Category: Crime

Gunmen Kill Soldiers, Abduct Foreign Foreman in Rivers State

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Gunmen reportedly killed two soldiers assigned to the Ekaago-Ogboloma-Adada Road project in Rivers State and kidnapped an expatriate foreman along with three other workers at the site. The attackers took the soldiers’ rifles and fled with their captives, including a farmer they encountered. They escaped through a nearby river in the Akani community. Following these events, residents of Emelego, Ogboloma, and Okolomade communities have fled due to fear. The army made arrests in Emelego and Ogboloma communities, causing panic and prompting people to seek refuge in the bush. Efforts to…

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Three Suspects Involved in Killing of Policeman Apprehended in Bauchi

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The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended three suspects linked to the killing of Constable Bala Magaji on July 25, 2023. The incident occurred while Magaji was on duty in Konkiyel village. According to Ahmed Wakil, the Police Public Relations Officer, the suspects confessed to using machetes and sticks to attack and kill the officer. Aminu Mohammed, also known as Kangado, revealed that they ambushed Magaji during the night and inflicted fatal injuries. The suspects are in custody, while six others are still being pursued by the police. The investigation…

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Gunmen Kill 17 in Plateau State Attack; New Security Centre Launched

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Gunmen have tragically taken the lives of 17 individuals once again in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. This appalling incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday in the Heipang community. A parent named Julius Pam, devastated by the attack, confirmed this unfortunate event. Among the victims were my own brother, his spouse, and their children. In response to the growing security concerns, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has launched a Security and Information Centre. Its purpose is to facilitate public access to report security-related information to the appropriate…

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Man Arrested After Ex-Lover Was Found Dead and Mutilated in Ondo State Residence

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The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended a 45-year-old man, Bankole Oginni, in connection with the death of an unidentified woman believed to be his former lover. The woman’s lifeless body was discovered in the suspect’s residence, with certain body parts missing. The deceased’s daughter alerted the authorities after finding her mother’s body tied with a rope and mutilated in the suspect’s house in Akure. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident, noting that the investigation is underway and the deceased’s remains have been taken…

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Kidnappers Abduct King and Queen of Gurku Community in Nasarawa State

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Late on Sunday night, armed individuals suspected to be kidnappers abducted the King of Gurku community in Nasarawa State, HRH Jibril Mamman Waziri, along with his wife. The incident occurred in the palace around 10 pm when most residents were already asleep. The gunmen took the royal couple to an undisclosed location. A community resident stated that the security agencies didn’t manage to prevent the abduction, calling for swift intervention. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the situation and mentioned ongoing efforts to safely rescue the abducted…

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NDLEA Nabs Fake Couple Smuggling 3.322kg of Cocaine

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NDLEA operatives arrested Mr. Ilonzeh Kingsley Onyebuchi and Mrs. Ilonzeh Roseline Nonyelum at the Lagos airport. They were posing as a couple traveling to India for medical treatment, but a body scan revealed they had ingested 184 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.322 kilograms, and 100 grams were hidden in the woman’s private part. Further investigation revealed they were not actually a couple, but they used the same surname to bypass airport security checks. The woman confessed that she was recruited through her church in Abia state and that she was…

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Suspected Cult Gang Kills Man, Dumps Body in Tricycle near Awka Teaching Hospital

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In Awka, Anambra State, a middle-aged man was found dead inside a partially destroyed tricycle near the back gate of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital. Suspected cult gang members are believed to be responsible for the killing. The discovery of the corpse caused panic in the community, with residents and passers-by avoiding the scene due to fear of retaliation from rival cult groups. Eyewitnesses reported seeing people parking the tricycle at the scene, unaware that there was a body inside until others gathered around later. The police have confirmed…

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Ex-Convict Dies During Testing of Bulletproof Charm in Ondo

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The Ondo State Police Command has initiated the trial of a man named Bode, accused of killing Tunde Akinmoyewa with a dane gun in Laoso Village. According to the police, Bode, who is an ex-convict, accidentally shot Tunde while testing a new locally-made gun. However, a source claims that Tunde asked Bode to shoot him to test the efficacy of a bulletproof charm. Tragically, Tunde died on the spot after being shot, and Bode fled the scene before neighbors arrived. The police are actively investigating the incident and trying to…

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Police Rescue Abducted 16-Year-Old Girl in Imo

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The Imo State Police Command rescued a 16-year-old girl named Khadizat Labran from Kogi State. She was kidnapped by gunmen at Ganaja Junction in Lokoja, blindfolded, and taken into a vehicle. Fortunately, she managed to escape and was found by a good samaritan wandering on the road in Nkwerre, Imo State. She speaks Pidgin English fluently, has no tribal marks, and claims to be from Lokoja. The police are urging anyone who knows her or her parents to contact them at 08148024755 to help reunite her with her family. Share…

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