CRIME
We Neutralised 8 Suspected IPOB Members, Lost 2 Officers In CID Office Attack — Abia CP (Graphic Photos, Video)
Following the attack on state CID in Umuagu Umuahia on Saturday, the Commissioner of Police in Abia state, CP Janet Agbede has said no fewer than eight of the attackers suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and Eastern Security Network, ESN were killed. Briefing newsmen in Umuahia on Sunday on behalf of the Commissioner...
Sowore Was Not Shot At Unity Fountain – Police
The Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Police Command, on Monday, debunked a viral report that Ex-presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore was shot by a police officer at Unity Fountain, Abuja. In a statement made available to the press by Spokesperson of the Command, ASP Mariam Yusuf, the report was ‘false and fake news. She stated; “contrary to the speculation, Police Operatives professionally restored...
Police Release Oil Worker Paraded As An Unknown Gunman
A 40-year-old oil worker identified as Casmir Ibegbulem, has been released by the police after wrongly arrested and paraded as one of the unknown gunmen attacking security formations in Imo state. Casmir Ibegbulem who is a father of one and expectant father of another is a “Permit Holder” staff member of an oil company in Bonny Island, Bayelsa State, and...
Gunmen Kill Over 66 In Eight Kebbi Villages
No fewer than sixty-six (66) people have been killed in various villages in Kebbi state. Spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the killing of the people adding that it took place in eight villages of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. According to him, though, the police were still counting the number of the dead bodies, it had already...
Home Of Imo Commissioner For Information Burnt Down
The residence of the Imo state commissioner for Information and strategy Mr. Declan Emelumba at his community, Ubulu-ihejiofor in Oru west local government area of the state has been set ablaze by gunmen. The Commissioner who confirmed the attack to newsmen in Owerri said part of the building was razed by the assailants but noted that no life was lost. According...
One Feared Dead As Abia Revenue Officers Clash With Timber Traders In Umuahia (Photos, Video)
At least one person has been reportedly killed while about four others were hospitalised following a clash between officers of Abia State Board of Internal Revenue and traders at Timber Market in Umuahia on Monday. ABN TV gathered that trouble started then the revenue officers stormed the market and sealed it, demanding that each trader should pay the...
Taskforce Operatives Reportedly Kill Commercial Driver In Port Harcourt
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer attached to the operatives of the Rivers State Taskforce on Illegal Street Trading and Motor Parks has shot a commercial driver dead in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident according to The Port City News occurred along the Mbuogba – NTA Road Port Harcourt. The online medium reports that it is the second time...
Police Deny Attack On Imo Government House, Killing Of 15 Soldiers
Imo State Police Command has denied news-making rounds that an Army barracks and the state Government House were attacked, which allegedly led to the death of fifteen soldiers, describing it as a figment and imagination of the author. The Command while insisting that there was no such attacks in the places mentioned it assured members of the public to disregard...
IGP Usman Baba Escapes Death In Lagos [VIDEO]
The inspector-general of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, narrowly escaped death as a canopy nearly collapsed on him during an official function on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The incident took place at the Lagos State Police Headquarter Ikeja when the newly confirmed IGP, who was on his first official visit to the state, was about to address senior police...
Suspected Armed Fulani Herdsmen Disguised As Police Officers Kidnap Scores Of Travelers In Imo
Not less than twenty travellers on their way to Enugu State have reportedly been kidnapped by suspected Fulani herdsmen. It was gathered that the kidnappers were operating along the Okigwe-Onuimo axis in Okigwe LGA of Imo State. One of the passengers who allegedly witnessed the incident said the herdsmen, disguised as police officers, intercepted the 18 seater bus they were travelling...
