May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

Police Nab 15 Suspects Over `Sit-At-Home’ Shooting In Ebonyi

The Police in Ebonyi on Friday announced the arrest of 15 persons suspected to be involved in the shooting by alleged members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Tuesday at the new market and Ishieke axis of the state. The suspects while trying to enforce the seven days sit-at-home order by IPOB, shot […]

Police Arrest Three ATM Card Fraudsters In Kano

Police in Kano State have arrested three suspected ATM card fraudsters with 36 cards of different banks. This was contained in a press statement signed by the command’s spokesman DSP. Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, and issued to newsmen. He said the suspects were arrested after police received a report from a resident of Kofar Ruwa Quarters, […]

‘Suspend Vigils For Now’, Ogun Police Warn Churches, Mosques Members

The Police in Ogun State has warned religious leaders to stop organising night programmes for their members. This warning is coming in the wake of the attack on a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Abule-Ori, Obafemi-Owode Local Government of Ogun State, where a pastor was killed and seven worshippers kidnapped by some unknown […]

Police To Play Football Match With Repentant Thugs In Kano

The Kano State Police Command says it will play a football match with some repentant thugs as part of an innovative approach to help them transform their lives positively. The state Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Usaini Gumel, disclosed this on Thursday during a press conference in Kano, while parading 108 suspects arrested for various crimes […]

Two Women Killed, Other Injured As Gunmen Storm Plateau Communities

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias attacked the Kwahas and Millet communities in Ruff Kombun District, Mangu local government area of Plateau State, killing two women.   Three other persons who sustained gunshot wounds during the attacks are currently receiving medical treatment.   According to the Nigerian Tribune, the gunmen, who have been causing terror […]

Adamawa Police Arrest Serial Rapist For Defiling Five Minors

Men of the Adamawa state police command have arrested a 35-year-old habitual rapist identified as Wilson Sunday, for allegedly raping five minors between the ages of eight to fourteen in Bachure ,Yola North Local Government Area.   A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, SP Yahaya Nguroje, said the suspect who resides in […]

Police Nab Two Civilians Wearing Military Uniforms In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested two men, Abdulaziz Tanimu, and Sulaiman Abdulbaki, for wearing military uniforms and constituting nuisance in the state. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, disclosed this during a press conference at the Bompai Police Headquarters on Thursday, July 6, 2023. “On 31/06/2023 at about 1900hrs, based […]

Jettison Planned Cultism Day, Osun Police Warns Cultists

Osun State Police Command has warned cultists in the state to jettison the idea of the planned cultism day. The warning was also extended to hoteliers and proprietors of recreation centres and landlords not to allow their properties to be used for any cult-related activities. Any facility found disregarding this warning, the statement hinted, the […]