Tension As DSS Denies Invading, Arresting CBN Gov, Emefiele
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied reports that its operatives invaded the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to arrest the governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele, on Monday afternoon. In a terse statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of DSS, Peter Afunanya, he described the report of the […]
Military Comb Anambra As Gunmen Abduct Naval Officer, Civilians
The Nigerian military have deployed troops at entry and exit points in Anambra State, particularly in and around Onitsha. The soldiers are searching vehicles and combing locations after unknown gunmen abducted an operative of the Nigerian Navy. Lieutenant IS Ozuowa was kidnapped at about 6:30 p.m. on Sunday alongside civilians, whose number is yet to […]
NSCDC Nabs POS Operator Hired By Bandits In Zamfara
The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), said its operatives have arrested one Mustapha, a POS operator for allegedly making financial transactions on behalf of bandits The state commandant, Muhammad Bello Muazu, in a statement on Monday, said the culprit was arrested while making the said transaction in Birnin […]
Bolanle Raheem: Alleged Killer Cop ASP Vandi Pleads ‘Not Guilty’
A suspected killer cop, ASP Drambi Vandi, Monday, pleaded not guilty to the alleged killing of a Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day. Mrs Raheem was allegedly shot dead by ASP Vandi on Christmas Day, in the Ajah area of Lagos. The cop and his team were said to have tried to stop […]
Police Reveal Names, Ages Of Abducted Worshippers
The police in Katsina State have released the personal details of the five women who were abducted by terrorists in Katsina Sunday morning. It was reported that the women were abducted in Mai Tsauni, Gidan Haruna in Kankara Local Government while they were on their way to church. In a statement by the command spokesperson, Gambo […]
Gunmen Invade INEC Office, Kill Policeman In Enugu
Unknown gunmen have again attacked an office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State. This is coming a few hours after a similar attack in Imo State which led to the killing of a local security man. It was learnt that the Enugu attack claimed the […]
Bandits Burn Catholic Priest Alive In Niger State (See Photos)
The parish priest of St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church in Kafin-koro in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, Rev Father Isaac Achi, has been burnt to death by armed bandits. It was gathered that the bandits who invaded his residence at 3 am on Sunday, January 15, 2023, also injured his colleague […]
Seven NSCDC Officials Killed By Bandits In Kaduna Buried (Photos)
The remains of seven personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) killed in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have been laid to rest. The officers were ambushed and killed on Monday, 9 January, 2023, while on routine duty of protecting Kuriga mining mining site. Their corpses were handed over to […]
Kidnapped Plateau DPO Regains Freedom
A Divisional Police Officer, DPO, SP Nwapi Larrycarr Augustus, who was kidnapped in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State has regained his freedom. The officer was abducted at a Hotel in the area on Thursday January 12, three days after he resumed as the DPO in Pankshin. Spokesperson of the Plateau Police […]
Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest In Ekiti
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Michael Olubunmi Olofinlade, in Ekiti State. This was contained in a statement signed by the Catholic Diocese Director of Social Communications in the state, Rev. Fr Anthony Ijasan and made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti on Sunday evening. The statement reads: “I am directed by […]
