Latest
Fugitive Maina re-arrested in Niamey, awaits extradition
Former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrashid Abdullahi Maina, has been arrested in Niamey, Niger Republic.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, on Tuesday said they were perfecting extradition processes to enable him face trial in pending criminal proceedings against him.
Mba said Maina, who was declared wanted by a court, was arrested on Monday night, 30th November, 2020, through the collaborative efforts of the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, INTERPOL NCB, Abuja and their Nigerien counterpart.
The police spokesman said Maina is currently in a detention facility in Niger Republic awaiting the completion of the extradition processes.
“The Force assures the citizens that there shall be no hiding place for any suspect, no matter how highly placed,” he said.
-
Latest5 days agoUS Immigration fees rise from October 16 as USCIS announces new charges
-
Latest8 hours agoIsrael marks 3 years since October 7 Hamas attack amid Gaza strikes, election debate
-
Business5 days agoNigeria’s $55bn reserves raise fresh questions over naira value
-
Health4 days agoFlorida sues Pfizer over deceptive COVID-19 vaccine marketing
-
Crime1 week agoEdo Special Court sentences four kidnappers to death over woman’s abduction [VIDEO]
-
Business6 days agoTuoyo Erikowa wins digital marketing personality of the Year at 2026 EDGE awards
-
Crime4 days agoFrom camp to captivity: How kidnappers now target NYSC Corps members on highways
-
Featured5 days ago2027: Can Nigeria’s opposition still unite behind a single presidential candidate?


