Lagos court remands three over alleged arms importation
A Lagos Federal High Court has remanded three suspects in connection with the alleged unlawful arms importation of pump-action rifles into Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-court-remands-three-over-alleged-arms-importation/
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of three suspects arrested by Nigeria Customs Service officials for alleged unlawful importation of pump-action rifles. Justice Friday Ogazi has remanded Kenneth Mbonu, Kenneth Agwu, and Choima Onuoha in the custody of the Correctional Centre for 15 days, pending the completion of investigations.
The firearms were reportedly concealed in a container marked TEMU 184536/9 that arrived in Nigeria on July 8, 2026, aboard the MV VELIKA. The case stems from an ex parte application filed by Customs Service lawyers, citing Sections of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, and other constitutional provisions.
The Customs Service argued that releasing the suspects could jeopardize the investigation and interfere with the recovery of evidence.
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