A notorious kidnapper identified as Buju Bazamfare, has voluntarily surrendered himself and the ammunition in his possession, to the Nigeria Police Force. Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule confirmed when he visited the Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu, commending the police in the state for ensuring that peace and harmony reigns. While describing the feat as … Read more
A 25-year-old pickpocket, Francis Monday, arrested recently by the Lagos State Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has confessed that he sacrifices a cock every three days to ensure that the rings he uses in picking people’s pockets is potent. According to him, the ring was given to him by an Islamic cleric, adding that the ring … Read more
Seventy-seven suspects have been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command for conspiracy, robbery, unlawful possession of firearms, kidnapping and other crimes. Commissioner of Police Ahmad Abdurrahman, who addressed reporters, said 16 arms, 122 ammunition of different calibres, six vehicles, among others, were recovered from the suspects. He noted that the feats were achieved in … Read more
The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of Ben Ukpepi, Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress in the state at his residence in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson for the police in the state, DSP Irene Ugbo, told the News Agency of Nigeria that Ukpepi was abducted at 7:30pm … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says that it has apprehended a notorious cannabis merchant, Ohimai Ayodele, 51, in Uzebba, suspected to be the mastermind of the killing of NDLEA personnel earlier this year. It has also recorded the seizure and burning of over 14.3 tonnes of illicit drugs and crops in six different … Read more
Officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, on Saturday evening gunned down a notorious armed robbery suspect in Orhunwhorhun Community, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. The Police thereafter took the remains of the deceased armed robber to Ebrumede Police Station where it is lying lifeless. Details of how the notorious armed robber … Read more
Five police officers have been arrested in connection with the shooting that led to the death of one 27 years old Maliki Mohammed in Oshodi area of Lagos State on Friday. Two other persons were reported to be injured in the incident which occurred at Crest Inn Club, Balogun Street. The police officers, arrested on … Read more
A 21-year old man, Ikechukwu Eze has been arrested for allegedly snatching a tricycle popularly known as keke from the owner at gun point in Oba, Anambra state. The police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed confirmed this in a statement on Saturday. He said the suspect who specialised in tricycle snatching was nabbed by the Police operatives … Read more
Spokeperson of Kano State Police Command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna has confirmed the arrest of 35-year-old Sunusi Abdullahi, of Badawa Quarters, Nassarawa LGA in possession of 10 bags of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. He explained that on the 21/11/2019, the police while raiding criminal hideouts at Badawa Quarters, arrested the suspect with ten … Read more
A young man simply identified as Gabriel Chimaeze is now cooling off his heels in the custody of the Abia State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) after he reportedly stabbed his brother to death. The incident, our reporter noted it occurred at No. 204 Ikot Ekpene road located at Ehere, Ogbor Hill axis of Aba, the … Read more
Unknown gunmen believed to be bandits on Sunday killed two persons and injured three policemen during an attack on the residence of 50-year-old Alhaji Sa’adu Dan Bagalo of Kofar Kudu, Kaita LGA of Katsina state. It was also gathered the gunmen abducted him during the attack. A statement by spokesman of the State Police Command.Gambo … Read more
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in the killing of a student, Hassan Abdullah of Government Secondary Rigachikun, in Igabi Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred in the school premises on Thursday at about 11 am when the suspect, Sani Umar, who is not a student … Read more
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday sentenced three men to death for kidnapping the Oniba of Iba, Lagos, Oba Yishau Goriola Oseni. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo found the convicts guilty of a seven-count charge brought against them by the state. The convicts are Duba Furejo alias General Cuba, who is now paralysed, Reuben Anthony and … Read more
Renowned writer, Chimamanda Adichie, will be honoured again for her great works through the use of literature and story-telling to connect with people across generations and cultures. The award will be presented at the Foundation’s annual Global Leadership Dinner on November 20, 2019, in New York courtesy United Nations Foundation Global Leadership Award The Foundation … Read more
Described as one of the most prolific identity thieves ever encountered by the York Regional Police, 26-year-old Deborah Oguntoyinbo is currently being investigated in Canada for stealing the identities of over 20 women in the Toronto area in the last two years, according to a report by CBC News. An investigation by CBC News uncovered … Read more
Two men who allegedly murdered a man in a barber’s shop have been ordered by an Igbosere Magistrates Court in Lagos to be remanded in a correctional centre, pending legal advice. The police charged Ayuba Balogun and Evans Adamson with two counts of murder and possession of firearms. Earlier, the prosecutor, Mr Morufu Animashaun, informed … Read more
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court Thursday ordered two unemployed men to be remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Services for alleged stealing a Toyota Corolla valued N2 million at gunpoint. Chief Magistrate O.A. Layinka said they will remain in custody of Kirikiri Correctional Services pending legal advice. Samuel Adetunji, 22 and Yaya Alasa, 27, are facing a … Read more
The suspected Port Harcourt serial killer, Gracious David West, Tuesday, pleaded guilty to charges of murder preferred against him by the Police at the State High Court. He however accused the police of withholding N60,000, wrist watch and jewelry seized from him during his arrest. This is as the Rivers State Government also took over … Read more
Popular Music Artiste, Azeez Adeshina Fashola aka Naira Marley is set to appear before the Lagos High Court on Tuesday, October 22. The “Issa Goal” crooner was arrested alongside rapper, Zlatan Ibile and two other artistes on May 10 2019, for alleged money laundering. Marley stands risk of spending 7 years in jail if found … Read more
