Security operatives repel bandits attack in Kaduna
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Security operatives have repelled an attack by armed bandits in Sabon Tasha in Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna […]
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Man arrested for purchasing Toyota Camry with N2,650 in Osun
The Police Command in Osun has arrested one Ibrahim Abdulazeez, 30, who allegedly purchased a Toyota Camry 2010 model for N2,650 from a car dealer […]
Gunmen kill one, kidnap 8 in two-day siege to Abuja community
No fewer than eight persons have been abducted by armed men in the Kwali Area Council of Abuja. Also, one person was shot dead in […]
Hunters arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Adavi LGA of Kogi
Three suspected kidnappers have been arrested by a group of hunters led by Hon. Joseph Salami, Chief Security Officer of Adavi Local Government Area of […]
Nine killed, 6 injured as gunmen attack worshipers in Niger
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed nine worshipers and injured six others in an attack on a mosque at […]
Gunmen kill commissioner in Katsina
The Katsina State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Dr. Rabe Nasir, has been killed by gunmen. A top government official who craved anonymity confirmed the […]
Police arrest notorious serial killer in Ogun
By OLA MUDOPE, Abeokuta – Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected notorious serial killer, Ibiyemi Wasiri who has been on the […]
158 neutralized, 100 arrested, as Nigeria’s Armed Forces battle terrorists, bandits, kidnappers
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies across the country have continued to pay-off, with […]
Gunmen kidnap traditional ruler in Imo State
Gunmen numbering about 10 have kidnapped the traditional ruler of Mbutu ancient kingdom in the Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, A community […]
New converts stab Redeemed church pastor to death in Lagos
Suspected hoodlums have attacked and killed a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in FESTAC Town, in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area […]
NSCDC impounds tanker with 36,000 litres of adulterated diesel in Anambra
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted a tanker laden with about 36,000 litres of adulterated diesel in Anambra. Its spokesman in […]
Kidnapping: Four DELSU students, 5 others regain freedom – Police
Four students of Delta State University (DELSU) and five others abducted on Saturday, have regained their freedom. Spokesman of the Police Command in the state, […]
Bandits burn over 40 passengers to death in Sokoto
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL,Sokoto Suspected terrorists otherwise called bandits has burnt scores of passengers traveling from Sabon Birni Local Government Area to Sokoto Town. NATIONAL ACCORD […]
Mob razes Redeemed pastor’s house over missing girl in Ekiti
Aggrieved youths on Tuesday razed a building belonging to a pastor attached to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Adebun Area of Ado-Ekiti […]
Sylvester Oromoni: Three Dowen students are currently in our custody – CP Hakeem
Three students of the Dowen College, Lekki Lagos are currently assisting the police in their investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni junior, a 12-year-old […]
Police sergeant arrested for shooting driver to death in Osogbo
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – The police authority in Osun State has arrested one of its sergeant for allegedly shooting to death a driver at […]
Man excretes 96 pellets of cocaine in Abuja – NDLEA
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 44-year-old father of three, Gabriel Anthony, for ingesting 96 pellets […]
Police investigate death of Dowen College Student in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of one Sylvester Oromoni of Dowen College, Lekki Area of the state. A […]
30 suspects arrested as Navy intercepts 4 wooden boats in Akwa-Ibom
By EFFIONG BASSEY, Uyo – The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) has arrested 30 suspects with four wooden boats laden with 16,000 litres of […]
Houses destroyed as ISWAP terrorists attack Maiduguri City with multiple explosives
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Maiduguri city, the capital of Borno State was early morning woke up by multiple heavy explosions that destroyed property worth […]