Angry youths on Friday, Nov. 29, burned down suspected cult members in Jenta Adamu community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The spokesman of the state police command, DSP Alabo Alfred, who confirmed the incident to newsmen, said it happened around 9:20am but did not state how many the victims were. Mr…
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspects for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, November 28, 2024, said the suspects, Abubakar Musa, 22 and Usman Ismail, 20, all of Nasarawo Quarters, armed with dangerous weapons, attacked some residents…
Gunmen have abducted three persons along Onitsha-Owerri Road end of Nnewi in the Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred near the Innoson Motorcycle Showroom on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, as the victims were driving along the road. “The three persons were in a vehicle when armed men…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected pivotal informants linked to kidnapping gangs in the Alkaleri area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, said the suspects also participated in multiple kidnapping activities within the Alkaleri region.…
Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Agency has sealed a warehouse where 16,600 bags of rice worth over N1 billion meant for the federal government palliative are being repackaged for sale. The rice palliative, suspected to have been released during last year’s ‘Ramadan Kareen’ and tagged ‘Not for Sale,’ carries the picture of President Bola…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, November 22, ordered the remand of 109 alleged foreign hackers accused of attempting to defraud Nigerians. The defendants, identified as citizens of China, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Brazil, Malaysia, and Myanmar, are facing a six-count charge filed by the Cybercrime Unit of the Nigeria Police…
The Enugu State Government has declared its readiness to present evidence of atrocities allegedly orchestrated by Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the Enugu State Government, described Ekpa as a “terrorist” who has no regard for the welfare of the Igbo people. Ekpa,…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday confirmed that troops have eliminated a notorious terrorist commander, Munzur Ya Audu, and 115 others in the North East during a well-executed operation as part of renewed efforts to end insurgency in the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this in Abuja…
Suspected bandits have k!lled a a young man identified as Abdulmalik in Katsina State. One Jaafar Usman, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Wednesday, November 20, said that Abdulmalik was m8rdered while working on his farm on Tuesday. “INNA LILLAH WA INNA ILAYHI RAJIUN. It’s with a heavy heart that I announce the…
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, otherwise known as So-Safe Corps has arrested an 18-year-old ex-convict, Abdullahi Idowu, for alleged theft. Idowu and his accomplice, Samson Ojo, 17, were arrested for stealing generator engine parts at the Idiroko border area in Ipokia Local Government Area of the state. The Corps…
