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Dubai Based Auto Dealer, Mukhtar Habib On The Run

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Dubai Based Auto Dealer, Mukhtar Habib On The Run

 

 

 

United Arab Emirates based auto dealer, Mukhtar Habib is now on the run after fraudulently taking possession of a Lexus Jeep(RX 350) worth N11m from his former friend and colleague, Alamu Bamidele Kayode who is based in Owode Yewa, Ogun state, Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Habib, an indigen of Kano state, but currently based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates allegedly committed the crime sometimes in December 2022, and he has since been at large.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Message International gathered from a close and reliable source that the suspect cajoled Alamu Bamidele, CEO, ALBAK 23 AUTOS that he’s interested in the wonder on wheels after seeing it’s advert on his WhatsApp status which was granted being his colleague when they were both based in Cotonou doing legitimate business together as auto dealers, not knowing Habib who was hitherto a cool and dependable ally and business partner has turned otherwise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Mr Alamu Bamidele, CEO of ALBAK Auto is very devastated at the moment. I learnt he was swindled by one his former business partners who now lives in Dubai. As a matter of fact, the guy has gone with Alamu’s Lexus Jeep worth N11 m. He only deposited N1 m with the hope that he would pay the rest N10 m after receiving the car, but reverse was the case. Habib is no where to be found, but I learnt the case has been reported at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Police Command, and investigation is already ongoing. I am sure, and very soon, he will be apprehended and be made to face the music.”

Speaking with the victim, Alamu, the Ogun based car dealer expressed total disbelief and surprise that Habib, who was hitherto a reliable colleague could swindle him on account of their robust relationship when they’re both in Benin Republic before he relocated to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He, however, added that he has reported the matter to the Commissioner of Police at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and that very soon, Habib will be caught with the long arm of the law.

Narrating how he fell a victim of Habib’s antics on Thursday, January 19, 2023, Alamu said, ” I placed the advert on my WhatsApp status that I wanted to sell the Lexus Jeep for N11 m. That’s what Habib saw, and he called me that he’s interested. He told that it’s his brother who needed it. And I told him there’s no problem only if he can deposit some amount. Then, I will be sure of his seriousness. That same day, he sent N1m to my account. To me, I thought that was enough to convince me he’s genuine intention because we have known each other for long. We’re both based in Benin Republic before, and we have been doing same business together. I don’t have any reason to doubt him, nit knowing he had ulterior motive.

“So, around that December 2022, after paying N1m, he said I should bring the vehicle to Abuja. He gave me the address of where to meet which he claimed he’s the owner. The place is called Life Camp. We arrived Abuja on Friday, myself and the driver that drove the jeep because I brought another car as well. He gave us an appointment to keep our bags and also sleep. Habib slept in another apartment that night. That same day the supposed and prospective buyer was called by him and he took the car to confirm its fitness. We later called, and he said the jeep was okay, and that I would see the alert of N10 m the next day. I never knew it’s a scam until the following morning.

“In the morning, while waiting for the alert, Habib just took a nylon bag, he said he wanted to buy something in the next street. That’s it all. I never set my eyes on him till now. I had to go to where he slept, I didn’t see even a single pin there to show that the apartment was his as he claimed. It’s even a self contained. When, I waited for like three or four hours and he didn’t return, I started calling his libe. He later picked my call and said he’s coming and very soon, I will receive alert from his brother. Later, he didn’t pick my calls any more. He eventually barred my line and blocked me on Whatsapp. That’s when I realized I was in a trap.

“And I have been trying to reach one of our friends who is based in Abuja immediately I got there, but his line has not been going through. I later got him and explained what transpired between myself and Habib. He said he’s in the hospital receiving treatment all through the time I was trying to get him on phone. He said had it been he was informed in time, he wouldn’t have allowed him have anything doing with Habib because he’s not the same Habib he used to know when they’re in Cotonou. He said he’s now a fraudster.

“That’s why I had to report him at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Police Command. And I have been assured of thorough investigation into the matter, and that very soon, Habib will be arrested. I have confidence in the police that they are going to arrest him no matter how smart he may be. He can’t hide forever. No hiding place for any criminal of such.

“The latest about him now is that one of our friends said he saw him in Saudi Arabia this month performing lesser Hadj(Umurah). I am sure, he will soon be arrested. Anybody that has useful information about his whereabouts at the moment should please inform the police. Even, my further findings about him revealed he has a similar case with the EFCC, Kano, and I have seen the evidence which was part of the pictures sent to you. He’s now on the wanted list of the police. Very soon, he will be apprehended, and be made to the law.”

The Message International’s efforts to get the suspect’s side of the allegation proved futile as the calls put through to his mobile line were ignored.


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IGP Disu Unveils New Security Vehicles, Bikes In Ogun

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IGP Disu Unveils New Security Vehicles, Bikes In Ogun, 

 

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Saturday took centre stage at the commissioning of landmark projects in Ogun State, reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening national security and deepening collaboration with state authorities.

The high-profile event, attended by top government officials and security stakeholders, highlighted the strategic importance of security in driving development. Disu’s presence underscored ongoing efforts by the Police leadership to align operational priorities with infrastructural growth across the country.

A key highlight of the ceremony was the commissioning of new security vehicles and electric motorbikes aimed at boosting the operational capacity of security agencies in the state. The IGP commended the Ogun State Government for what he described as a proactive and forward-thinking approach to security, noting that the newly deployed assets would significantly enhance rapid response and patrol efficiency.

He stressed that effective policing remains central to maintaining peace and order, assuring residents that the Force would continue to evolve strategies to tackle emerging threats. According to him, the Nigeria Police Force is committed to working closely with both the Federal Government and sub-national authorities to ensure the safety of lives and property.

Disu further called on members of the public to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information, describing community cooperation as vital in combating crime and sustaining a secure environment.

The Police leadership also expressed appreciation to the Ogun State Government and other dignitaries for their continued partnership, noting that such collaboration is essential to advancing security initiatives and fostering national development.

 

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PDP Stalwart, Fagbemi, Resigns From Party in Ogbomoso South

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*PDP Stalwart, Fagbemi, Resigns From Party in Ogbomoso South*

 

A former Secretary of Ogbomoso South Local Government, Temidayo Fagbemi, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party.

 

Fagbemi, a major financier of the PDP in the area, tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of the party in Ijeru II, Ogbomoso South.

 

In his letter, Fagbemi stated that leaving the party he had diligently supported, contributing to PDP’s victories at both the state and local government levels for two consecutive terms, was a difficult but necessary decision.

 

He wrote: “I, Temidayo Fagbemi, hereby submit my resignation as a member of the PDP.”

 

“My decision to leave the party, which I worked hard to support and helped secure victory at both the state and local levels for two consecutive terms, is not an easy one. However, it has become necessary.”

 

He thanked party leaders for the years of shared political engagement and wished them success in their forthcoming primaries.

 

His resignation marks a significant development within the Ogbomoso South PDP, given his influence, contributions, and long-standing role in strengthening the party’s structure.

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Land grabbers invade FGC Kano…. Old Students

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Land grabbers invade FGC Kano…. Old Students

 

The Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA)
wishes to formally draw the attention of the President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to a deeply troubling
development involving the proposed concession of approximately 30 hectares of
land within Federal Government College Kano under a Public-Private Partnership
arrangement.

 

We state, with utmost concern, that this initiative represents a destruction of a
national educational legacy carefully built and handed over to the current
generation of leaders. Unity Schools were established as symbols of excellence,
integration, and nation-building. Any action that diminishes their integrity reflects
a troubling disregard for the power of education as a driver of national progress.
At a time when nations across the world are investing more in education
infrastructure and expanding capacity, it is deeply alarming that we are instead
dismantling and commercializing existing assets meant for learning. This
proposed development signals a shift away from long-term educational value
toward short-term commercial interests.

 

It is also important to note that the alumni community has, over the years,
collectively invested billions of naira in the development of the College—
consistently funding infrastructure, supporting academic programs, and
strengthening the institution without taking any portion of school land or
seeking anything in return. This record reflects a deep, selfless commitment to
the school’s growth and sustainability.

 

Furthermore, the alumni has formally established a dedicated foundation focused
on the perpetuation of the College and the advancement of academic
excellence, with plans to raise ₦5 billion at its official launch in June 2026. This
demonstrates that credible, mission-aligned funding alternatives already exist without compromising the intergrity of the school

Our objections are as follows:
1. Misuse of Educational Land for Commercial Gain:
The proposed project is fundamentally a residential and commercial real
estate venture. This constitutes a clear diversion of federally designated
educational land into private hands, undermining the original purpose for
which the land was acquired.
2. Threat to Student Safety and Academic Environment:

 

The introduction of a mixed-use estate sharing boundaries with the school
exposes students to avoidable risks and erodes the controlled, secure
environment required for effective learning.
3. Irreversible Damage to School Capacity and Future Growth:

 

The land identified for this project includes critical open spaces necessary
for recreation, expansion, and future development. Any project that
reduces the capacity of the school to grow, expand, and improve its
facilities cannot, in any form, be considered beneficial to the institution.
4. Fundamental Question of Necessity:
Why Federal Government College Kano land? Kano State is one of the
largest states in the country, with abundant land available for real estate
development. There is no justification for appropriating land from an
existing educational institution when alternatives clearly exist.
5. No Tangible Benefit to the School:
There is no scenario under which this land-swap PPP arrangement
benefits the school. On the contrary, all available evidence suggests that
the project is structured primarily for private commercial gain. We are
compelled to state that this raises serious concerns that the promoters
intend to rip off the government and the Nigerian people under the guise
of a PPP arrangement.

 

Your Excellency, this matter goes beyond a single institution. It raises a
fundamental question about our national priorities: whether we will protect and
strengthen our educational institutions, or allow them to be gradually eroded.
We therefore respectfully call on the President to:
• Immediately cancel the proposed PPP land concession;
• Protect the sanctity and integrity of Unity Schools nationwide

*Ensure that no action is taken that compromises the future of education
in Nigeria.

 

We also strongly advise members of the public to refrain from purchasing or
investing in any land or property associated with this scheme, as it is under
serious dispute and may be overturned, exposing buyers to financial loss.
FGCKOSA wishes to make it clear that we will not relent in pursuing all lawful and
legal avenues to overturn this illegal arrangement. We remain committed to
safeguarding the legacy of our institution and ensuring that it continues to serve
future generations.

 

Signed,
Shoyinka Shodunke
President
Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA)

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