Category: Crime

In Minna, five individuals from Sakpe village in Edati Local Government Area have been sentenced to 60 years in jail for possessing a human skull. They were convicted on three counts of criminal conspiracy, trespass on a burial ground, and unlawful possession of a human skull, which are punishable under sections 97, 213, and 219 of the penal code law. The case began when the police prosecutor, Inspector Mua’azu Abdullahi, brought these individuals before the court. They were initially arrested in Bida and subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation…

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Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN conducted successful operations in Plateau, Southern Kaduna, and Bauchi states. These operations resulted in the neutralization of bandits, the recovery of arms and ammunition, and the prevention of attacks. They also arrested suspects and convicted criminals. Notably, they neutralized a suspected bandit named Saidu, engaged in a gun battle with bandits to rescue two kidnapped civilians, arrested notorious kidnappers, and thwarted a militia attack on Bisichi village while arresting a suspected gunrunner, Mohammed Kabiru, and recovering a pistol and cartridges. Additionally, they, along with the…

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A woman from Rivers State, Hope Nwala, is currently on the run after allegedly pouring hot groundnut oil on her husband, Ekelediri Nwankwo Nwala, during a minor disagreement. The incident occurred in Okehi community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. The dispute between the couple had been ongoing, and it’s reported that Mr. Nwankwo had asked his wife’s younger sister to leave their home due to her behavior and the way she dressed. Mrs. Hope Nwala refused to comply with his request. The situation escalated when, while Mr. Nwankwo…

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An 18-year-old pregnant housewife, Khadija Adamu, was arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for accidentally causing the death of her five-year-old step-daughter, who had defecated on herself. Khadija expressed deep regret and explained that her actions were not intentional but an attempt to correct the child’s behavior. Khadija, who is currently four months pregnant with her second child, pleaded for leniency, emphasizing that she didn’t intend to kill the child. She used a USB cord to discipline the girl, and while the child didn’t pass away immediately, she tragically…

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Hoodlums believed to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted four students from Nasarawa State University (NSUK), Keffi. The incident occurred in Angwan Ka’are, a community in Keffi Local Government Area, outside the university campus at 10:30 pm on Monday. The abducted students are Rahila Hanya (SLT 100 Level), Josephine Gershon (Computer Science 100 Level), Rosemary Samuel (Business Administration 100 Level), and Goodness Samuel (Geography 100 Level). Abraham Ekpo, the University Head of Information and Protocol, confirmed the incident, stating that the university is working with security agencies to secure the students’…

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The Gombe State Police Command has verified the kidnapping of two individuals in the Shabewa community of Dukku Local Government Area by criminals. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mahid Abubakar, stated that they would collaborate with the local vigilante group to secure the timely release of the victims. The State Commissioner of Police, Oqua Etim, has dispatched officers to ensure the safe release of the two captives, whose identities are not yet known. It’s worth noting that in an earlier interview with The PUNCH in September, the command…

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Terrorist gunmen have kidnapped over 30 farmers, including relatives of a man named Dogara Peter, in Chikuri, Kaduna State. The victims were taken while working on Maikudi’s Farms. Peter is deeply concerned about the lack of communication with the abductors and is urgently appealing for assistance from both government and security agencies. He also highlighted that his family has endured three previous kidnappings, which have severely impacted their finances. Their only hope now lies in the government and security agencies, though attempts to contact the Kaduna State Police Public Relations…

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