Rocket Attack By Suspected Extremists Kill Five In Northeast Nigeria
Five people have been killed and 11 others injured after suspected extremists fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a town in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state, two anti-extremist militia commanders told AFP on Sunday. Scores of fighters attempted to invade the town of Damboa late on Friday but met stiff resistance from the anti-extremist militia, a paramilitary […]
NSCDC Rescues Woman Locked Up By Father For Five Years In Jigawa
Men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued a 25-year-old woman who had been locked up allegedly by her father in a room in Jigawa State for five years. Disclosing this to newsmen, the Public Relations Officer, Dutse Command of the NSCDC, Adamu Shehu, said the woman was locked up […]
Police Arrest Father For Shooting Only Son During Argument In Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Aniekan James for allegedly killing his only son, Odudu James, 35. The state Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durosinmi, disclosed this at the weekend while parading the suspect along with 268 others arrested for various offences. The CP said the suspect was arrested on June […]
Police Arrest Sacked Domestic Worker Who Kidnap Ex-Boss In Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Prince Thursday Okon, a former domestic worker, and two other suspects for the kidnap of the Vice Chancellor of a private university in the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durosinmi, who disclosed this at the weekend stated that Okon, connived with his gang members, […]
Tragedy In Benue Community As Gunmen Kill Security Guard
Gunmen, on Friday, stormed Tswarev/Ukemberakya council in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State and killed a member of the Volunteer Community Guard. A source said that the gunmen laid ambush for members of the group around 8pm between Iporza and Jootar and shot at them. Two personnel of the Community Volunteer Guard were on […]
Police Begin Manhunt For 14 Suspects Accused Of lynching Woman In Cross River
The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has said that a manhunt has commenced to arrest the 14 suspects and others involved in the gruesome murder of Mrs Martina Itagbor. She was maimed and set ablaze by gangsters, allegedly led by one Christopher Sunday Mbey, a former aide to ex-state governor, […]
Gunmen Storm Ogun, Kill RCCG Pastor, Abduct Seven Members
Some unknown gunmen, on Saturday, stormed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish in Ogun State, killing the pastor and abducting seven worshippers. The Ogun State So-Safe Corps Commander, Soji Ganzallo, confirmed the incident, saying his officers rescued the seven church members and killed one of the kidnappers during a rescue operation. In statement […]
