Category: Crime
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Unknown Gunmen Assassinate Ogun Chief, Baasegun Adeyinka Folarin
By Milcah Tanimu In a tragic incident, unknown gunmen have reportedly assassinated Adeyinka Folarin, popularly known as Baasegun, a traditional chief in the Itunsokun community in Ogun State. The gunmen, suspected to be cultists, attacked Folarin at his residence in Sagamu around 8 pm on Monday night. Two anonymous traditional rulers have confirmed the killing,…
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Man Remanded for Alleged Sexual Assault on Neighbor’s Eight-Year-Old Daughter
By Milcah Tanimu Owolabi Olabisi, a 27-year-old man, has been remanded at a correctional center by the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for the alleged sexual assault of his neighbor’s eight-year-old daughter. Mr. Olabisi had pleaded guilty to the charge of sexual assault by penetration. The state counsel, Abimbola Abolade, informed the court…
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“Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Official Arrested for Ticket Racketeering in Lagos
By Milcah Tanimu An official of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has been arrested for alleged involvement in ticket racketeering at the Ebute Metta Train Station in Lagos. The arrest followed protests by stranded passengers who expressed displeasure over the alleged racketeering. The passengers called on the Federal Government to address the issue. The arrest…
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Kano State: Director and Accomplices Arrested for Selling Government Property
By Milcah Tanimu Abubakar Gambo, a Director of Administration and General Services (DAGS) in the Kano State Ministry of Water Resources, aged 49, has been apprehended by the police in Kano, along with two accomplices. The trio faces charges related to the vandalism and criminal misappropriation of high-capacity irrigation scheme equipment owned by the state…
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Notorious Terrorist Leader ‘Ali Kachalla’ Eliminated in NAF Airstrike in Niger
By Milcah Tanimu In a significant development following the confirmation of the elimination of the terrorist leader Yellow Jambros, the Nigerian Airforce carried out airstrikes near Mangoro in Munya LGA of Niger State, resulting in the demise of notorious terrorist leader Ali Kawaje, also known as Ali Kachalla. The airstrike was prompted by an attack…
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Tragedy Strikes as Gunmen Kill Four in Plateau Village and Set Monarch’s House Ablaze
By Milcah Tanimu In a distressing incident, gunmen attacked Dungwel village in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday evening, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least four individuals. Shedrack Gambo, a relative of the victims, revealed that others sustained injuries during the attack, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Confirming…
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Renewed Attacks On Benue Communities Claimed 12 Lives, Scores Injured
From Lateef Taiwo Renewed attacks on Anyiin and other surrounding communities such Ayilamo, Iorza and Gbeji in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen has left not less than 12 people dead with scores sustaining various degrees of injuries while good number of villagers are now displaced. The…
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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,…