April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

Ignore Viral Video Of Attack On Yola Customs Complex, Says Police

The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a viral video about the Customs office complex in the state capital, Yola, being attacked.   The police stated Friday that the Adamawa/Taraba Area Command headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), located in the Jimeta area of Yola, is intact.   It explained […]

Gunmen Kidnap 3 Children In Kogi, Demand 100m Ransom

Insecurity seems to be degenerating in Kogi State. Barely a week after the murder of eight security operatives in Ajaokuta Council Area, gunmen have kidnapped three children in the area.   It was gathered that the children, aged 5-9 were abducted from the steel township at about 8pm on Wednesday. The gunmen were said have […]

Armed Militia Attack Sudan’s Darfur, Kill Five Security Forces

Five Sudanese security forces were killed in an ambush by an “outlawed” armed group in the restive Darfur region, police said in a statement Friday.   “A joint security force comprising the armed forces, police and the Rapid Support Forces came under treacherous attack yesterday evening by an outlawed group in Central Darfur state,” the […]

Kuje Attack: NSCDC Donates N2.8m To Family Of Slain Officer

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has presented a cheque of N2.8 million to the family of late Inspector of Corps (IC) Ilyasu Abraham, the personnel who died in the attack on Kuje Medium Custodial Centre.   Presenting a cheque of N2.5 million and the sum of N300,000 in cash to Mrs. Elizabeth […]

Sad Tale As Kidnappers Kill Man In Adamawa Over Family’s Refusal To Pay N50m Ransom

Kidnappers have killed a man identified as Abdulmalik Abubakar in Adamawa State after his family failed to pay ransom.   According to friends who confirmed the unfortunate incident on Thursday, August 4, the deceased was kidnapped in Jimeta, Yola.   The kidnappers contacted the family and demanded N50m ransom as condition for his release.   […]

You Can Never Be Regarded As Fighting Holy War, Shehu Sani Tells Bandits

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Sani, on Friday, said it was a mistake on the part of criminals and those behind banditry to think they are fighting a religious war.   Shehu Sani, who wrote on his verified Facebook account, said they can never be regarded as fighting a holy war. […]

Drama As Soldiers Beat Policeman To Death In Lagos

…Army Begins Probe   The Nigerian Army in Lagos has confirmed that some soldiers caused the death of a policeman in the Ojo area.   Major Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director 81 Division Public Relations issued a statement on Friday.   The spokesman noted that the Army was in touch with the Lagos State Police […]