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CSO Accuses EFCC of Undermining Enforcement of Court Forfeiture Order

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1 year ago

July 18, 2025

Mariam Sanni

A Civil Society Group,Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse and Torture (INAHURAT Nigeria) and Human Rights Lawyers have accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC ) of undermining the enforcement of the court forfeiture orders on the landed property located at Plot 4022, Guzape District, and Plots 1861, 1862, and 1863, Katampe District Abuja delivered by Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwatu on March 7, 2025.

The group described the lukewarm attitude of the commission toward the publication of the federal high court judgement on the interim forfeiture orders on the landed property as an affront on judicial directives, capable of undermining the judicial process.

Rebecca Omokamo Godwin Isaac (also known as Becky or Bilikisu Ishaku Aliyu) is said to be a close associate of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has been in the news for alleged forgery of title documents and power of Attorney of the property belonging to a 79-year-old widow, Hajia Colleen Mero Yesufu.

Addressing a press conference in Abuja , INAHURAT’s Lead Coordinator, Barr. Maxwell Chibuike Opara ( PhD) said the refusal of EFCC to implement and enforce of the forfeiture orders from the two federal high court judges Justice Emeka Nwite in December 2024 and Justice Obiora Egwatu in March 2025 undermines judicial authority and puts the entire anti-corruption fight in question.

Opara narrated how the EFCC Chairman in September 2024 invited only the suspect ( Rebecca ) for questioning and tried to pressure the 79-year-old widow into a settlement meeting without first hearing her side.

While faulting the approach of the EFCC Chairman for calling for settlement and negotiation between the real owner of the land, Hajia Collen Mero Yesufu and Rebecca.

He described such an approach as a license to further embolden criminals and humiliate victims.
INAHURAT called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene and prevail on the EFCC Chairman and act accordingly in the interest of justice just as it described as an egregious case of land fraud, obstruction of justice, and institutional misconduct involving the Nigeria Police and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Opara also warned that if their demands were not met in the next few days, INAHURAT, Hajia Yesufu, and over 60 other affected land fraud victims would stage a protest to the Presidential Villa.

“We will no longer be silent. If justice fails, we will take our cries directly to Mr President,” Opara concluded.

According to the group, in November 2023, the suspect ( Rebecca ) obtained a court injunction using a forged Power of Attorney, cloned Abuja Geographic Information System ( AGIS) and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) documents, and a falsified police report dated August 22, 2014.

“That report, supposedly issued from Gwarimpa, Zone 7 Police Headquarters, is deeply suspicious because that’s where the current IGP previously served as Assistant Inspector General,” Opara added.

He also queried the relationship between the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and Rebecca to have warranted a VIP police protection of fully armed policemen for a criminal suspect who is facing criminal trial. He accused the IGP of gross abuse of his office and for deploying police to shield and provide cover for her at the expense of tax payers money.
The group therefore called for Immediate withdrawal of all the police security assigned to protect her and the property she illegally occupied.

“ Comprehensive Investigation: The Police Service Commission (PSC), the Ministry of Police Affairs, and the Office of the National Security Adviser must launch an independent, transparent, and comprehensive investigation into the alleged misconduct of police officers, including the origin and use of the forged Police Report dated August 22, 2014.

“;Despite facing multiple criminal charges for forgery, fraud, and illegal occupation by the Police and EFCC, the IGP has continued to provide six fully armed police guards on Hajia Yesufu’s property to protect the accused. This is a brazen injustice that enables continued trespass and undermines the judicial process.

“ Use of Forged Documents and Perjury: In November 2023, the suspect allegedly secured a court injunction by falsely impersonating Hajia Yesufu, using a forged Power of Attorney and other cloned documents. Recent media revelations have further exposed a forged Police Report, purportedly signed by the DPO, Gwarimpa, Zone 7 Police Headquarters on August 22, 2014, which contains false depositions crucial to her fraudulent claims in court.

The fact that this report allegedly emanated from Zone 7 Police Headquarters, where the current IGP once served as AIG, adds a deeply troubling dimension to this case” The group noted

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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja

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14 hours ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.

The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.

Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.

He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.

On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.

He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.

On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.

Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.

Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.

He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.

The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.

He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.

Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.

He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.

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