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Angry Abuja Residents Burn Robber’s Corpse After Policeman’s Death
A brazen armed robbery attempt on Thursday in the Abaji area council of the, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) turned deadly, resulting in the killing of a police officer and the death of two suspects. The robbers, who arrived at the scene in two unmarked vehicles, first targeted the police station along Toto Road, where […]
I faked my kidnap to extort money from my mother —27yr-old-lady
A 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Ruth Livinus, has been arrested for faking her own kidnap to extort money from her widowed mother. The motive behind the scam was to fund her dream of opening a hairdressing salon. Ruth, who is a secondary school drop-out, allegedly hatched the plan with her live-in-lover, Isaac Gabriel, who was also […]
Two robbery suspects nabbed in Osun
The Osun State Police Command on Thursday announced the arrest of two armed robbers operating within the Osogbo metropolis, using a motorcycle. The two suspects, Adesina Hammed, 29 years, and Oyeladun Iyanu, 28, with two others yet to be arrested, armed with cutlasses, had reportedly accosted their two men, whose further identities were not given […]
Police to establish full drone system to tackle security challenges
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced that the Nigeria Police Force will soon implement a comprehensive drone system to effectively address the nation’s security challenges. Egbetokun made this statement during the first distinguished Personality Lecture, hosted by the TETFUND Centre of Excellence in Multidisciplinary Studies (TCEMS) at the University of Ibadan (UI) on Monday in […]
Nigeria Police Urges Organized Labour to Halt Planned Strike
The Nigeria Police Force has called on organized labour to halt the planned strike and return to negotiations with the Federal Government. In a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday, the police emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and order, warning that the strike could lead to increased tension and […]
Tension as Police kill 2 in Ekiti
In Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, a heartbreaking incident unfolded on Tuesday evening, resulting in the unintended deaths of two young men in the Omisanjana area, the bustling hub of the state capital. At approximately 10:30 p.m., a mishap occurred, triggering anger among local youths, who sought to retaliate against the involved driver and even attempted to […]
Two Abducted Children Rescued in Anambra
Two of the three children from the same family, who were abducted by a motorcyclist in Amaba Ime, Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, have been rescued and reunited with their parents. The children were found in Ekwulobia and Nkpor, two towns in Anambra State, by security operatives. The rescue was confirmed by Mr. Osinachi Nwaka, […]
Police release Abuja editor on bail
Madu Onuorah, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Globalupfront Newspapers, who was abducted from his residence in Lugbe, Abuja, by policemen on Wednesday, has been released. The management of Globalupfront Newspapers announced his release in a statement on Friday, revealing that the Enugu State Police Command released him on bail on Thursday night. “We confirm the […]
Police arrest man who accused E-Money of dating Junior Pope’s widow
Popular business mogul Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, on Thursday announced the arrest of one of those accusing him of having an affair with Late Junior Pope’s widow, and having a hand in the death of the Nollywood actor. E-Money made the announcement on his Instagram account, barely a week after he debunked all […]
FIJ reporter, Ojukwu has case to answer – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has vowed to arraign Foundation for Investigative Journalism’s reporter, Daniel Ojukwu, who was earlier detained for 10 days, before the Federal High Court. Ojukwu was abducted by the police in Lagos on May 1 and was released on Friday following a protest held at the Force Headquarters on Thursday. However, the […]