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Teenage Armed Robbers Apprehended in Warri’s ‘Shawarma’ Joint Raid

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Three teenagers suspected of being armed robbers were apprehended by the Delta State Police Command during a raid on their ‘Shawarma’ joint base at Enerhen Junction in Warri. Two male gang members were arrested, and one teenage suspect named Gift Peace was nabbed at a Suya spot. The Divisional Police Officer of ‘B’ Division, Warri, received a distress call about an armed robbery operation and led an intelligence-led operation that resulted in the arrest of a 14-year-old suspect. During interrogation, the 14-year-old confessed to being a member of an armed…

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Power Surge in Taraba Claims Family of Four, Leaves Many Injured

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A tragic incident occurred in the Dinyavoh area of Jalingo, Taraba State, where a family of four, including the father, mother, and two children, suffered electrocution due to a morning power surge caused by a transformer explosion. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi, confirmed the incident but noted that the youngest child survived. Several houses in the vicinity were also affected, leading to injuries among residents who are currently receiving medical treatment. According to a resident named Boniface Musa, they became aware of the situation when a neighbor…

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Sokoto: Bandit Attack Leads to Deaths and Abductions

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The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed an attack by suspected bandits in the Soro community, Binji Local Government Area, resulting in three casualties and several injuries. The police, supported by the military, responded swiftly, repelling the attack. However, in frustration, the bandits set houses on fire, causing three fatalities and numerous injuries. Tragically, the attackers also managed to abduct eight individuals, primarily women, who were taken away on motorcycles. The situation escalated due to a reprisal attack by vigilante groups on a Fulani community, prompting Police Commissioner Ali Kaigama…

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Nigerian Air Force Strikes Blow to Boko Haram and ISWAP in Lake Chad Region

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On Monday, the Nigerian Air Force reported that it conducted successful airstrikes against Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists near Lake Chad in Borno State. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, confirmed this in a statement. The airstrikes targeted and destroyed the terrorists’ hideouts, as well as their strategic logistics base in the area, specifically at Tumbun Fulani and Tumbun Shitu between September 27 and September 30. These strikes were carried out in response to intelligence indicating…

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Deadly Inferno Erupts at Illegal Oil Refinery in Rivers State

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Around 35 individuals are feared to have lost their lives in an explosion at an illegal oil refining site in Ibas Community, Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident took place late Sunday night as more than 40 people from neighboring areas like Isiokpo, Ibaa, and Oduoha were involved in scooping and packaging crude oil. The fire erupted from a nearby refining site, leading to seven deaths inside the pit where they were working and approximately 10 individuals being severely burned. Sadly, about 30 people lost their lives…

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Fatal Blaze on Sapele-Benin Express

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Tragedy struck on the Sapele-Benin express road as a petrol tanker accident at the Ologbo section claimed the lives of five individuals. According to Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bright Edafe, this horrific incident also resulted in the destruction of two tankers, five trailers, eight buses, two cars, and a motorcycle. A local resident named Moses disclosed that the accident occurred when some individuals attempted to collect spilled petrol from the fallen tanker, leading to a sudden and deadly fire outbreak. He attributed the tanker’s accident to the…

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Notorious Drug Kingpin Apprehended in Major Bust

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been successful in apprehending a notorious drug kingpin, Obiorah Samuel, who had been wanted for multiple attempts to smuggle illicit drugs into the United Kingdom through various routes, including the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. This arrest is part of a series of operations resulting in the seizure of four tons of illegal substances in the past week. Obiorah Samuel had been on the agency’s wanted list since September 15, 2023, when a shipment of 1,500kg of skunk concealed in flour destined for…

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Road users lament as weeds take over Ibadan Expressway

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Concerned motorists and other road users have expressed concerns over the uncompleted Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, after so many years. A concerned citizen by the name, F.O, in a viral message wrote: “It was disheartening to see that there are weeds growing in the inner edge and thick bushes between the to/fro median of the road, already! 😳 Haba! “Our well known lack of a maintenance culture again! We like to appropriate money for projects, loot a good percentage of it, utilize the balance over a long period of time, revise the…

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Horrific Gang-Rape and Murder of 15-Year-Old Girl Sparks Outrage and Protests in India

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A 15-year-old girl in India, who had been reported missing by her grandfather, was tragically gang-raped and murdered. She was abducted by three individuals and later found dead in a well in Sikar city. Two adults and a 15-year-old teenager, believed to be the main suspect, have been arrested. The girl’s family organized a protest calling for swift justice, severe punishment, and compensation. This horrific incident is part of a disturbing trend of violence against women and girls in India, leading to nationwide protests. This follows recent cases, such as…

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Jigawa Police Thwart Robbery, Arrest Suspect

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The Jigawa State Police Command thwarted an attempted armed robbery in Kazaure Local Government Area on September 29, 2023. In response to a distress call, the police rushed to the scene, where they found the victim, Bello Aliyu, tied up. The robbers had stolen his Mercedes Benz, loaded it with household items, and left behind various belongings. Some items, including a motor vehicle, a Samsung phone, a television, speakers, a DSTV receiver, a laptop, Peugeot car key, women’s shoes, caps, and clothes, were recovered. However, the victim’s Benz ignition key,…

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