Crime

 

CORRUPT PRISON OFFICER AND GANG JAILED AFTER SMUGGLING DRUGS, PHONES AND USBs INTO HMP ISIS

A prison officer who abused his position to smuggle contraband into a London jail has been jailed alongside members of an organised gang following a Metropolitan Police investigation into a coordinated supply operation inside HMP Isis.

Jason Thompson, 34, a prison guard at the south-east London facility, was sentenced to four years and six months at Snaresbrook Crown Court after admitting conspiracy to convey prohibited items into prison and misconduct in public office. He acted as the key link between inmates and external gang members, enabling the movement of drugs, mobile phones and digital media into the prison.

The court heard that Thompson was paid between £400 and £600 per delivery, with the network responsible for at least 18 contraband drop-offs between February and July 2024. The operation involved both inmates and individuals on the outside, working together to bypass prison security systems.

At the centre of the conspiracy inside the prison was Olusegan Shobanjo, 26, who coordinated activity with his brother Adedayo Shobanjo, 28, operating externally. Alongside Andrew Opoku-Edusei, 28, the group prepared large quantities of USB sticks loaded with Xbox games, television programmes and pornography, some tailored to prisoner requests.

Other members of the gang played roles in distributing drugs within the prison. Prince Kunado Dwomoh and Nathan Adjei were identified as key figures involved in the supply of cannabis among inmates.

Contraband was brought into the prison through visits arranged via the official booking system, with the group using coded language and slang to avoid detection. However, investigators gathered extensive evidence, including footage from inside the prison showing exchanges of illicit items. In one instance, Thompson was seen attempting to dispose of contraband in a staff toilet when he became aware of scrutiny.

On 13 March 2024, officers intercepted a package containing cannabis resin, triggering a series of coordinated enforcement actions. Police carried out 11 simultaneous arrests across London, dismantling the network.

Several gang members were sentenced at court on 2 April. Olusegan Shobanjo received five years in prison, while Andrew Opoku-Edusei was jailed for four years and six months. Rama Wato was sentenced to two years and 10 months. Prince Kunado Dwomoh received two years and eight months, and Nathan Adjei was jailed for two years and six months.

Additional members of the group had already been sentenced earlier in the year. Jacques Hamilton received two years’ imprisonment, while Arian Kaseb was jailed for 12 months. Adedayo Shobanjo is awaiting sentencing after admitting his role in the conspiracy.

Authorities said the case highlights the risks posed by corruption within the prison system, where a single compromised staff member can enable large-scale criminal activity behind bars. Officials also stressed that the vast majority of prison staff act with integrity, and that those who engage in corruption will face serious consequences.

The investigation demonstrates how organised crime groups continue to adapt their methods to exploit weaknesses in secure environments, and the importance of intelligence-led policing in identifying and dismantling such operations.

EFCC Arrests Tiktoker  for False Information  about  Commission

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  have arrested Udoma David Ekeh, a Tiktok user,   for spreading false information about the Commission and its officers.

 Udeh, in December 2025,  alerted the public that  some operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Commission were kidnapped by bandits while on an assignment in a location in Kwara State.  He also insinuated that the bandits demanded huge ransom from the EFCC before releasing the purported officers.  All his claims are fabricated, together with the use of his Tiktok account to incite and  misinform the public about the Commission’s relentless efforts in tackling  the menace of internet fraud.

Preliminary investigations showed that the suspect is involved in romance scam by using his Facebook account to impersonate a foreigner with the name Garg Carta

He  will be charged to court soon

Court Jails One for False Information in Maiduguri

Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri convicted and sentenced one Abdulrahman Mallam to six months imprisonment.

The convict was arraigned on Thursday, April 2, 2026 by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one -count charge for the offence of giving false information.

The charge read: "That you, Abdulrahman Mallam between the period of 24 October, 2025 to March, 2026 at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, 80, Baba Shehu Laminu Street, Maiduguri, within the Jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did make written statements to Alex Mbu Anjor and Sadiq Danjuma Junior, officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to wit: "I introduced myself to bank fraud section as a civil servant with Ministry of Youth and Sport Poverty Alleviation Borno State.... I was already retired when I stand as surety..." which statement you knew to be false and you thereby committed an offence contrary to section 39(2)(a) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Establishment Act, 2024 and punishable under section 39(2)(b) of the same Act."

The defendant pleaded "guilty" to the charge when it was read to him. Based on his plea, prosecution counsel, S.O Saka prayed the court to convict and sentence him accordingly. While counsel for the defendant A. B. Dikwa prayed the court to temper justice with mercy as the defendant is remorseful for his action.

Justice Kumaliya thereafter sentenced and convicted him to six months imprisonment with an option of N50, 000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) fine.

His journey to the correctional facility started when he gave false information to stand as a surety at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Maiduguri Zonal Directorate, Bank Fraud unit.

In another development, The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, April 2, 2026 arraigned one Ibrahim Mohammed Tungushe before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri.

Count two read: “That you, Ibrahim Mohammed Tungushe on or about November, 2025 in Maiduguri, Borno state within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court dishonestly misappropriated and converted to your own use the aggregate sum of N 1,250,000.00 ( One Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) only, being proceeds from the sale of 100 cartons of indomie instant noodles, belonging to one Bukar Babakura which you received under the guise that you will supply same to your customers and make payments for it within 24 (twenty four) hours and thereby committed an offence contrary section 296 and punishable under section 297 of the Borno state penal code Law and other matter connected therewith (No. 3 Vol. 48 Law 2923) respectively.”

The defendant pleaded “not guilty” to the charges prepared against him by the EFCC.

Counsel for the prosecution S.O Saka prayed the court for a trial date and to remand the defendant in prison custody.

Thereafter, Justice Kumaliya adjourned till April 16, 2026 for commencement of trial and remanded the defendant in Maiduguri Maximum Custodial Centre.

His journey to the correctional facility started when he received 00 cartons of indomie instant noodles, belonging to the complainant received under the guise that the same will be supplied to customers and make payments within 24 (twenty four) hours. He neither  returned the instant noodles nor the complainant's money.

Bagos made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, where he warned that the situation could escalate if urgent action was not taken.

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