CRIME
” Ekiti Yet To recover From EndSARS ”, Oyebanji Tells Youths
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has appealed to Nigerians especially people of Ekiti against wrecking havoc during the planned nationwide protest. Oyebanji spoke in a Special State Broadcast, titled, ‘Need to uphold peace during the August 1 planned nationwide protest’ to the people of the state ahead of the planned nationwide protest. The governor, who said that the strike had obvious potential to...
INEC Raises Fresh Security Alarm Ahead Of Edo Governorship Election
INEC has raised fresh concerns over the security situation in Edo State ahead of September off-cycle governorship election. Chairman of the commission, Mahmood Yakubu, expressed the concern in his remarks at the third regular quarterly consultative meeting with civil society organisations (CSOs) in Abuja, yesterday. He made a particular reference to the worrisome recent event in Edo State that resulted in...
FG Directs Vice Chancellors’ To Tighten Security On Campuses
The federal government has directed Vice Chancellors of varsities to tighten security in their various campuses ahead of planned nationwide protest. Chris Maiyaki, the Acting Executive National Universities Commission (NUC), in a letter to the Vice Chancellors on behalf of the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, asked the Vice Chancellors to take other proactive measures to protect the school...
500 Level Law Student Of Nasarawa State University Murdered
A 500-level law student at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Mr. Baba Jazuli, has been reportedly killed by a yet-to-be identified gang close to Akwanga town, the headquarters of Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. A course mate of the deceased, Mr. Jibril Usman-Umar, who confirmed the ugly incident on Saturday, stated that the victim was murdered along...
Our Recent Operations Reduced Robbery, Kidnapping, Child Trafficking, Others In Abia – CP Onwuemelie (Photos, Video)
Abia State police command has taken a drastic measure to curtail the activities of criminal elements in the state with massive breakthroughs recorded in recent times. Parading eight suspects at the command's headquarters in Umuahia on Friday, spokesperson of the command, ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka said at least 162 Suspects were also arrested across the state and currently undergoing prosecution. Their...
Foreign Mercenaries Involved In Planned Protest, Says IG Egbetokun
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday, said that intelligence at the disposal of the Force has revealed that foreign mercenaries are involved in the proposed nationwide protest. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Egbetokun urged all Nigerians to exercise caution and think twice before joining any protest group. Egbetokun said, “We have been monitoring development surrounding protest threats. While some...
4,200 Police Officers Deployed In FCT Ahead Of Nationwide Protest
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed 4,200 police officers ahead of the nationwide protest beginning on August 1. In a statement released on Friday, the command further revealed the deployment of explosive ordnance device experts at various strategic locations. Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh disclosed that the move is to guarantee public safety, protect protesters, and prevent the protests from...
Police Killed Two, Arrest Others In Abuja
Police killed two suspected armed robbers, on Thursday night while trying to hijack a Prado Jeep at gunpoint in the Jahi area of Abuja, FCT. This was confirmed by FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, during a press briefing at the police command in Abuja on Friday. There, he also presented two arrested members of the robbery gang, according to Daily...
NSCDC Tightens Security Ahead Of Planned Protest In Anambra
The NSCDC, Anambra State command has made plans to prevent vandalism of public assets in the state ahead of the nationwide protest. The state Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Maku Olatunde, in a statement on Friday, said the command convened a strategic meeting of all Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, Heads of Formations and Tactical Commanders at the State...
Ondo Varsity Assures Parents, Students Of Adequate Security
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has assured students and their parents of adequate security in the school environment. The Head, Information, Protocol and Public Relations of the institution, Victor Akinpelumi, in a statement on Thursday, said that the university was committed to the well-being of students of the institution. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that in recent times there...
