May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

Abduction Of 5 Minors: Police ASP, Others Arrested In Sokoto

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some of its personnel allegedly involved in the kidnapping of minors in the state. The command’s spokesman, ASP Ahmad Rufai, who confirmed the arrest of the officers simply identified as ASP Kulu and one other named Elizabeth, said the command has commenced investigations into the […]

Troops Killed 715 Terrorists, Rescue 465 Hostages In April — DHQ

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, on Thursday, said troops killed over 715 terrorists in April, while 465 kidnapped hostages were freed in the same month.   The Director of Defence Media Operation, Maj-Gen Edward Buba, disclosed these during a bi-weekly media briefing in Abuja.   Buba stressed the non-negotiable defeat of terrorist groups to prevent further […]

Police Nab Notorious Armed Robber Who Invaded Female Hostel In Niger

Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested one of the armed robbers who robbed students of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, of their valuables at a female hostel in Bosso. Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, May 2, said seven phones and other […]

Lagos Police Identify Officer Who Shot Man Dead During Fuel Queue Tumult

Lagos State Police Command says it has identified the trigger-happy officer who shot a young man, Toheeb Eniafe dead at a petrol station on Wednesday. Recall that Eniafe had during a queue at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, filling station in Ikoyi, challenged security operatives for bypassing the fuel queue. It was gathered […]

EFCC Arrests 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ebonyi

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The anti-graft agency said the suspects were arrested in the early hours of Thursday, May 2, 2024. They were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related fraudulent activities. […]

NSCDC in Osun Arrests Fake Doctor Collecting 5,000 Naira to Train Apprentices

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command, has arrested a 32 year old man, Oladiti Saheed Toyin, for impersonation. According to a statement by the Osun NSCDC Commandant, Michael Adaralewa, issued by the Command spokesperson, Adeleke Kehinde, on Thursday, Toyin, who resides at No 2, Lakewu area, Ororuwo, Boripe Local Government […]

Police Apprehend 8 Suspected Motorcycle Snatchers In Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested eight suspected motorcycle snatchers. A statement by the police spokesperson, DSP Sunday Abutu, said the suspects were arrested by the Rapid Response Squad of the Command. The statement reads: “Due to the recent incessant robberies especially snatching of motorcycles within Ado-Ekiti and other identified areas in the State, […]

Police Arrest Three Suspected Niger Thugs With Illegal Firearms

The Niger State Police Command has arrested three suspects over alleged thuggery and illegal possession of prohibited firearms. The state police commissioner, Shawulu Dan-Mamman disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Minna on Wednesday. Dan-Mamman said that the three suspects were arrested with dangerous weapons and some weeds suspected to be Indian hemp […]

FCT Police Intercept Two For Child Trafficking, Hand Over Suspects To Sokoto Command

The operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT police command have arrested two female suspected child traffickers, Kulu Dogonyaro and Elizabeth Ojah. In a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the command noted that the suspects escaped arrest from the Sokoto police. She said the two women were intercepted […]