Two Chibok Girls, 99 Others Regain Freedom From Boko Haram Camps
The army on Friday said it has rescued two Chibok girls and 99 other abducted persons from Boko Haram camps. In a briefing in Maiduguri, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Waidi Shaibu, said the troops rescued the victims […]
Just In: Gunmen Attack Apostle Suleman’s Convoy, Killing Police Officers And Civilians
The convoy of Apostle Johnson Suleman was viciously attacked Friday evening. The cleric is the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) International. It was gathered that gunmen ambushed his motorcade on Warake road in Auchi, Edo State. No fewer than four policemen, one driver and a lady are confirmed dead. Gory […]
It’s Not Your Responsibility To Detain Suspects, Kano CP Warns Vigilante
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, have warned vigilante group members against detaining suspects and taking the law into their hands. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Abubakar Lawal, gave the warning when he received the state Commander of Vigilante Group of Nigeria in his office. He said police were very much aware of […]
Police, Okada Riders Clash On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Gunshots were heard along the Opic axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Friday after a police official reportedly assaulted an Okada rider for flouting traffic rules. In reaction, many Okada riders set ablaze tires along the expressway, disrupting traffic. A number of police and navy officials were also present to maintain order, while ensuring free […]
Spanish Police Bust Nigerian-Led Online Dating Ring Over €1 million Scam
Spanish police on Friday reported that it busted a gang of online dating conmen on the island of Mallorca, who allegedly defrauded numerous victims throughout Europe of well over 1 million euros ($974,000). A total of 16 people were arrested, 15 of whom were in Mallorca, the Spanish police said. The police added that the […]
Kidnappers Invade Taraba Mosque, Kill Worshipper, Abduct Businessman, Son
Kidnappers numbering 10 attacked a mosque in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, on Thursday, and killed one person and abducted a businessman and his son. It was gathered that kidnappers struck at the mosque located at Jalo Junction in Saminaka area of Jalingo metropolis during Magrib prayers. The son of businessman is said to be a […]
18 Dead As Herders, Farmers Clash In Benue
Eighteen people, including two policemen, were killed in intercommunal violence between nomadic herders and farmers in Benue State, officials said Thursday. Violence broke out early on Wednesday when herders stormed Gbeji farming village in Ukum district, shooting indiscriminately, Paul Hemba, security adviser to Benue state governor said. Disputes between cattle herders and local farming settlements […]
Lagos Police Arrest Teacher, Boyfriend For Burning 2-Year-Old Daughter’s Buttocks
Police operatives in Lagos State have arrested a 22-year-old primary school teacher, Margret Obano, for allegedly brutalising her two-year-old daughter and burning her buttocks. The incident happened on Friday, in the Bariga area of the state. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the culprit is fond of maltreating and abusing the child […]
Insecurity: There Is Need To Create State Police, Sanwo-Olu Tells FG
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday reiterated the need for the creation of state police in Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu reiterated the call when the Commissioners of Police Service Commission (PSC), led by the acting Chairman, Retired Justice Clara Ogunbiyi, paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Marina. He said this would help […]
Military Airstrike Kill Notorious Bandit Leader, Dogo Damina In Zamfara
Nigerian Airforce (NAF) airstrikes have neutralised 30 terrorists including a notorious bandit leader, Dogo Damina. It was gathered that the outlaws were eliminated by the Nigerian military while converging for a ceremony in Koli Village, Zamfara State. At a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Director, Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Maj Gen Musa Damadami, said: […]
