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Gunmen Kill Shop Owner in Ebonyi Market Attack

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Unknown gunmen on Monday invaded Ngbojiogu Community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, killing a young businessman, Mr Ikechukwu Idenyi Ali. The incident occurred at Okwor Market in the community. The Chairman of the Local Government Area, Prince Ikechukwu Odono, who spoke with newsmen on Tuesday shortly after visiting the scene, confirmed the […]

Police Rescue Toddler, Arrest Kidnappers’ Leader In Yobe State Operation

The Nigeria Police Force, Yobe State Command said its operatives have rescued a toddler from a kidnappers’ den. This is in addition to arresting the kidnappers’ gang leader. This was disclosed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the statement, the criminal invaded Bungai village, […]

Security Guard Kills Man With Stick Over Phone Theft In Ogun

A 26-year-old security guard, Muhammed Abubakar, employed by a businessman (name withheld) in a building in the Ajaka area of Sagamu has allegedly killed an unidentified man over allegations that he attempted to steal Abubakar’s phone.   Punch reports that the fatal injury occurred when the suspect struck the crown of the victim’s head with […]

Police Arrest Four Robbery Suspects, Recover Two Beretta Pistols in Delta

Operatives of the ‘B’ division of the Delta Police Command have arrested a gang of six armed robbers involved in a house-house robbery in Asaba. This was made known by the command’s public relations officer in a post via his X handle on Tuesday. According to the two suspects identified as Solomon and Abdul Jubril, […]

Bandits Free 40 Out Of 150 Abducted In Niger State

Forty out of the 150 residents abducted from Kuchi community in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, have been freed by their captors. The released hostages, predominantly women and children, were set free after the community provided N2 million and 12 Honda motorcycles to the bandits. It was learnt that the release took place […]

Police Dismiss Officer Who Shot Businessman Dead Over Bribe Payment

A Police Corporal, Obagi Njok, who killed an Aba-based businessman, Mr Emmanuel Okocha, has been dismissed from the Police Force. He was found guilty by the disciplinary team set up by the Abia State Police Command to investigate the incident. Okocha, who was a popular businessman from Abiriba, Ohafia LGA, was shot in Aba in […]