The Police Command in Rivers is currently investigating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonation that occurred near Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, an official said. The spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said in a statement in Port Harcourt on Saturday that one male suspect...
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The Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, has called on the Federal Government to support the local production of arms and ammunition in the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). Ochai made the call on Friday when he toured the facilities of the DICON Ordnance Factory in...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Friday, graduated 271 of it’s personnel trained in different specialties to enhance its operational capability. In a remark at the ceremony in Kaduna, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, said that NAF would continue to place high premium...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed the kidnapping of a 75-year-old, Hauwa’u Adamu, mother of the renowned Hausa singer, “Dauda Kahutu Rarara”. A statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, said the elderly mother was kidnapped at her residence in...
My wife used fasting & prayer to starve me of sex –says pastor arrested for defiling 7-old housemaid
My wife used fasting & prayer to starve me of sex –says pastor arrested for defiling 7-old housemaid
A 65- year old man, Francis Ogwu, has been handed over to the police for allegedly defiling his seven-year old girl domestic help. The suspect, Ogwu, was arrested following an alarm raised by concerned residents of the town. The media aide to Anambra Commissioner for Women...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – No fewer than 3 additional Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the ongoing ”Operation Lake Sanity II”. Lt.- Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, MNJTF, Chief Military Public Information Officer, Ndjamena Chad, made this known in a statement...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has reiterated its commitment to collaborating closely with the Nigerian Police Force to uphold peace and security in Plateau State. This was emphasized during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP...
Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter-terrorism operations in Sokoto State on Thursday foiled a kidnap attempt, neutralising five terrorists and rescued two hostages held by them This is contained in a post on the official X Handle of the Nigerian Army on Thursday. The Army said...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army troops deployed for counter-terrorism operations in Ebonyi on Thursday repelled an attack by suspected IPOB terrorists on Isheke Police Station killing five terrorists. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Thursday in...
The Defence Headquarters has said the troops of the armed forces have in neutralised 2,245 terrorists, apprehended 3,682 terrorists and criminal elements and rescued 1,993 kidnapped hostages between April and June. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations...
JOEL OLADELE, Abuja The Nigerian military in its onslaught against terrorism and other criminal activities have neutralized 2,245 terrorists, arrested 3,682 suspected terrorists and other criminal elements, and rescued 1,993 kidnapped hostages between April and June this year. The Director of Defence Media, Maj-Gen. Edward Buba disclosed this in...
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO in Brass, Bayelsa, has destroyed 10 illegal refinery sites in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa. The FOB also destroyed a speedboat and seized 100,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil. The Commanding Officer, FOB FORMOSO, Capt. Ifeanyichukwu...
Three persons were confirmed injured when farmers and herders clashed around Baranda forest in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa, the state Police Command confirmed on Thursday. “We received the information about the incident on Tuesday, at about 2:15 pm,” DSP Lawal Shiisu, the Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO),...
No fewer than 2,600 persons, mostly women and children, have been killed following attacks on 50 Benue communities between January 2023 and February 2024. Amnesty International Programme Director, Mrs Barbara Magaji, disclosed this during a photo exhibition and news conference on Wednesday, in Makurdi. Magaji further said 18...
Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 21 suspects in connection with the recent killings and other crimes in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four persons including a commercial motorcycle ticket agent were recently killed by gunmen at different locations in Ado-Ekiti metropolis. The command’s...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – A 34-year old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing N120 million from a renowned businessman’s bank account, the Bauchi State Police Command has said. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a media statement made available to journalists in...
The new Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Mr Salman, has appealed to the public to provide timely information to the police to help fight crimes in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dogo made the appeal while addressing newsmen at the command headquarters...
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), FCT, has confirmed the death of its personnel, Prisca Chikodi, who was murdered by “one chance” operators in Abuja. The Head, Public Relations and Enlightenment of the service, Mr Kalu Emetu, made this known in an interview with the News Agency...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has advised Nigerians bearing arms against the country to drop their arms, seek dialogue and other reasonable means to address grievances. He made the call in Bauchi on Wednesday during the inauguration of the newly constructed Nigerian Army Armoured...