Category: Crime
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Tragic Demise of Ebonyi Varsity Student in Road Crash Amidst Police Pursuit
By Milcah Tanimu The Ebonyi State Police Command provided details on Monday regarding the unfortunate death of Ayogu Evans, a 300-level student of Ebonyi State University (EBSU), who lost his life in a road crash while reportedly being chased by police officers on Saturday, December 2. As stated by the spokesperson for the state police…
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“Police Detain Four Officers for Alleged Kidnapping of Rivers Hotel Worker, Parades 12 Criminal Suspects”*
By Milcah Tanimu The Rivers State Police Command has detained four police officers over their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a hotel worker in Port Harcourt. The officers reportedly intercepted the victim, searched him, and then demanded a ransom from his family. It was revealed that the police officers had apprehended the victim on…
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“Police Arrest Three Suspects for Stealing Church Musical Instruments in Delta State”
By Milcah Tanimu Police in Delta State, Nigeria, have apprehended three suspects believed to be part of an armed gang targeting churches at night for burglaries, particularly stealing musical instruments. The arrests were made following complaints of church break-ins in Orerokpe, with the suspects implicated in multiple incidents. Items recovered include musical instruments, amplifiers, generators,…
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Keke rider defiles minor In Delta Community escapes after arrest
By Our Reporter A 30 year- old Keke rider identified as Edefe Nathaniel may be on the prowl with the police handcuffs after he escaped on being arrested for allegedly defiling a minor In Ughelli metropolis in Delta State.The incident which occurred on Wednesday evening at Uwheru Community involving the suspect who allegedly descended on…
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Police Arraigns Man-26 In Benue Court Over Armed Robbery, Murder Charges
By Lateef Taiwo Benue Police Command has arraigned a 26-year- old man Shadrack Isaiah of Ojodu in Kogi state before a Makurdi chief magistrate court over charges of armed robbery and murder. Prosecuting police officer Inspector Godwin Ato informed the court that one Umoru Usman of Oshugbudu village, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State…
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Military Apprehends Suspect in Killing of Police Officer in Plateau
By Milcah Tanimu Yakubu Shanano has been apprehended by troops of Operation Safe Haven for his alleged involvement in the killing of a mobile police officer in Plateau State. The unfortunate incident occurred in Bokkos Local Government Area, where the mobile police officer was attached to the military task force responsible for maintaining peace. Captain…
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Bandits Attack Maulud Celebration Venue, Killing 20 and Abducting Several in Katsina
By Milcah Tanimu Armed bandits carried out a deadly assault during a Maulud celebration in Kusa, Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and multiple abductions. The attack occurred around 11:05 pm, creating chaos as the assailants opened fire on the festivities. Many individuals were injured, and 20 people…
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EFCC Arrests Over 70 OAU Students in Midnight Hostel Raid
By Milcah Tanimu In a surprising turn of events, officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly arrested over 70 students from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, during a midnight raid on hostels located outside the campus. According to multiple sources in Ile-Ife, the EFCC officials conducted the operation around…
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Notorious Criminal and 40 Gang Members Surrender Weapons to Police in Kano
By Milcah Tanimu In a stunning turn of events, Abba Burakita, the notorious ringleader of thugs in Kano, who was declared wanted by the Kano State Police Command two weeks ago, has voluntarily turned himself in to the authorities. Burakita, known for his involvement in deadly political thuggery in Kano, surrendered himself and 40 of…
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“Kano’s Wanted Suspect, Abba Burakita, and 40 Others Surrender to Police: A Breakthrough for Law Enforcement”
By Milcah Tanimu In a significant development in Kano, the State Police Command has officially acknowledged the voluntary surrender of Abba Burakita and 40 other individuals, along with their weapons. SP Haruna Abdullahi, the state’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed this surrender in a statement released on Thursday. These influential youths, including Abba Burakita, are currently…