CRIME
Soldier Takes Own Life In Front Of Army Camp In Abia After He Was Declared Wanted (Photo)
A soldier serving under the 14 Brigade Headquarters, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s Barrack, Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia local government area of Abia State, attached to the 144 Battalion’s Forward Operation Base (FOB) located at Ngwa High School, Abayi, Osisioma local government area has committed suicide. ABN TV gathered that the incident happened on Saturday. The soldier, a senior non-commissioned soldier Command Sergeant...
Police Rescue Three Abducted Fouani Brothers
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the abducted Fouani brothers and two others have been rescued. The spokesperson for the command, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known via a text message to our correspondent on Tuesday. According to him, the brothers identified as Abbas Fouani, Youssef Fouani, and Amtal Fouani, who were abducted on June 14 around 6pm in Lagos...
Abia: Uzuakoli Development Association Dismisses Allegations Of Involvement In Death Of 2 Brothers (Video)
The leadership of Uzuakoli Development Association has categorically denied any involvement in the death of two brothers, Oluomachukwu Ugochukwu and Ikechukwu Ugochukwu, on May 23, 2024, at Amankwo, Uzuakoli, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. https://youtu.be/uUp5QCbs-Tc Speaking at a press conference in Umuahia, the President General-elect, Barr. Prince Chigoziem Okechukwu, described the social media reports linking the association to the...
NDLEA Arrests Siblings In Aba Over Drug Worh N4.1bn
Officers of the Special Operation Unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have taken down a cartel controlled by a drug baron, 49-year-old Kelechi Monday Nwaobasi and his 50-year-old elder sister, Ms Chinwe Rose Nwaobasi, which housed cocaine and methamphetamine consignments worth over N4.1billion in street value from their hideout in Aba, Abia state. According to a statement...
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,...
