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Eid-el-Kabir: We’ll Stop At Nothing To Secure Nigeria – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reiterated the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to secure the nation through sacrifices and dedication of troops in all parts of the country. Musa gave the assurance in his message to the Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir on Sunday in Abuja. He said that the sacrifice of...
Police CPL Who Killed Abia Businessman Dismissed, Set For Criminal Prosecution (Photo)
Abia State police command has announced the dismissal of former Corporal Obagi Njok from the Nigeria Police Force after he was found guilty of misuse of firearm by shooting and killing Abia businessman, Mr. Emmanuel Okocha in Aba. Spokespersons of the police command, ASP Maureen Chinaka in a statement said the dismissal follows the conclusion of disciplinary action of him...
Abuja Angry Mob Sets Corpse Of Suspected Robber On Fire After Death Of Policeman
Some residents of Abaji area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) set the corpse of a suspected armed robber ablaze, on Thursday. The robbers invaded a bank in the town around 5:30pm, A police officer told Daily Trust that the robbers first attacked the police station along Toto road where an inspector simply identified as Abila was shot dead. He said...
Police Place Ban On Durbar In Kano
The Kano State Police Command has banned Durbar activities in the state. This was announced in a statement issued by Abdullahi Kiyawa, Police Public Relations Officer of the command. Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, 15th Emir of Kano, had invited district heads for Durbar and asked the police to provide security. But in his statement, the police said such activity would not be...
NDLEA Seized Over 207,976kg Drugs In 13-Months
Between January 2023 and January 2024, The NDLEA has intercepted over 207,976kg of hard drugs across different seaports in the country. The Director of Media and Advocacy of NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in as document sent to The PUNCH on Sunday. Giving details of the seizures, Babafemi said that in the first quarter of 2024, 14 suspects were arrested...
Attitude Of Police, Military To Banditry Frustrating — Zamfara Governor
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has lamented the laidback attitude of the police and the military in combating the menace of banditry plaguing the North-West state. He said the uninspiring attitude of Federal Government-controlled security agencies was responsible for the creation of the state security outfit, Community Protection Guards in January. “We, as governors, don’t have control over the military,...
Missing Ladies In Abia: IGP Orders Investigation Into Alleged Murder Of Andrew Ochekwo
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has directed the Monitoring Unit to conduct a thorough and high-powered investigation into the suspected murder of one Andrew Ochekwo, ABN TV Reports This directive comes amid the numerous allegations, arguments, and counter-arguments surrounding the case, which also involves the disappearance of two ladies, Celine and Afiba after their trip to visit the...
Argungu Replaces Arase As Chairman Of Police Service Commission
President Bola Tinubu has appointed retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Hashimu Argungu, as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Argungu replaces former Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, who was appointed to the position by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2023. The appointment of Argungu was disclosed in a statement by the media aide to President Tinubu,...
Arteta Must Be Determine To Win Premier League Title Next Season, Says Lehmann
Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Jens Lehmann has urged the Gunners manager, Mikel Arteta to prioritized winning the Premier League title next season. Lehmann made this known in an interview with The Telegragh, where he called on Arteta to show that he’s really willing to wrestle the title from Manchester City after getting so close twice. READ ALSO: Ahmed Musa Bestowed With Chieftaincy...
Catholic Priest Abducted In Kaduna
The parish priest of Saint Thomas Catholic Church, Zaman Dabo community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Reverend Father Gabriel Ukeh, has been kidnapped by bandits. He was said to have been abducted by the bandits in the early hours of Sunday. According to statement by the Vicar General of the Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, Reverend Father Emmanuel Kazah,...
