No Part Of Nigeria Will Be Occupied By Criminal Elements, COAS Assures Nigerians
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured the public that the Nigerian Army will make certain that no part of Nigeria is occupied by terrorists and other criminal elements, while upholding the unity and indivisibility of the country. Lagbaja, who spoke on Saturday at the 65th Passing Out Parade […]
Ex-Military Spokesman Onyeuko Dies After Illness
Major General Bernard Onyeuko (rtd.), a former Director of the Defence Media Operations and Director of Procurement at the Defence Headquarters, has been confirmed dead. The cause of his death is still unknown as of press time but reports say the military General died Saturday, August 26 after a brief undisclosed illness. According […]
EFCC Arrests 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Sokoto
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says its operatives in the Sokoto Zonal Command have arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo Boys. The commission made this known in a statement on its official Facebook page on Saturday. The statement identified the suspects as Joy Ofem, Azeez Naimot, Agabi O. Yusuf, Ibrahim […]
Police Apprehend Taxi Driver, Others For Robbing Passengers In Abeokuta
A taxi driver and his gang have been arrested for allegedly dispossessing unsuspecting passengers of their belongings in Ogun State. The So-Safe Corps in Ogun State arrested the taxi driver identified as Kehinde Ogunlate and some of his accomplices with whom he had robbed passengers of their money, phones and other items in Abeokuta, the […]
Police Foil Kidnap Of 65-Year-Old, Rescue Victim In Katsina
Police in Jigawa State have foiled two kidnap attempts and succeeded in the rescue of the victims unhurt. Spokesman of the command, DSP. Lawan Shiisu confirmed the development in a statement. He said the raid also led to the arrest of four suspects in connection with the kidnap attempts. According to the statement, “On 26/08/2023 […]
Police Seize 1,500 Cartons Of Counterfeit Drugs In Kano During Warehouse Raid
The Police in Kano State have raided two warehouses and confiscated 1,500 cartons of fake and expired drugs. Spokesman of the command, SP. Abdullah Haruna Kiyawa stated this in a statement. He said the raid came after the police received a report by good Samaritans over the suspected dubious activities taking place in the warehouses. […]
IGP Charges Newly Promoted Police Officers on National Service
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has urged the 224 recently promoted officers of the police command in Ondo State to demonstrate their worthiness of the new ranks. The officers were officially decorated during a ceremony held in Akure, the state capital, at the weekend. Egbetokun, represented by Assistant Inspector General, AIG Ebong […]
Driver Knocks Down Pedestrian In Fatal Motor Accident
A 24-year-old driver, Quzeem Olaniyan, has knocked down and killed a 60-year-old man, David Rotimi, in an accident that occurred in Ilara along the Agbowa road via the Ogijo area of the state. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, on Sunday, the Ogun State Police Command said Olaniyan lost control […]
Use Of Unauthorised Motorcycle Helmets: Police Arrest, Prosecute Suspects
The Ogun Police Command, under the directives of Commissioner of Police, CP ALAMUTU ABIODUN MUSTAPHA, has taken proactive measures to address the use of unauthorized motorcycle helmets for criminal activities. The police have started arresting individuals who wear tinted reflective helmets and pose as commercial motorcyclists to rob unsuspecting passengers. It has become […]
