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Enugu Police Report: 195 Suspects Apprehended, 19 Abducted Victims Rescued

4May

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Enugu Police Report: 195 Suspects Apprehended, 19 Abducted Victims Rescued

A total of 195 suspects have been arrested by the Police Command in Enugu State, with 19 abducted individuals rescued over the course of a month. During the operations carried out from the start of April to May 3, 10 AK-47 rifles, one sub-machine gun, 37 locally fabricated firearms, and various other weapons including 67 live ammunition of different calibres were seized by the police. Aside from the firearms, law enforcement also recovered 78 live cartridges, 25 vehicles, 15 tricycles, and 25 motorcycles, among other items. Addressing the media on Friday in Enugu, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, disclosed these details. Among the 195 suspects, 29 were apprehended for kidnapping, 28 for armed robbery, 25 for theft, seven for murder and culpable homicide, and...

EFCC reveals the detention of 20 individuals suspected of online fraud in Delta

3May

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EFCC reveals the detention of 20 individuals suspected of online fraud in Delta

At various locations in Sapele, Delta State, the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has apprehended 20 individuals believed to be involved in internet fraud. A statement released on Friday on the EFCC's X page confirmed the operation. The arrests were made based on credible information about their alleged participation in cybercrime. Among the items seized from them were 12 luxury cars, laptops, and mobile phones. The suspects will face legal charges once the investigations are completed, according to the anti-corruption agency.

Death Sentence by Hanging in Niger for 31-Year-Old Man

3May

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Death Sentence by Hanging in Niger for 31-Year-Old Man

In Niger State, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, the chief judge, has ruled that Hamza Mohammed, a 31-year-old man, is to be sentenced to death by hanging. This decision comes after he was found guilty on two charges of joint act and culpable homicide. During the judgement, it was determined that Hamza Mohammed was guilty of the specified crimes under Section 221 and Section 79 of the Penal Code. The presiding judge affirmed that the prosecutor successfully proved both charges without a shadow of a doubt. Justice Abdulmalik stated, "The offense of culpable homicide, punishable by death, is mandatory. Hamza Mohammed, you are henceforth convicted and sentenced to death by hanging until life departs from you. May divine mercy be upon your soul." It is worth noting that Hamza Mohammed w...

Lagos Cracks Down on Violators of Environmental Laws – Over 3,000 Arrested

3May

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Lagos Cracks Down on Violators of Environmental Laws – Over 3,000 Arrested

Recent findings from the Lagos State Government show that a total of 3,114 individuals were apprehended for disregarding various environmental regulations throughout the state in the past year. Speaking at a press briefing in Ikeja, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this declaration on Friday. This disclosure took place during the 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing, marking the commencement of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. Among the arrests made, 1,037 individuals were detained for illegally crossing highways and neglecting to utilize pedestrian bridges. Wahab also reported that a clean-up operation was conducted, resulting in the evacuation of 165 miscreants and squatters inhabiting pedestrian bridges across the region. He f...

Delta State Police Uncover Counterfeit Alcohol Factory

3May

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Delta State Police Uncover Counterfeit Alcohol Factory

In Bomadi, Delta State, a factory producing illicit alcoholic beverages was discovered by members of the Delta State Police Command. An individual, aged 45, was apprehended for manufacturing counterfeit alcohol at the makeshift facility. The suspect, identified as Chiemenam Adigwe, hailing from Akpo community in Aguata LGA, Anambra State, confessed to blending ethanol with water, flavoring it, and then bottling the counterfeit beverages in empty containers of popular brands such as Gordons, Chelsea, and McDowell’s, which he obtained from Onitsha, Anambra State. He also admitted that he misrepresented the origin of the drinks to his customers, claiming they were procured from Onitsha. Adigwe, the suspect, was apprehended on April 25, 2024, around 11 am following a tip-off about his ille...

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Police in Abuja Commence Investigation into the Death of a Woman from Benue State at a Bridge
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<p>Authorities in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, are in the initial stages of probing the unfortunate demise of a young woman known as Kadoon Luisa Iornumbe in Abuja.</p>
<p>Reports reveal that Luisa’s lifeless body was found by drivers at the Timper Garage bridge within the Mpape region of the nation’s capital.</p>
<p>The tragic event took place on a Thursday morning as she was on her way to work.</p>
<p>Witnesses claim that Luisa, a native of Benue State, may have fallen victim to the notorious one-chance robbers who have been spreading havoc in the city.</p>
<p>Upon reaching out for a statement, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the awareness of the situation within the Command.</p>
<p>She mentioned that the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, had given directives for the DC CID to initiate a discreet investigation to uncover the underlying cause of the incident.</p>
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3May

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Police in Abuja Commence Investigation into the Death of a Woman from Benue State at a Bridge

Authorities in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, are in the initial stages of probing the unfortunate demise of a young woman known as Kadoon Luisa Iornumbe in Abuja.

Reports reveal that Luisa’s lifeless body was found by drivers at the Timper Garage bridge within the Mpape region of the nation’s capital.

The tragic event took place on a Thursday morning as she was on her way to work.

Witnesses claim that Luisa, a native of Benue State, may have fallen victim to the notorious one-chance robbers who have been spreading havoc in the city.

Upon reaching out for a statement, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the awareness of the situation within the Command.

She mentioned that the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, had given directives for the DC CID to initiate a discreet investigation to uncover the underlying cause of the incident.

Man with Seven Children Arrested in Niger for Sexual Exploitation of Minors

3May

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Man with Seven Children Arrested in Niger for Sexual Exploitation of Minors

Authorities in Niger State have apprehended a 53-year-old individual known as Abdullahi Imman, also called Abbah, on suspicion of committing acts of gross indecency and sexually exploiting children in Tayi, a community near the state capital, Minna. Reportedly a father of seven, the suspect is said to have utilized his provision store as a base for perpetrating these crimes. It has been reported that he enticed children, both boys and girls aged six to eleven, using items like sweets and biscuits. The State Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident in Minna, stating that a complaint was lodged on April 27, 2024, from the Tayi village area at the GRA Division regarding this matter. Upon receiving the report, police officers from the Division took the man into cu...

Measles Outbreak: Adamawa Government Confirms 42 Deaths

3May

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Measles Outbreak: Adamawa Government Confirms 42 Deaths

In a recent statement, the Adamawa State Government reported that 42 individuals have lost their lives as a result of a measles outbreak in the Mubi and Gombi local government areas of the state. Speaking to reporters after the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Yola, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Felix Tangwame, disclosed the grim statistics. The outbreak of measles has impacted eight wards in Mubi and seven wards in Gombi local government areas, resulting in a total of 42 fatalities out of 131 and 177 affected individuals, respectively, across the two LGAs. Tangwame affirmed that measures have been put in place to contain any further spread of the outbreak. Upon learning of the outbreak, the Ministry promptly mobilized and effectively managed...

3May

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Yobe Police Arrest Teen for Kidnapping and Murder of 11-Year-Old Boy

Authorities in Yobe state have apprehended a 19-year-old suspect in connection with the abduction and killing of an 11-year-old boy in the Gujba local government area. During a briefing with journalists, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Garba, revealed that the suspect admitted to demanding N600,000 from the boy's parents, who were unable to meet the ransom. Garba stated that the suspect administered harmful substances to the victim, causing his death, and subsequently buried him in a shallow grave. Over the past four months, the police department has recorded a total of 245 criminal incidents, comprising cases of armed robbery, kidnapping, homicide, and rape.

Recent Police Operation Nets 40 Suspects in Lagos Criminal Raids

3May

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Recent Police Operation Nets 40 Suspects in Lagos Criminal Raids

A total of 40 suspects have been apprehended in a recent operation conducted by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Police Command in Lagos State. The crackdown targeted criminal hideouts in the Yaba area. Confirmation of the arrests was made by Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the Command, in a post shared on his verified X handle @benHundeyin last Friday. According to the spokesperson, the arrests were carried out by the operatives around 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Describing the operation, he stated, “RRS apprehended 40 suspected criminals on Tuesday night at various black spots in Yaba. “The suspects were nabbed as a result of a joint effort by RRS operatives and members of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency who conducted the sweep of the targeted areas. “The rai...