Three Suspected Herdsmen Arrested Over Benue Killings, Says Gov Alia
Three suspected herdsmen have been arrested in connection with the brutal attack on Otobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State, which left 11 residents dead. Governor Hyacinth Alia made this known on Wednesday during a briefing with journalists at the Government House in Makurdi, the state capital. He expressed deep concern over the […]
There’s no Fulani herders attack in Enugu – Police
The Enugu State Police Command has denied claims that Fulani herdsmen recently carried out deadly attacks on villages in the state, reportedly killing at least 25 people. The command described the reports as false, sensational, and intended to mislead the public. In a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, the police said their […]
EFCC docks man for non-declaration of £8,020, $704 at Lagos Airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arraigned Agudosi Christopher Okechukwu before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, for allegedly failing to declare foreign currency in his possession amounting to £8,020 and $704 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. Okechukwu was apprehended by operatives of the Nigeria […]
Gunmen Kill 7 Farmers In Fresh Benue Attack
A total of seven farmers have been killed while scores others sustained varying degrees of injuries when armed bandits stormed Otobi-Akpa Community in Otukpo local government area of Benue State on Tuesday. It was gathered that palpable fear has gripped residents of the community who have started to flee due to the fresh attack. A […]
Customs intercepts N25.9m worth of petrol smuggled along Niger border
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 500 jerry cans (25 litres each) and two drums of petrol, worth over ₦25.9 million, at smuggling hotspots along the Babana border axis in Niger State. The announcement was made during a press briefing on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Nigeria Customs Niger-Kogi Command headquarters in Minna. According […]
Police arrest two suspected kidnappers in Kaduna
Security operatives in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State have arrested two suspected kidnappers, following a tip-off from local hunters. The suspects, identified as Sani Liman (23) from Unguwan Fa Raminkura and Murtala Magaji alias “Seto” (25) from Dambata Galadimawa village in Kauru LGA, were apprehended on April 15, 2025, around 1:30 PM by […]
