April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

Police Arrest Fake Army Captain For Alleged Armed Robbery

Police operatives have arrested a 39-year-old suspected fake Army Captain, Andy Edwards, in Lagos for alleged armed robbery.   Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Sunday in a statement.   Hundeyin stated that the fake soldier, who posed as a modelling agent, would invite ladies for auditioning and rob them of their […]

Bandits’ Activities Threatens 47 LGAs In Northwest

No fewer than 47 Local Government Areas in the northwest zone are troubled by bandits who terrorise, kidnap and kill innocent citizens.   Investigation indicates that most of the local government areas suffer constant terror attacks from the bandits as they operate unchallenged, leaving areas ungoverned due to the absence of any symbol of authority. […]

Police Declare 23-Year-Old Lady Amarachi Esther Jack Missing

A 23-year-old lady identified as Amarachi Esther Jack has been declared missing.   Amarachi left home in Lekki Lagos state since August 25 and has not returned home.   The spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin said;   “She’s fair in complexion, 5ft tall, from Abia State; and speaks English and […]

32 Killed, 159 Injured As Death Toll Continues To Rise In Libya Clashes

Clashes between backers of Libya’s rival governments killed at least 32 people, the health ministry said Sunday in a new toll, after a battle that sparked fears of major new conflict.   Armed groups had exchanged fire that damaged several hospitals and set buildings on fire starting Friday evening, the worst fighting in the Libyan […]

Insecurity: Three Security Operatives, Nine Others Killed In Two Weeks

Nigeria witnessed a drastic decline in the killings by non-state actors in the last two weeks (August 14 – 27) as only 10 persons were killed against the dozens recorded in past weeks.   The figure, which is one of the lowest in 2022 further signifies a decline when compared to the previous week when […]

Police Nab Four Nigerians For Harassing, Fighting Officers In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four persons seen in a viral video fighting a team of police officers.   The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Saturday, August 27, said the suspects are two men and two women.   According to him, “No conclusions drawn yet. Both sides have video […]

NDLEA Captures Drug Baron Posing As Cleaner In Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a cleaner at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos, Ohiagu Sunday, who leads a drug syndicate at the international wing of the airport.   He was nabbed on Tuesday 23rd August following the arrest of an intending passenger on Airpeace flight to […]

Police Begin Investigation Into Murder Of Commercial Motorcyclist

The Osun State Police Command has announced that it has commenced a discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of one Toyin Oluwaseun, a commercial motorcyclist in Ilesa.   A statement made available by the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola,  Toyin, said the duo of Taiwo Asa and Rotimi Dada are in […]