CRIME
Hundreds Displaced As Rainstorm Destroys Abia Community School, Homes (Photos, Video)
A heavy downpour which came with a whirlwind on Monday blew off the roof of Eluama Amaiyi Nvosi primary school in Ehi-na-Uguru autonomous Community, Isialangwa South local government area of Abia state, ABN TV reports. A substantial part of the building was also brought down completely, leaving the community devastated and confused. This is in addition to hundreds said...
Hisbah Leader Renowned For Arresting Prostitutes Sacked Over Adultery
The Kano State Hisbah Board has dismissed its top officer Sani Rimo for allegedly committing adultery. It was gathered he was caught with a married woman in a hotel room in Sabon Gari area of the state early in the year. Spokesman for Hisbah, Lawal Fagge, confirmed the sacking of the top official to newsmen, saying the decision was part of...
Abductors Holding Only One ABSU Student — Abia Govt
Abia state government has said only one of the abducted students of Abia State University Uturu, ABSU is currently being held hostage by abductors. The state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi announced this in a statement obtained by ABN TV on Friday. He said security agencies in the state and the neighbouring Abia have been mobilized to rescue the student...
We Lost Seven Officers After Attack In Rivers By Gunmen — Police
The Police have confirmed the death of seven officers in the attack on its formation by gunmen in Rivers State. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nnamdi Omoni, the police also confirmed the death of two of the attackers. The command’s spokesman explained that the attack was carried out by gunmen who drove in two branded Hilux...
Truck Allegedly Loaded With Ammunition Falls In Anambra, Driver Arrested
A truck loaded with ammunition on Sunday fell in Onitsha, Anambra State. Cartons of live bullets scattered on the road as the truck fell into a ditch and spilt its content. While the driver of the truck was arrested by the police, his conductor fled. A source told our correspondent, “The incident occurred on the Awka Road,” adding, “It was discovered by...
Five Notorious Bandit Leaders Arrested In Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command arrested five notorious bandit leaders at various locations in the state this week. Among them is a Nigerien, who specializes in supplying sophisticated guns and ammunition to bandits. One of them, while being paraded, demonstrated how he hides his gun in his motorcycle to avoid being arrested by security operatives. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP...
EFCC Quizzes Former Kwara Governor Ahmed Over Alleged Diversion Of N9bn
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has quizzed the immediate past Kwara Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, over alleged diversion of N9billion. According to sources at the anti-graft agency, the former Governor is currently being grilled by a crack team of operatives at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi Abuja. Ahmed was said to have arrived at the EFCC headquarters around...
Forth Wife Who Stabbed Husband To Death For Impregnating Another Woman Arrested
A 47-year-old woman, Olanshile Nasirudeen, who was accused of stabbing her 51-year-old husband to death has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command. According to a press statement by the police public relations officer, DSP, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspect was arrested, following a distress call received by the Divisional police officer, Obalende divisional headquarters, Ijebu ode. “The suspect who is...
Security forces Kill 5 Gunmen Allegedly Preparing To Attack Rivers
At least five gunmen allegedly preparing to launch an attack on a police division in Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State, have been killed by security operatives. It was gathered the operatives also arrested six of them after a gun battle that lasted for some time. The gunmen were reportedly camped at a forest between Oyigbo and Eleme council areas where...
Gunmen Raze Down State CID Headquarters Umuagu In Abia (VIDEO)
Unidentified gunmen on Saturday burnt down the Abia State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department of the state police command located in Umuagu, Umuahia the state capital. ABN TV could not categorically ascertain the level of damage incurred in the latest attack. This is coming days after the DIG in charge of Operations in the Nigerian police and the Coordinating DIG South...
