Kidnappers Dare Gov Otu, Whisk Away Lecturer, Health Worker
Dr. Iniudo George-Ukpong, a lecturer at the University of Cross River State’s (UNICROSS) Faculty of Biological Sciences, has been kidnapped by gunmen. This happened just twenty-four hours after Governor Bassey Otu gave offenders a choice: repent and benefit from his amnesty, or be fished out. Barbara Brownson, another employee of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, was […]
Suspected Burglars, Thieves, Cultist Nabbed By Amotekun In Osun
Operatives of Osun Amotekun Corps have arrested four men for different offences ranging from burglary, theft and cult-related activities. The alleged suspects were arrested on Thursday at different locations in the state. Their arrest was made known by the Osun Amotekun Commander, Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi in Osogbo on Saturday. According to Adewinmbi, the suspects […]
Breaking: DSS Makes U-Turn, Says Emefiele Is In Their Custody
The Department of State Services (DSS), has confirmed the arrest of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Recall that the DSS initially released a statement on Saturday morning denying any custody of Godwin Emefiele. The DSS has now acknowledged the arrest of the suspended CBN governor. The statement from […]
EFCC Nabs 56 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Rivers
Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 56 suspected internet fraudsters. In a statement issued on Friday, the commission said the suspects were arrested on Monday in a sting operation at Rivtaf Golf Estate, Port Harcourt, following intelligence on their alleged internet fraud-related activities, including […]
Police Arrest 57 Suspected Looters In Kano
The Kano State Police Command said it has arrested 57 suspects for stealing shop owners’ properties at demolition sites in the state. Recall that the state government recently ordered the demolition of some buildings that were illegally built on government land. However, some hoodlums took advantage of the demolition exercise to steal from the demolished […]
Troops Kill Six Bandits, Recover Arms In Kaduna LGA
The troops of Operation Forest Sanity have neutralised six bandits during an operation in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Musa Danmadami on Saturday He said the troops raided bandits’ hideout, and during exchange of fire, neutralized six bandits in […]
Bandits Storm Niger, Kill 25 Farmers, Abduct Others
Bandits have reportedly killed 25 farmers and abducted several women and girls from various communities in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack reportedly took place around 2 pm in five villages. The breakdown of the killing showed that 13 people lost their lives in Kusherki community, 12 others were killed in Gidigori […]
