New Osun CP, Olaleye Assumes Office
The Osun State Police Command has announced that the new Commissioner of Police, Faleye Sunday Olaleye, posted to the command has assumed office. In a statement signed by Yemisi Opalola, the command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the arrival of the new CP is sequel to the recent promotion and redeployment of former Commissioner of […]
Soldiers Thwart Terrorists Attempt To Attack Base In Niger
A combined team of military personnel have foiled an attempt by Boko Haram terrorists to infiltrate a military base in Wawa town, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The terrorist made attempt to forcefully gain entry into the military base, to free some of their members detained in the base. The source said the […]
Gunmen Storm Ekiti, Abduct Four Persons
Gun-wielding men, suspected to be kidnappers, have abducted four commuters in Irele-Ekiti, Ajoni Local Council Development Area(LCDA) of Ekiti state. According to sources in the community, the victims, said to be heading to Ibadan, Oyo state capital after attending an event in Kogi state last weekend, were kidnapped around 11a.m. on Sunday. It was gathered […]
Gunmen Kill Ebubeagu Operative In Ebonyi
Gunmen have reportedly killed a member of the Ebebeagu Security Outfit, in the Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Daily Independent gathered that the took place around 11 pm, on Sunday, October 30. The victim, whose name was given as Joseph Nwanja, was said to have been gunned down, at a checkpoint in […]
Terror Threat: There Is No Need For Nigerians To Panic, Says NSA
Against the backdrop of recent security advisories by the United States and the United Kingdom, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno has assured Nigerians that there is no cause for alarm. The NSA, who said the situation is under control, described as false and irresponsible the perception of heightened insecurity in Abuja as painted […]
Police Apprehend Couple Over Alleged Human Trafficking In Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun State on Monday said it has arrested a couple, Godday and Ebere Samuel, for alleged human trafficking at Atan in Ota area of the State. The Police Spokesperson in the State, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed this in a press statement in Ota, said that the couple were arrested on […]
Kidnapped Oyo Monarch’s Daughter Released By Abductors
Kidnappers, who abducted some passengers at the Lagos/Ibadan expressway on Friday, have released one of them. Recall that some passengers were abducted along the Lagos/Ibadan expressway on Friday. One of the kidnapped victims, Princess Temilola Oyediran has regained her freedom. Princess Oyediran is one of the daughters of Onpetu of Ijeru kingdom in Oyo State, Oba […]
Prof Agbaje Regains Freedom From Kidnappers’ Den, Recounts Ordeal
A former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC), Academics, of the University of Ibadan, Professor Adigun Agbaje, has narrated how he and other travellers were abducted. It was learnt that Agbaje, a professor of Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences and other travellers were abducted last Friday. It was gathered that Agbaje and some of the victims […]
Army Kills Eight Boko Haram Members In Niger
At least eight suspected Boko Haram members were allegedly killed during an attack on Army Barracks in New Bussa, Borgu Local Government of Niger State. It was gathered the gunmen stormed the barracks in an effort to rescue some of their members held in captivity. It was learnt the incident occurred on Saturday at about […]
IGP Cautions US, UK Over Terror Alert In Nigeria
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Alkali Baba Usman, has cautioned foreign countries over terror alert in Nigeria. Usman said foreign countries should stop informing the public about terror alerts. The police boss said the recent terror alert should have been given to the police and not the public. The United States and United Kingdom governments […]
