May 10, 2024

May 10, 2024

EFCC Debunks Reports That Convicted Yahoo Boy, Victor Odeh Is 7-year-old

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has dismissed reports that a recently convicted internet fraudster, Victor Oche Odeh, is seven years old. EFCC explained that Odeh was convicted by Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on July 21, 2023. However, the anti-graft agency on Monday sais its attention has been drawn […]

NDLEA, Military To Strengthen Synergy On Drug War

The Nigerian military has promised to strengthen its synergy with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, to curtail the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Gusau, gave the assurance on Monday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer […]

Two Suspected Kidnappers Nabbed After Collecting N1m Ransom From Victim In Edo

Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers, Daniel Okoh and Adamu Shaibu,  after collecting N1 million ransom from their victim, Destiny Okpuje, in Edo State.   It was gathered that the victim was kidnapped at the Iguoriakhi farm settlement and was later released after paying a ransom of N1 million to the kidnapper. […]

Bandits Kill Zamfara College Lecturer After N2M Ransom

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed a lecturer with Zamfara State College of Education, Maru, Nasiru Mohammed Anka, after collecting N2 million ransom for his freedom. It was gathered that Anka was kidnapped at his residence in Maru town, Maru Local Government Area of the state, three weeks ago. It was also learnt that […]

Viral Video: Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Lawyer For Brutally Assaulting Wife

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended one Barrister Ekere Sunday Ebong, 55 years, of plot 40 L Line Ewet Housing Estate, who was seen in a video assaulting his wife A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, on Monday, said the suspect, known as a habitual domestic violence perpetrator, […]

Four Killed, Eight Others Abducted As Bandits Attack Katsina Farmers

Four people have been killed and eight others abducted after bandits with sophisticated weapons including AK-47 rifles attacked farmers in Katsina State. The incident occurred in the Nahuta and Dantsuntu Communities of the Batsari Local Government Area of the State. An eyewitness said that the bandits surrounded the area from Saturday evening when the farmers […]

Ogun: Police Nab Fake Naval Officer For Alleged Motorcycle Theft

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a self-acclaimed naval officer, Ibrahim Adamu, for stealing a motorcycle on the premises of a commercial bank in the Sango Ota area of Ogun State. The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident. Odutola said the suspect was arrested when an employee of the bank caught […]