April 25, 2024

April 25, 2024

Militants Storm Cross Rivers, Kill One Policeman In Gun Battle

Police authorities have confirmed that they lost one policeman during a gun battle with suspected militants in Bakassi on Friday morning.   The Public Relations Officer of the Cross River State Police Command, Irene Ugbo said the gun duel was fierce and that they succeeded in neutralising the group.   “It is not true that […]

Security Operatives Kill Three Kidnappers, Rescue Victim In Adamawa

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have raided a criminal hideout at Husa mountain in Hong Local Government Area of the state and killed three suspected kidnappers.   Spokesperson of the command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who disclosed this in a statement said its operatives achieved the feat with help from local hunters.   […]

Police Arrest Serving Councilor For Supplying Arms To Bandits In Kaduna

Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested a serving councillor caught in possession of an AK-47 rifle in the Giwa Local Government Area of the state.   The suspect, Abdulrahman Adamu, who is a serving councillor in the Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was arrested by the operatives of Operation Puff […]

Navy Boost NDLEA’s Marine Operations With Boats, Equipment

To strengthen efforts towards tackling drug trafficking on Nigeria waters, the Nigerian Navy, yesterday, handed over two epenal boats, operational and training equipment to the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The event, which took place at the Western Naval Command, Apapa, Lagos, was aimed at improving the operational efficiency and the capacity of the […]

We’ll Arrest Any Traffic Violators In Adamawa, Police Warn

The Adamawa State Police Command on Thursday warned against violating traffic rules, saying it threatens the lives of innocent citizens.   DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Command’s Public Relations Officer, in a statement advised members of the general public, particularly drivers and tricycle operators to desist from driving against traffic rules.   “In order to checkmate […]

Why Ransom Must Be Paid To Free Abducted Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers, Gumi Speaks

Renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has advised the Federal Government to pay ransom to the terrorists holding the 62 abducted passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna train.   Gumi also advised the government to deal with the bandits with caution because of kidnapped victims in their den.   “You have the opportunity to deal with them […]

We’ll Be Forced To Move Sensitive Election Materials, INEC Boss Warns CBN Gov

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said it may consider alternatives for storing sensitive election materials outside the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).   INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu said this while responding to a question on the political ambition and partisanship of the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele.   Recall that Emefiele had […]