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Police arrest woman for killing, burning husband corpse in Abuja

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Police arrest woman for killing, burning husband corpse in Abuja

Bode July 31, 2024

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Rahimat Salaum in connection with the alleged murder of her husband. According to a statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, Salaum was arrested after receiving credible intelligence. She...

NSA reunites rescued family, say FG working hard to end insecurity

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NSA reunites rescued family, says FG working hard to end insecurity

Bode July 30, 2024

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Tuesday, handed over another family of five who were rescued from kidnappers’ den by the security operatives coordinated by his office. Ribadu said all family members of Mr Sanda Bitrus comprising his wife, one young man and three children,...

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Protest: Soldiers, police, DSS, others in joint show of force in Ibadan

Bode July 30, 2024

Security agencies in Oyo State, on Tuesday, embarked on joint show of force in Ibadan metropolis, ahead of the planned nationwide protest. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the security agencies comprised the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigerian...

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Navy arrests 35 illegal oil vessels in 7 months – Chief of Naval Staff

Bode July 30, 2024

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, has said the Nigerian Navy arrested more than 35 ships involved in oil theft in the nation’s waters. Ogalla, who made this known during a meeting of Maritime Stakeholders on Tuesday in Abuja, said the apprehended vessels were...

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Gunmen attack police checkpoint in Imo, kill 4 officers, POS operator

Bode July 30, 2024

Dare-devil gunmen, on Monday evening, struck at Irete axis of the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway, killing four police operatives and a female Point of Sale (POS) operator. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the policemen were attacked while on duty at a checkpoint near SaveMore Market Place, Irete...

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IGP orders DIGs, AIGs, CPs to protect protesters nationwide

Bode July 29, 2024

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed police top brass to protect intending participants of the planned #EndBadGovernance protest slated for August 1 to 10, 2024. This was contained in a letter by the IGP to the request of human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa. Adegboruwa,...

Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa

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Bandits kidnap Sokoto traditional leader, son, 6 others, demand N1bn ransom

Bode July 29, 2024

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – In a brazen affront on the existence of Sokoto Community Guard and the conventional security agencies in the state, some heartless group of bandits have whisked away Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa district , Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, his son and 6 others and are...

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Boko Haram plans to infiltrate nationwide protest – Police

Bode July 29, 2024

The Police Command in Yobe, has said the Boko Haram insurgents have planned to infiltrate the planned nationwide protest in the state. The spokesman of the Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, stated this in a statement on Saturday in Yobe. He said intelligence received by the command indicated that...

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2 killed as Boko Haram terrorists attack Police barracks in Borno

Bode July 29, 2024

The Borno Police Command on Sunday said two lives were lost as its men repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists at Jakana Police Barracks in Konduga Local Government Area of the State. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahun Daso, who confirmed the incident in a...

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NAF airstrikes destroy 12 illegal refining sites in Abia, Rivers

Bode July 28, 2024

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe destroyed 12 illegal refining sites and two reservoirs in airstrikes in Abia and Rivers States. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Sunday in...

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Police detain 2 men over alleged N613m fraud

Bode July 28, 2024

The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) Lagos State, has detained for interrogation, two suspects, Ikeocha Daniel, 34, and Sylvester Ebeta, 33, over alleged N613 million fraud. PSFU’s Spokesperson, SP Eyitayo Johnson, confirmed their detention in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. “The suspects were arrested for alleged offences...

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Police arrest 5 for selling 2-month old baby in Lagos

Bode July 28, 2024

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – Lagos State Police Command has arrested five persons, including a couple, over their alleged involvement in selling a two-month-old baby. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrests on Saturday in a statement in Lagos. Hundeyin said that detectives from the Oko-oba Police...

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I-G lists conditions for planned nationwide protest

Bode July 27, 2024

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun has issued guidelines for the Aug. 1 planned nationwide protest by some Nigerians. Egbetokun issued the guidelines while addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja. He said that protesters must provide details of their proposed route, assembling point; duration of the protest;...

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Police kill 3 bandits during gun battle in Benue

Bode July 27, 2024

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State Police Command has killed three suspected bandits and as well injured many others during a gun duel with the bandits. A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Sewuese Anene, said the operation Zenda JTF teams...

The deceased law student, Mallam Baba Jazuli

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Armed robbers kill 500-level law student of NSUK

Bode July 27, 2024

By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia- A 500 level law student of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Mallam Baba Jazuli, was on Friday night killed by a yet-to-be identified armed men near Akwanga town, the headquarters of Akwanga LG of Nasarawa State. A course mate of the deceased, Jibril...

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Brig. Gen. Ajose takes over as GOC 8 Division

Bode July 27, 2024

Brig.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, has assumed office as the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of the Nigerian Army Sokoto. This is contained in a statement issued by the division’s spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Ibrahim Shittu, on Friday in Sokoto. Shittu said Ajose took over from his predecessor, Maj.-Gen. Godwin...

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Police arrest man for allegedly killing friend for ritual in Osun

Bode July 27, 2024

The Police Command in Osun, on Friday, said it arrested a 50-years old man, who allegedly killed his friend (that was sick) for money making ritual. Police Spokesperson in Osun, SP Yemisi Opalola, told journalists during the parade of criminal suspects at the command headquarters in Osogbo, that...

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Protest: NSCDC warns Nigerians against destroying critical infrastructure

Bode July 26, 2024

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Commandant-General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi, has cautioned citizens against vandalising Critical National Infrastructure ahead of the proposed Aug. 1 protest. The NSCDC Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday...

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Troops defuse IED planted in Yobe cattle market

Bode July 26, 2024

Troops of Sector II Joint Task Force in the North-East Operation “Hadin Kai” on Friday, defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted at the Buni Yadi Cattle Market in Yobe. Spokesperson of the sector, Capt. Mohammed Shehu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu that the...

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Explosion rocks popular livestock market In Yobe

Bode July 26, 2024

An explosion suspected to be a planted Improvised Explosive Device has exploded at the popular Buni Yadi market in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. Sources said the incident happened at around 12.30 pm on Friday afternoon, injuring a girl. Details soon…