false pretence, and stealing. The court ordered his remand pending bail hearing." The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former bank staff member, Obinna Nwaobi, before the Federal High Court in Enugu over the alleged criminal diversion of a customer’s $510,000. Nwaobi was brought before Justice C.O. Ajah on a seven-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false…