Unidentified gunmen reportedly attacked Orsu Police Station in Imo State. Subsequent gun duel between some operatives of the police and the bandits have claimed the life of a Police Inspector. Also, three of the bandits lost their lives, while others escaped with bullet wounds. The hoodlums also bombed parts of the station with explosives. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Michael Abattam, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), who confirmed this in a statement, yesterday, said the policemen on duty also repelled further attacks and recovered some guns and ammunition.…
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Nigeria records 566 new cases of COVID-19, 11 deaths
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday reported 566 additional COVID-19 infections due to a surge in the spread of the Delta variant in the country. The NCDC, which made this known via its website on Friday Morning, also stated that 11 COVID-19 related deaths were recorded as of Aug. 5. According to the NCDC, 566 new infections were recorded across 11 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It stated that Lagos State, the country’s epicentre, reported 283 cases while Akwa Ibom followed with…
Read MoreOkada rider confesses to ritual killing, sold victims parts for N100,000
Onos Simon, a 25-year-old Okada rider, has been arrested for allegedly murdering a trader, plucking out her eyes and cutting off private parts, and selling them for N100,000. The suspect said he conveyed the woman on the pretext of showing her where to buy pepper. Simon stated, “My friend told me to convey the woman to a place where she could buy pepper. When we got there, I called Akpoghene Shoemaker that we were already there and he said we should come inside. “We walked into the bush; at a…
Read MoreLate President Yar’Adua’s son remanded in Yola prison for allegedly crushing four to death
Aminu Yar’Adua, a 36-year-old son of the late Nigerian President, Umaru Yar’Adua, has been remanded in prison for allegedly killing four people in an auto crash in Yola. Yar’Adua, a student of the American University of Nigeria, Yola, was charged to court for allegedly causing death by dangerous driving on 23 June, 2021. According to the police First Information Report (FIR) tendered in court by the prosecutor, Insp. Zakka Musa, the accused had, while driving along Yola bye pass on 23 June, 2021 , crushed six people as a result…
Read MoreRobbers attack banks in Osun, one reportedly killed
Armed robbers reportedly attacked two banks on Thursday in Iree Osun State, leaving a man dead. The deceased was said to have been shot dead at a police station by the robbers, who went there to disperse those on duty before they attacked the branches of two new generation Banks along Ikirun Road. Sources said the deceased, whose identity could not be ascertained, was a constabulary attached to the station and had challenged the robbers. It was also learnt that the men of the underworld used explosives to break the…
Read MoreInclusive Social Welfare & Empowerment ambassadors pay condolence visit to Racheal Oniga’s family
Ambassadors of Inclusive Social Welfare & Empowerment Foundation, members and friends of Late (Chief) Mrs. Rachael Oniga from United Kingdom and Nigeria, paid a condolence visit to the family of late actress at her residence in Lagos. The delegation include, Ambassador Chief (Mrs.) Monica Adewunmi, Mrs. Faridat Waheeb, Olorogun Adewunmi, Chief (Mrs.) Pat Isiorho-Eleto, Mrs. Pat Oghere – Imobhio, Mr. Chibuzor Ezidiukwu amongst others. Share on:
Read MoreTwo fake ASP, 17 others arrested in Delta
Police in Delta state have arrested two fake Assistant Inspectors of Police, Bankole Odusi and Samuel Idowu, for impersonating police officers and unlawful possession of fire arms (improvise gun). Parading the suspects along with 17 others for various crimes include kidnapping, murder/ritual, cultism, robbery among others on Wednesday at Police headquarters in Asaba, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Mohammed Ali said that his primary assignment was to provide adequate security for the good people of Delta State. He said, “RRS operatives while on stop and search duty at…
Read MoreFlood wreaks havoc in Osogbo, victims count loses
A four-hour torrential rainfall has caused flooding which destroyed houses in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. An eyewitness said the flood destroyed property worth millions of naira, including public utilities. One of the affected places was the Osun State Government House in Oke-fia area of Osogbo as the flood collapsed the perimetre fence at the entrance of the building that houses Governor Gboyega Oyetola. It was gathered that the downpour started about 8:00p.m. and lasted till 11:00p.m. Mostly affected were flood-prone areas like Oke-Baale, Alekuwodo, Onireke, Obate, Awosuru, Sadiat,…
Read MoreOnalaja will exceed expectations -Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has described the newly installed President of Rotary Club of Maryland, Rtn. Bamidele Onalaja as an energetic and hardworking man who will surpass the mandate and expectations of the 20 year old club. The monarch spoke in Lagos on Saturday, during Onalaja’s installation as the 20th Hope President of Rotary Club of Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos. Oba Adeyeye, himself a Paul Harris fellow of Rotary, congratulated the club for having Rotarian Onalaja as its President and urge the entire membership to…
Read MoreAbba Kyari defends self before police panel
Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police, on Tuesday, appeared before the special investigation panel headed by the deputy inspector-general of police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department, Joseph Egbunike. The panel sat at the Force headquarters in Abuja and ended the session at 8.p.m. The IGP Alkali Baba set up the panel following Kyari’s alleged involvement in a $1.1m Internet fraud allegedly perpetrated by suspected wire fraudster, Abbas Ramon, popularly known as ‘Hushpuppi’, and five others. The FBI had claimed that Kyari detained one Kelly Chibuzor at…
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