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Arase pledges to end feud between PSC, Police

Nigerian News

Arase pledges to end feud between PSC, Police

Bode April 29, 2023

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Dr Solomon Arase has pledged to end the feud existing between the commission and the Nigeria Police Force. A statement by Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC on Friday in Abuja said Arase gave the...

The embattled Adamawa REC Hudu Yunusa-Ari

Nigerian News

Declare suspended INEC Adamawa REC wanted – CSO tells Police

Bode April 28, 2023

The Partners for Electoral Reform, a Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has asked the police to as a matter of urgency declare Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State wanted. The Chairman of the CSO, Ezenwa Nwagwu, made the call in a statement in Abuja on...

Nigerian News

10 killed as petrol tanker explodes in Jos

Bode April 28, 2023

A tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on Thursday crashed and killed 10 persons at Bauchi Road junction area of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Police Command in the state, disclosed this in a statement on...

Crime News

Jilted lover sets self ablaze after accusing boyfriend of cheating

Bode April 27, 2023

A 35-year-old woman, Maryam Aminu has set herself afire after accusing her boy friend of cheating in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa. Mr Adamu Shehu, Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state, confirned the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...

METRO

Police investigate death of Bolt passenger in Lagos

Bode April 26, 2023

Police in Lagos State have begun investigation into circumstances that led to the death of a passenger in a Bolt car in Lagos. The spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) about the investigation on Wednesday in Lagos. He said a Bolt car driver (name...

Security News

Women protest, block Jos-Akwanga road over incessant killings

Bode April 26, 2023

Some women in Farin Lamba community of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau on Monday, staged a protest over alleged recent killings in the community. The women, who all appeared in black cloths, have also blocked the ever-busy Jos-Akwanga road, stopping vehicular movements on the highway. DCP Alfred...

3 killed as rival groups clash over fishing pond in Nasarawa

Bode April 26, 2023

By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – No fewer than 3 persons have been killed and over ten persons sustained various degrees of injuries following a bloody clash over fishing pond by two rival groups in Alingani Community in Lafia East Development Area of Nasarawa State.. Our correspondent gathered that the...

Crime News

Policeman shot dead while chasing suspected criminals in Ibadan

Bode April 25, 2023

A police officer attached to Moniya Divisional Police Headquarters in Ibadan was reportedly shot dead by hoodlums while chasing some suspected criminals n Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the incident took place at Moniya Motor Park in Akinyele Local Government Area of the state. The...

Judiciary

Trial of gun wielding Pastor Uche Aigbe resumes in court

Bode April 25, 2023

The trial of gun wielding pastor of the House on the Rock Refuge Church, Wuye, Abuja Uche Aigbe, on charges of alleged unlawful possession of firearm, was stalled on Tuesday in Abuja due to absence of his counsel in Court. The counsel, Uche Uzukwu, was not in due to...

Police launch manhunt as gunmen kill 5 officers, couple in Imo

Bode April 22, 2023

The Imo State Police Command has begun manhunt for the killers of five police officers and a couple at Okpala, in Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area of the state on Friday morning. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, who confirmed the incident, said the command’s Tactical and Operational...

5 suspects in police net for allegedly killing motorcyclist in Bauchi

Bode April 22, 2023

By AISHA NANA, Bauchi – No fewer than 5 suspects have been arrested by the police for allegedly killing a commercial motorcyclist in Kangere village in Bauchi Local Government Area. The Bauchi State Police Command spokesman, SP Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday...

Security News

AIG Zone 10 urges CPs to maintain peace during and after Eid-el-Fitr

Bode April 21, 2023

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – As Muslims faithful world over observe Eid-el-Fitr today, Friday, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone 10, Sani Bello Dalijan has ordered Commissioners of Police (CPs) under his jurisdiction, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states to ensure that they maintain peace, before, during and...

Crime News

Police arrest man for allegedly killing his girlfriend

Bode April 21, 2023

The Kaduna State Police Command says a man who allegedly murdered his girlfriend has been arrested as he was about being lynched by a mob. The Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Muhammad Jalige, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna. Jalige said on April 14...

Sallah: Police order arrest of ‘Kauraye’ criminal gangs terrorising Katsina residents

Bode April 21, 2023

The Police Command in Katsina State has ordered tactical and operational commanders to arrest members of the ‘Kauraye’ criminal gangs terrorising the people. The command in a statement by its Spokesperson, CSP Gambo Isah, on Thursday in Katsina, said that the measure was necessary to ensure hitch free Sallah...

Police parade 24 suspected criminals in Nasarawa

Bode April 20, 2023

By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a total of twenty four (24) suspected criminals who have been terrorising people in the state. The suspects were paraded at the Command’s headquarters in Lafia on Thursday, with the assurance of ridding the state of criminals. Police...

Judiciary

Police arraign 2 for allegedly punching, spitting on inspector

Bode April 20, 2023

The Police in Lagos on Thursday arraigned two persons, Uchechukwu Uchendu and Onyiyechi Ogbu, for allegedly punching and spitting on an inspector. The defendants appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court on a four-count charge of conspiracy, assault, disorderliness and obstructing lawful duties. They, however, pleaded not guilty before Magistrate...

Tension as Fulani herdsmen kill 12 persons in Nasarawa communities

Bode April 20, 2023

By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Twelve (12) persons have been reportedly killed during a two-day serial attacks by suspected herdsmen who invaded Tattara Mada, Migini, Angwan Barau communities in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Eyewitness, said houses and property worth millions of naira belonging to the locals...

Man arrested for locking up his children, starving them to death in Ogun

Bode April 20, 2023

Operatives of the Ogun State Amotekun Corps has arrested a 45-year-old father of three, Gbenga Ogunfadeke, for allegedly locking his two children in solitary confinement and starving them to death. Ogunfadeke was arrested by the Amotekun Corps in Ibiade, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the State. The corps’...

Eid-el-Fitr: Police arrest 26 thugs in Bauchi, warn criminals to keep off

Bode April 20, 2023

The Police Command in Bauchi has warned criminals who want to perpetuate crimes during and after Eid-el-Fitr festival to desist or face the full weight of the law. The command also announced the arrest of 26 political thugs across the state. This is contained in a statement by the...

Couple escapes from kidnappers in Osun

Couple escapes from kidnappers in Osun

Bode April 19, 2023

The husband and wife alledgedly abducted on the Iragbiji-Osogbo Road in the early hours of Saturday in Osun, while returning from a vigil, have escaped from their abductors. According to Brig.-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, Osun State Amotekun Commander, the wife was spotted by operatives of the corps, running out of...