Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has arrested a serving officer, Inspector Ojo Oloruntobi, along with three civilians—Charles Onah, Joseph Ohis, and Enoma Agho—for alleged involvement in extortion, harassment, and robbery in Benin City. In a statement released on Sunday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, said the suspects were part of a syndicate accused of terrorizing residents in collaboration with the police officer. Their arrest followed a viral video in which a victim alleged he was abducted, intimidated, and robbed of his phone and other belongings by men claiming to be police officers. Acting on…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Sunday Ibigide, in Asaba, Delta State—three years after he was declared wanted for trafficking in illicit substances. The 36-year-old suspect was apprehended alongside an aide, Clement Osuya, 27, while attempting to transport 250 blocks of skunk weighing 138kg using his distribution bus. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the arrest on Sunday, noting that Ibigide had been on the agency’s radar since March 2022 following the seizure of 24.137kg of skunk and 10 grams of Molly linked to him. Elsewhere, operatives recorded breakthroughs in drug…

Ethiopia and Nigeria have joined forces to develop a fleet of domestically produced drones for both civilian and military applications. As part of the collaboration, Ethiopian officials recently hosted members of the Nigerian Air Force at the country’s aircraft manufacturing and maintenance facilities. In return, Nigeria has pledged to organize a reciprocal visit to highlight its military training institutions. The partnership aims to boost the local production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a market currently dominated by imports from China, Iran, and Turkey. Nigeria, already a regional leader in drone manufacturing, introduced its first UAV—the Tsaigumi—in 2018 for intelligence,…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 50-year-old man, Modu Isa, was rescued after a suicide attempt in Bama, Borno State. The incident took place on Friday evening in Hausari Ward and was brought to public attention by security analyst Zagazola Makama via a post on his X account on Saturday. According to reports, Isa stabbed himself multiple times in the abdomen and mutilated himself, allegedly due to emotional distress after his ex-wife, Bayanxe Modu of Konduga—whom he had divorced three times—refused to return to him. Residents quickly alerted authorities, and police officers arrived at the scene, recovered the weapon used, and evacuated…

By Deborah Nnamdi A tragic incident has occurred in the Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, where a man identified as Emem allegedly raped and murdered his mother. The suspect, reportedly exhibiting signs of mental instability, fled the scene after the incident, which happened around 10:00 p.m. on Thursday at Eferemor Street, near Ovie House. Sources said the victim’s younger son, who had just returned home, found their mother’s lifeless body in a pool of blood. She was reportedly found naked, with evidence suggesting sexual assault before her death. Community members revealed that the suspect had…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested multiple suspects and recovered four stolen vehicles in separate operations across the country. This development follows a complaint filed on July 23 at the Jabi Police Division by one Mrs. Okanemhen, who reported that her driver, Abubakar Nuhu from Magana Village in Toro LGA, Bauchi State, absconded with her trailer (registration number GWA 40 XC) after delivering cement to a factory in Obajana, Kogi State. In a statement released on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that the suspect removed three tracking devices from…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Kaduna State Police Command, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies, has arrested a suspected vote buyer ahead of Saturday’s by-elections. A total of N25.9 million in cash was recovered during the operation. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Saturday in Kaduna. He said the arrest was part of a coordinated effort by security agencies to ensure peaceful and credible elections, free from criminal interference. According to Hassan, the suspect, identified as Shehu Aliyu-Patangi, was apprehended at about 3:30 a.m.…

By Deborah Nnamdi A tragic accident occurred early Saturday morning along People’s Club/Limca Road in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, when a black Lexus SUV, allegedly driven by security operatives suspected to be DSS officials, collided with two tricycles (popularly known as Keke), killing one pedestrian on the spot and injuring several others. The incident, which took place at approximately 6:30 a.m., caused widespread panic in the area. Eyewitnesses reported that the occupants of the two tricycles were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where some are said to be in critical condition. According to an…

By Deborah Nnamdi A devastating road accident in Samawa village, located in Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State, has claimed the lives of 12 people, leaving five others injured. The fatal crash occurred in the early hours of Friday along the Zaria Highway. It involved a DAF CF95 heavy-duty truck, which was reportedly conveying both goods and passengers. According to the Kano Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the heavily loaded vehicle veered off course, resulting in the tragic loss of life. In a statement signed by FRSC spokesperson Abdullahi Labara, the agency confirmed that…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 29-year-old man, Olaniyan Taofik, has been sentenced to two years in prison by a Magistrate’s Court in Ila-Orangun, Osun State, for stealing agricultural items and vandalizing property on a local farm. Taofik was apprehended by operatives of the Osun State Amotekun Corps after committing the offences of unlawful entry, theft, and malicious damage on July 16, 2025, in the Ila-Orangun area. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Yusuf Abass, Taofik unlawfully entered the farmland of one Omidoyin Clement, a resident of Isale-Osun, and stole various agricultural items. The stolen…