Category: Crime
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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…
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Villagers Capture Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Wife in Benue State
By Milcah Tanimu A man in Benue state was apprehended by villagers after allegedly stabbing his wife to death following a heated argument. The incident occurred in Korinya city, Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspect, identified as Bem Mathew, was confronted by villagers who then paraded him alongside the lifeless body of…
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“Clash Between NCS Officials and Motorcyclists Leaves Four Injured in Kwara”
By Milcah Tanimu Panic and chaos erupted in the Oja Oba area of Ilorin, Kwara State, as an accident involving a bus from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) and commercial motorcyclists resulted in injuries to several people. The incident occurred around 8:40 am when the NCS convoy, transporting inmates to the Kwara State High Court,…
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Police Foil Planned Robbery Operation in Anambra After Shootout
By Milcah Tanimu The Anambra State Police Command successfully thwarted a planned robbery operation along the Ebenebe-Achalla Road in Awka North Local Government Area. The operation, which occurred on Monday, was carried out by the Rapid Response Squad from Awkuzu while on an anti-kidnapping patrol. The operation was initiated following a tip-off from a vigilant…