RRS Apprehends Daredevil Traffic Robber In Lagos
Men of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos state police command have apprehended a notorious traffic robber. In a statement released, the RRS said the suspect was arrested while attacking a driver and a motor boy of a broken down PMS tanker after Ojota bridge, Ketu inward Berger on Wednesday night, December 7. […]
Elections: Military, Security Agencies Under Pressure To Compromise But Remain Neutral – Gen Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor has disclosed that the security agencies and the military constantly come under pressure to compromise during elections through various financial inducements, but has called on Nigerians to anchor their trust in the military as they strive to maintain neutrality in accordance with the president’s directive. Speaking during […]
Gunmen Reportedly Attack Anambra Hospital, Snatch 4 Babies
Gunmen have allegedly attacked a maternity hospital in Nkpologwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, taking four newborn babies during the attack. A source from the community said the incident happened on Tuesday night and was only made known to members of the community on Wednesday morning. “It happened in our community, and people […]
Nigerian Army Debunks Carrying Out Mass Illegal Abortions On Boko Haram Victims
Nigeria’s army has denied an explosive report that claims it conducted a years-long programme of carrying out abortions on women and girls who were impregnated by Boko Haram jihadists. The Reuters news agency reported Wednesday that the Nigerian military “conducted a secret, systematic and illegal abortion programme in the country’s northeast, ending at least 10,000 […]
Nigerian Army Rescue 21 Persons From Militia In Taraba
Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), the military operation in Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba states, rescued 21 persons from the hands of their abductors, who were identified as a local militia group. The Public Relations Officer (PRO), OPWS, Flight Lieutenant Audu Katty, disclosed this in a statement in Makurdi, the operational headquarters of OPWS on Thursday. Katty […]
Police Launch Manhunt For Woman Who Burnt Parents In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a 52-year-old woman who set her parents ablaze at their residence in the Okokomaiko area of the state. Lagos State Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin said the incident was reported in a phone call to the police by the younger sister of the culprit on November […]
Three Men In Police Net For Allegedly Stealing Goat
Three men were on Wednesday, December 7, docked in an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ court for allegedly stealing a she-goat. The police charged Bamisaye Felix, 34, Adebayo Wasiu, 35 and Kolawole Sunday, 42 with theft and possession of a stolen goat. Olasunkanmi alleged that the defendants had in their possession five other goats and […]
Abducted Ondo Monarch Regains Freedom
The traditional ruler that was abducted in Ondo State last week; The Oloso of Oso Ajowa in Akoko North West Local Government Area, Oba Clement Omoola Jimoh has regained freedom after seven days in the kidnappers’ den. According to a family source, the monarch was released on Wednesday, adding that he is presently undergoing medical […]
Car Theft: IGP Launches Portal To Report Stolen Vehicles
As preventive measures to tackle vehicle theft, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has launched a platform for Nigerians to report cases of stolen vehicles. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the digitalized platform – Central Motor Registry (CMR) – completed and commissioned […]
