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Police in Imo State Apprehend Suspects Connected to the Killing of General Duru and Others

16May

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Police in Imo State Apprehend Suspects Connected to the Killing of General Duru and Others

In Imo State, the Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in apprehending the suspected killers of retired Major General Richard Duru. During the operation, law enforcement officers were able to seize 552 live rounds of ammunition. Addressing the media at the Police Headquarters in Owerri, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, speaking on behalf of Commissioner of Police CP Aboki Danjuma, credited the success of the arrests to the proactive operational strategies employed by the police force in combating violent crimes and related offenses in the state. He disclosed that among the recent accomplishments of the command was the arrest of the individuals responsible for the abduction and subsequent killing of retired Major General Richard Duru, who was taken cap...

Addressing Terrorism Financing: Collaborative Efforts by ICPC, CISLAC, and Others

16May

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Addressing Terrorism Financing: Collaborative Efforts by ICPC, CISLAC, and Others

Reaffirming its commitment to fighting terrorism financing, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Nigeria is dedicated to this cause. During a Multi-Stakeholders’ National Dialogue in Abuja, ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, emphasized the Commission's determination to prevent terrorism financing and violent extremism. The event, organized by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) in collaboration with Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) and the Inter-Governmental Action Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA ECOWAS), aimed to address these critical issues. Dr. Aliyu highlighted ICPC's pivotal role in combatting terrorism financing, particularly in Nigeria’s northeastern region, emphasizing the i...

Delta Police Apprehend Foreign National and Two Others for Suspected Kidnapping

16May

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Delta Police Apprehend Foreign National and Two Others for Suspected Kidnapping

Three individuals, including a foreigner, have been detained by the Delta Police Command in connection to alleged kidnapping activities in the state. SP Bright Edafe, the spokesperson for the command, informed reporters in Warri on Thursday that the suspects were apprehended over the weekend at their undisclosed locations in Warri. Edafe explained that the arrests were made by a joint team of police officers from the Orerokpe division and operatives from the Force Intelligence Unit in Abuja. According to Edafe, intelligence reports on kidnapping cases in the Warri area pointed to the involvement of Yakubu Ya’u in Oha and Ughwagba Communities in Okpe Local Government Area. He disclosed, “The suspect, along with his accomplices, has been abducting unsuspecting residents for ransom...

Evans, the billionaire kidnapper who was convicted, is re-arraigned and chooses plea bargain

16May

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Evans, the billionaire kidnapper who was convicted, is re-arraigned and chooses plea bargain

Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, and his co-defendant Joseph Emeka, who were given life sentences for murder and kidnapping, have been brought before the court again. They have now decided to pursue a plea bargain in response to the new charges against them. During the re-arraignment before Justice Adenike Cokers at an Ikeja High Court, their lead counsel, Yusuf Sule, presented the option for plea bargain to the court on Thursday. The case was scheduled for re-arraignment specifically on an amended five-count charge related to murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, and attempted murder. Sule informed the court about the re-arraignment but mentioned that the defendants had already applied for a plea deal. On the other hand, the prosecutor mentioned tha...

Former COAS Ihejirika Urges Sustained Effort in Fighting Kidnappers and Bandits in Abia

15May

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Former COAS Ihejirika Urges Sustained Effort in Fighting Kidnappers and Bandits in Abia

During the inauguration of the Abia State Security Advisory Council and the Abia Security Trust Fund, Governor Alex Otti gave a charge to members to continue the battle against kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state. Under Otti's administration, areas in the state that were once havens for criminals have seen a significant improvement in security over the past 11 months. Otti emphasized the importance of the Security Advisory Council's collaboration with the existing security setup in the state. He also urged members of the Security Trust Fund to collaborate with both public and private entities to raise funds for acquiring essential tools and resources to support security teams. Chairman of the Security Advisory Council, former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihej...

Nigerian Air Force foils drug trafficking attempt in Lafia

15May

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Nigerian Air Force foils drug trafficking attempt in Lafia

A successful operation was carried out by the 22 Quick Response Wing of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, in Nasarawa State where they intercepted a bus transporting Indian hemp and arrested a 32-year-old man named Yusuf Ibrahim, hailing from Bakin Rijiya, Lafia East Development Area. Reports indicate that Ibrahim was caught with 80 bags of cannabis sativa, commonly known as Indian hemp. This interception took place during a patrol mission with the objective of combatting criminal activities like kidnapping, banditry, and armed robbery within the state. While trying to escape in a J-5 vehicle filled with the illegal substance, the suspect was apprehended by Nigerian Air Force personnel at the Shabu area of Lafia North Development Area. The driver and other accomplices managed to flee into t...

Gunmen Demand N20m to Release Abducted Constituent, Kogi Lawmaker Raises Alarm

14May

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Gunmen Demand N20m to Release Abducted Constituent, Kogi Lawmaker Raises Alarm

A distress call has been issued by the lawmaker representing Yagba West at the Kogi State House of Assembly, Idowu Ibikunle, regarding the abduction of one of his constituents named Bukola Awo in the Ejiba area of the state. During a press briefing in Lokoja on Tuesday, Ibikunle revealed that the abductors of the young girl have requested N20 million for her safe release. Describing the harrowing ordeal, he shared, "A few days ago, at around nine o’clock, a young businesswoman was forcefully taken in Ejiba. There was a terrifying incident where the perpetrators fired gunshots into the air before abducting her and fleeing to an undisclosed location. The anguish I feel as a father upon hearing that they are subjecting this innocent girl to torment is indescribable." Expressing the ongoing...

Confirmation of Dangote Cement workers’ abduction by the Police

14May

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Confirmation of Dangote Cement workers’ abduction by the Police

On Tuesday, the Edo State Police Command officially verified the abduction incident involving workers from the Dangote Cement Factory located in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of the state. This incident reportedly occurred on Monday. The statement confirming this development was relayed to journalists by the Commissioner of Police overseeing the command, Funsho Adegboye. The statement was issued on his behalf by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Chidi Nwabuzor. According to Adegboye, the abduction took place around 6 pm on Monday as the workers were en route to the Okpella community in a Coaster bus following the day's work. Providing further details, the commissioner mentioned that three individuals who sustained gunshot wounds during the abduction have been su...

14May

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Call to Action: Kogi Lawmakers Call on Governor Ododo to Enhance Security in State Tertiary Institutions

Lawmakers at the Kogi State House of Assembly have urged Governor Usman Ododo to strengthen security measures in all Tertiary Institutions across the state to prevent the abduction of students by armed assailants. This plea was made during a plenary session held in Lokoja on Tuesday. A motion of urgent public importance was raised by the representative of Adavi State constituency and the Chief Whip of the House, Asema Baba Haruna, who strongly condemned the recent kidnapping incident at the Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTECH. In addition, Osara expressed condolences to the families of the abducted students and highlighted that the victims had been gearing up for their first-semester examinations when they were attacked by the gunmen. Stressing the need for improve...

Police arrest five robbery suspects terrorising passengers along Numan-Jalingo highway

14May

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Police arrest five robbery suspects terrorising passengers along Numan-Jalingo highway

Five robbery suspects causing fear among passengers along Numan-Jalingo highway apprehended by police Authorities have captured five individuals believed to be behind a spate of armed robberies and abductions on the Numan-Jalingo route. In a statement released on Tuesday morning, the Adamawa State Police Command announced the arrests which were made on May 10, 2024, in collaboration with local hunters. "Following distress calls reporting an armed robbery incident on the Numan-Jalingo road in Adamawa and Taraba States, our team swiftly responded resulting in the apprehension of the suspects," the police revealed. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the timely intervention led to the arrest of five out of the seven suspects involved in the criminal...