Insecurity: IGP Orders Enhanced Air Surveillance, Deploys Choppers To Strategic Areas
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has deployed four choppers for enhanced aerial surveillance, police authorities said on Monday. Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement said the move is to support police operatives who have been deployed to intensify patrol and ensure adequate security for all and sundry across the country. […]
FIFA Sanctions Nigeria Over MKO Abiola Stadium Violence
World soccer ruling body, FIFA, has imposed a 150,000 Swiss Franc fine on Nigeria following the unruly behaviour of fans at the end of the second leg Qatar 2022 World Cup play-off between the Super Eagles and Black Stars of Ghana at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, on March 29. The match which ended […]
Police Begin Hunt For Rivers Pastor’s Killers
The Rivers State Police Command has detailed its operatives to chase down the killers of a pastor in the state identified as Abraham Yorka. The state police command deployed its operatives to Afam and Oloko communities in the Oyigbo and Tai Local Government Areas of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the […]
Suspected Notorious Cultist Arrested By Police In Ogun
A suspected notorious cultist has been arrested in Ogun State, police authorities said on Sunday. The suspect – Rotimi Adebiyi – popularly known as Paracetamol – has been accused of terrorizing Abeokuta and Ifo environs in the state. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed this via a statement […]
Lagos Building Collapse: Buhari Condoles With Victims As Death Toll Rises To Eight
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the families of those who died, sustained injuries, and were affected by the building collapse in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State. With search and rescue ongoing at the site, he prayed for divine assistance in the operations and wished those injured a speedy recovery. The […]
One Dead As Cult Clash In Kwara
One person was reportedly killed on Eidel-Fitr sallah Eve, Sunday, in renewed cult clash around Okesuna/Ojagboro area of Ilorin, Kwara State capital. The victim simply identified as one Tantala, was allegedly killed during a brawl among members of suspected rival cult groups. The bloody clash, according to eyewitness accounts, started around 11:00pm when […]
2 Dead, 23 Rescued As Building Collapses In Lagos
Twenty-three persons have so far been rescued, with two others confirmed dead at the site of the building that collapsed at 24, Ibadan Street (East), off Muritala Mohammed Way, Ebute-Metta, Lagos. Those so far rescued include 22 males and one female. A male and female, each, have been reported dead. Giving the situation […]
