May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

Police Arrest Man For Kidnapping, Killing Victims In Ogun

A suspected member of a kidnapping gang, Usman Aliyu, has been arrested by the police in Ogun State. Earlier, the police had arrested two members of the “deadly” gang at Onigbedu forest in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun. In a statement on Sunday, the Ogun State police spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the police […]

Scores Feared Dead As Herdsmen Storm Enugu

The Eha-Amufu community in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State was attacked on Sunday by suspected herdsmen. A number of persons are dead after the early morning attack, though figures have not been confirmed. Families and residents are searching for missing persons after many fled into the bushes for safety. The attackers reportedly invaded […]

Police Nab Two Nigerian Nationals, One Ghanaian For Cyber Fraud In India

Two Nigerian nationals and a Ghanaian have been arrested in India for allegedly being involved in cyber fraud.   The accused identified as Eke Uferemvukwe, Okoloi Damion, both from Nigeria, and Adwin Collines, from Ghana, were arrested in Greater Noida.   The accused are ‘cyber criminals who, along with their other associates, have been involved in various frauds and […]

High-Ranking Boko Haram Commanders Surrender In Borno

Four high-ranking Boko Haram commanders have reportedly surrendered to Nigerian troops in Borno state.   Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, reported that an intelligence officer said the commanders who laid down their arms are Mala’ana (Khaid), Abu Dauda (Munzir), Modu Yalee, and Bin Diska, (Nakif).   It was gathered that they surrendered […]

Police Apprehend Six Suspected Armed Robbers, Kidnappers In Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested six suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and recovered three pump action guns, four locally made guns, native charms.   Spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, in a statement on Saturday, December 17, 2022, said investigation later revealed that the suspects were hoodlums who operate under the guise […]

El Rufai Lauds NAF For Rescuing 7 Kidnapped Chinese In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Government on Saturday, has commended the Nigerian Air Force for rescuing seven Chinese expatriates from kidnappers’ den. Recall that the Nigerian Air Force, Special Forces under the 271 NAF detachment, conducted the operation in Kampanin Doka and Gwaska areas of Birnin Gwari LGA, and successfully rescued the seven expatriates who were Kidnapped […]