March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024

‘Scores’ Abducted As Bandits Block Kaduna Highway

Suspected bandits on Wednesday, allegedly blocked the Kachia highway in Tashan-Iche village, Chikun local government area of Kaduna State and kidnapped some travellers.   One of the travellers who escaped narrowly, Mr. Shuaibu Eneojo told Journalists in Kaduna on Wednesday that the bandits attacked motorists around 7.00am and kidnapped some persons travelling the route at […]

FG Begs Ex-Military Officers Protesting Unpaid Allowance

The federal government has appealed to military veterans protesting unpaid Security Debarment Allowance for more time.   The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Ibrahim Abubakar Kana addressed the former military officers on Tuesday in Abuja.   The official debunked the allegation that the funds had been released but payment was delayed by the ministry.   […]

At Least 22 Killed After Two Ugandan Army Helicopters Crash In East Congo

Congo Army spokesman on Wednesday confirmed the death of 22 people after two Ugandan military helicopters crashed in East DRC.   Uganda had sent troops to its central African neighbour in December to help fight a violent rebel group known as the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).   “The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) have not […]

One Killed In Belgium Anti-Terror Raids

One person died on Wednesday in a shootout with Belgian police during raids on a suspected extreme-right group, prosecutors said. The operation, targeting a dozen addresses around the northern city of Antwerp, was launched to counter “the preparation of a terrorist attack”.   In a statement prosecutors said “many weapons and ammunition” were seized in […]

Italian Police Nab More Than 30 In Raids Targeting The Mafia

Italian police have arrested more than 30 people suspected of being members of the Mafia or their accomplices in a series of nationwide raids. The Carabinieri’s early morning raids targeted a Cosa Nostra gang, police in Catania said on Wednesday.   Some 250 police officers were involved in the operation.   Those arrested were suspected […]

Gunmen Invade Igangan Police Station, Kill DCO, Suspect In Oyo

Unknown gunmen, last night attacked Igangan Police station in Ibarapa North Local Government area of Oyo State, killing Divisional Crime Officer, DCO, and a suspect who was in detention.   A top senior police officer, who confided in Vanguard, said the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, an Inspector and some suspects were on a danger list […]

2023 Election Will Be Peaceful, Devoid Of Violence, IG Assures Nigerians

The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Usman Alkali, has re-assured that the police will work in partnership with sister security agencies to ensure peaceful conduct of the 2023 general election.     The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Usman Alkali, has re-assured that the police will work in partnership with sister security agencies to ensure […]

Few Days After Kidnap, Gunmen Kill Eldest Son Of Bauchi Lawmaker

Unknown gunmen suspected of being kidnappers have murdered the eldest son of Bauchi State House of Assembly member representing Dass Constituency, Hon. Bala Ali.   The incident was announced during the House plenary on Tuesday under personal explanation, by the member representing Burra Constituency, Hon. Ado Wakili.   He extended his condolences to the Members […]

Akwa Ibom Police Command Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects, Rescue Victims

Akwa Ibom state police command said it has apprehended two suspected kidnappers terrorizing people of Etim Ekpo local government area of the state and rescued five kidnapped victims during a shoot out with combined forces of the police and the Nigerian Army.   The state Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durosinmi, who revealed this on Tuesday […]