Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, a convicted kidnapper, along with his co-defendant Joseph Emeka, who are facing murder charges, are exploring the option of a plea bargain. Yusuf Sule, the lead prosecuting counsel, disclosed this to the Lagos High Court in Ikeja, under the jurisdiction of Justice Adenike Cokers, during a hearing on May 16. The…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has convicted Mrs Ramat Mba, a mother-of-five, for forging the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, the late Abba Kyari. The presiding judge, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad deferred the sentencing of the convict till Thursday, 16th of May, 2024, but directed that…
Two people were killed during heavy fights between rival gangs in Darmanawa quarters in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. The clash occurred on Sunday, May 12, 2024, after one Muhammad Barde, organised an event for local hunters to celebrate the wedding of his children. The spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa,…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced a N10 million reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest of the gunmen responsible for the tragic killing of two police officers and three members of the neighbourhood watch on May 7 in Iggah community, Uzo-Uwani LGA of the state. Addressing journalists after a security…
A female suspect dressed in police camouflage uniform has been apprehended by the Niger State Police Command for false personation and involvement in thuggery activities. According to a statement by SP Wasiu Abiodun, the spokesperson of the command, released on Saturday, May 11, 2024, the suspect, identified as Paulina Ayuba from Anqwan-Kadara, Maitumbi, was found…
Two suspected thieves were apprehended by operatives of the Niger State Police Command in Bida Local Government Area after being found in possession of stolen goats. According to a statement by SP Wasiu Abiodun, the spokesperson of the command, released on Saturday, May 11, 2024, the suspects, identified as Aliyu Zaki, aged 36, and Umar…
On Friday night, May 10, a young man named Khalid Bichi was tragically shot and killed by unknown assailants. Khalid was targeted and pursued by these individuals before being fatally shot in the Maitama area of Abuja. The deceased, known as @Khalid_Bichi on social media, was a staff member of FIRS. He was on his…
The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a commercial motorcyclist, Afeez Mustapha, for allegedly sexually assaulting a female passenger. According to the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Friday, May 10, 2024, the suspect was transporting the victim to her destination when he unexpectedly altered their route. Upon reaching…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ekiti State Command has apprehended Afolabi Ojo for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl. The suspect was apprehended following a report by the mother of the child at the NSCDC Command in Ado-Ekiti. According to the mother, the assault occurred on Olujoda Street. During interrogation, the young girl…
In a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court session held on Thursday, May 9, a 23-year-old student named Rabiu Garba was sentenced to 12 strokes of the cane for the theft of a laptop and two cell phones. Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel handed down the sentence to Garba, a resident of Badiko in Kaduna, after he pleaded guilty…
