Crimes
Six self-styled pastors nabbed over alleged fake miracle scam in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six self-proclaimed pastors accused of orchestrating a fake miracle scam in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola, and Ademola, were apprehended on February 16 during a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation carried out by…
Read More »Police arrest 113 suspected kidnappers in Edo security sweep
The Edo State Police Command has arrested 113 suspected kidnappers during a massive joint security operation across Edo North and Edo Central. The arrests were disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, who said the operation was carried out in the early…
Read More »Ramadan: NDLEA arrests 19, dismantles drug dens in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 19 suspects and raided several drug joints in Gezawa community as part of efforts to curb illicit drug activities during and after Ramadan. The development was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr…
Read More »Troops neutralize four suspected boko haram fighters in Borno
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation HADIN KAI, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised four suspected Boko Haram terrorists during an offensive in Shehuri, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation took place around 9:15 a.m.…
Read More »EFCC seeks judge’s recusal in Bauchi officials’ terror financing case
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to reassign a terrorism financing case, saying it has lost confidence in the trial judge’s ability to handle the matter objectively. In a petition addressed to Chief Judge John Tsoho, the anti-corruption agency…
Read More »Gunmen kill palace chief, abduct two daughters in Edo community
Gunmen have killed a senior palace chief in Iduah Kingdom, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, and abducted two of his daughters in a late-night attack that has thrown the community into panic. The victim, Chief Jimah Jacob Ogboi, was reportedly attacked at his residence on Monday night…
Read More »Police arrest man for alleged murder of girlfriend in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Edward Okorie from Isiugwu, Ohafia, over the alleged killing of his girlfriend, a nurse identified as Sophy Chika, during a domestic altercation. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday at Isiugwu in Ohafia Local Government Area of…
Read More »Tension rocks ISWAP faction after commander dies by own IED in Borno
Confusion and tension have reportedly engulfed a faction of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) following the death of a senior commander allegedly killed by an improvised explosive device planted by members of his own group in Borno State. Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred on February 24…
Read More »ICPC denies El-Rufai’s nosebleed claim, says ex-governor stable in custody
By Deborah Nnamdi Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have dismissed claims that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, suffered a nosebleed while in the commission’s custody. The anti-graft agency was reacting to allegations made by El-Rufai’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, who had stated that…
Read More »Fresh Ondo church abduction sparks concerns
Photo: Acting IGP Olatunji Disu The Ondo State Police has confirmed another attack of worship in the same axis of Ondo State, barely hours after security agencies announced the arrest of a key suspect linked to the 2022 Owo church massacre, The Ondo State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed that…
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