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16-year-old allegedly abducted and raped in Delta
12Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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16-year-old allegedly abducted and raped in Delta

The news report unveils a distressing incident in Delta, where a 16-year-old girl was reportedly abducted and raped. The perpetrators, two young men, were apprehended and are currently in police custody. According to activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who raised awareness about the incident on Facebook, the arrests were made on Saturday, April 11 in Asaba, Delta state. In his statement, he expressed determination to ensure that justice is served and the victim receives necessary care. He emphasized the need for collective efforts to combat such heinous acts, especially during the ongoing lockdown. Gwamnishu Harrison, DG of Behind Bars, affirmed the commitment to seek justice for the victim and hold the perpetrators accountable.  
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Coronavirus: Cross River government orders workers to resume work
12Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Coronavirus: Cross River government orders workers to resume work

The government of Cross River has directed workers in the state's civil service to return to work following a temporary suspension due to the Coronavirus pandemic. According to a statement from Governor Ben Ayade's spokesperson, Christian Ita, civil servants from grade level 10 have been instructed to resume work on Tuesday, April 14. They have also been reminded to comply with the state government's 'no mask, no movement’ policy. The statement also outlined that returning civil servants will receive nose masks from the COVID-19 Response Task Force through their respective permanent secretaries. It emphasized that all masks used in the state must be locally made, with the place of origin clearly marked, and the sale of masks made by the Cross River State Garment Factory is prohibited. F...
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Kidnap kingpin killed in Rivers state, large cache of arms recovered
12Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Kidnap kingpin killed in Rivers state, large cache of arms recovered

The death of  Samuel Naakpo, a notorious kidnapper and leader of a gang terrorizing the East-West axis of Ogoni-Uyo road, has been confirmed by the Rivers State Police command. Spokesman of the Command, DSP Nnamdi Omoni revealed that detectives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit attached to Operation Sting of the Command, acting on received intelligence, killed the suspect as he attempted to escape from a raid on his hideout inside a forest in Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of the state. From the kidnappers' den, the police recovered one GMP No NN 07150, two G-3 rifles, and other ammunitions. Omoni urged the public to continue supporting the security agencies with credible information to aid in the fight against insecurity in the state. He affirmed that the command will persist in its effort ...
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Woman’s Car Seized During Lockdown While Trying to Save Aunt’s Life
12Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Woman’s Car Seized During Lockdown While Trying to Save Aunt’s Life

A Nigerian lady shared her distressing experience of a policewoman seizing her car during the lockdown in Akwa Ibom State, despite her urgent need to take her sick aunt to the hospital. According to @cutemabel, the policewoman disregarded her explanations and insisted on seizing her car, even going as far as arranging for the sick aunt to be transferred to another vehicle while threatening to "deal with" her. She further recounted her frustration with the police station's handling of the situation after her car was taken there, where she was asked to leave without providing a statement or contact information. The lady maintained that her actions were motivated by the need to get her sick aunt to the hospital and insisted that she had not committed any offense. She expressed her orde...
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Police officer caught on video counting money after "extorting" 40,000 from a man has been arrested (Watch video)
12Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Police officer caught on video counting money after "extorting" 40,000 from a man has been arrested (Watch video)

The arrest of a police officer caught on video counting money after allegedly extorting 40,000 Naira from a man who violated the lockdown has sparked widespread attention. The officer, identified as Officer Taloju Martins from the Ago Police station in Lagos State, was filmed counting 1,000 Naira notes that he purportedly forced a Lagos resident to pay when he was caught outside during the lockdown. The video gained traction on social media, leading to the officer's subsequent arrest. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the arrest on Twitter, stating that the officer would face internal disciplinary proceedings known as Orderly room trial. Watch the video below for more details on the incident.
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13-year-old boy and his classmates in police custody since February 19 over a fight at their school (photos)
12Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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13-year-old boy and his classmates in police custody since February 19 over a fight at their school (photos)

An outcry has been made on Twitter concerning the prolonged custody of a 13-year-old boy and his classmates, who were arrested almost two months ago and are yet to be released.   The Twitter user, Latifah, revealed that her brother, a student at Government Technical College, Ewet, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, was apprehended with other students on February 19 after a fight broke out at their school, prompting the intervention of the police who subsequently detained them.   In her plea for assistance, she wrote: "Hello twitter I need you all help.. My 13 year old brother has been in custody with some of his school mate since 19feb. Because there was a fight in their school and students we're raided. Please help me RT this THREAD to authorities."     Photographs shared by Latifa...
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Robbery Attempt Foiled by Lagos Police, Suspects Arrested
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Robbery Attempt Foiled by Lagos Police, Suspects Arrested

Nine suspects were apprehended in Abule Egba and Ifako Ijaiye communities by the Lagos State Command as they successfully thwarted a robbery plot targeting residents in those areas. The suspects were nabbed by the Lagos State Police during their operations in the neighboring communities. According to a statement from the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, an ongoing investigation will soon lead to the suspects being charged to court. These arrests come in response to reports from Ogun state residents on Twitter, who have been expressing concern about daily robbery attacks since the lockdown, using the hashtag #OgunUnrest.   Dear @segalink this happened moments ago at idiroko agbado they call them "1 million boys" mostly teen...
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13 new cases of COVID19 recorded in Lagos, Delta and Kano
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13 new cases of COVID19 recorded in Lagos, Delta and Kano

13 new cases of COVID19 recorded in Lagos, Delta and Kano A total of 13 new cases of COVID19 have been identified in Lagos, Delta, and Kano state, contributing to a total of 318 cases in Nigeria.   The NCDC reports that 11 cases were confirmed in Lagos, one in Delta, and one in Kano state.   Below are the states with confirmed COVID19 cases in Nigeria:      
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''Light overcomes darkness, Coronavirus will not overcome us'' – Read Queen Elizabeth's Easter message to Brits during lockdown
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''Light overcomes darkness, Coronavirus will not overcome us'' – Read Queen Elizabeth's Easter message to Brits during lockdown

Queen Elizabeth II, the British Monarch, has delivered a message of hope to her citizens amid the ongoing battle against the Coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed thousands of lives. The 93-year-old queen, who ascended to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952, following the passing of her father, King George VI, has endured a world war, survived an assassination attempt, and witnessed the tenure of 12 US presidents. She expressed her firm belief that the UK will not succumb to the virus and encouraged people to focus on the light and hope that Easter brings. In a statement shared on Twitter, the Queen reassured the public that while Easter celebrations may be different this year due to the need for social distancing, the spirit of Easter remains unchanged. She emphasized the significance of the ...
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