CRIME
EbubeAgu In Steady Progress, Arrests 11 Suspects For Stealing Roofing Sheets, Petrol Dispensing Pumps
The Ebonyi State chapter of the EbubeAgu security outfit yesterday handed over 11 suspected criminals arrested by the outfit at different locations of the state to the state police command. While handing the suspected criminals over to the police in Abakaliki, the commissioner for internal security, border peace and conflict resolution, Chief Stanley Emegha said that the crimes committed by...
17-Year-Old Boy Hits Step-Father With Pestle On The Head While Sleeping, Kills Him
A 17-year-old boy, identified only as Junior, has allegedly killed his stepfather, Adebowale Okuwobi, with a pestle in Ekoro community in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. Our correspondent gathered that 42-year-old Okuwobi, a commercial driver, was asleep when Junior allegedly attacked him with a pestle on Monday, July 5, 2021. The victim, whose skull fractured from the attack,...
Two killed, Monarch Flees Palace As Cultists Clash In Akwa Ibom Community
Two persons have been killed in Udianga Enem community in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state. The village head, Josiah Udoekoriko, reportedly fled his palace on Monday sequel to a renewed supremacy battle between suspected members of Iceland Confraternity and Debam group. Etim Ekpo and Ukanafun LGs have been under intense cult war that had resulted in loss...
Police Arrest Two Motorcycle Snatchers In Delta
A Police patrol team in Oghara Community, Ethiope-West Local Government Area have arrested two suspected motorcycle snatchers. The suspects include Boytie Samuel and Vero Amughoro, 47yrs. The Police also recovered two unregistered motorcycles, one big Elema generator, Nissan Primera with reg No BEN 564 LT from the suspect. It was learnt that the Police in a patrol within Oghara and its environs intercepted...
Drama As Suspected Robbers Involved In Accident While Escaping In Abia (Photos)
Suspected robbers who broke into a parking car to steal valuables have been hospitalised following a ghastly accident that occurred in their attempt to escape. ABN TV reports that the owner of the car who pleaded anonymity had parked off BCA Road Umuahia, Abia State for a brief relaxation while keeping his dog apparently to watch over a wrap containing...
Tension As Youths Clash Over Right Of Control Of Motor Park In Umuahia (Photos)
Youths of Amuzukwu, Ugba, and Afara have engaged in brawls over the right of control of Isigate motor park in Umuahia Abia state, a situation that caused tension in the area on Tuesday morning. The escalation of crisis led to the deployment of security agencies to restore normalcy in the area, ABN TV reports. An indigene of Amuzukwu, Hon. Chidiebere Ukairo...
Suspected Robbers Escape Lynching After Looting Popular Market In Imo [PHOTOS]
No fewer than three suspected arm robbers in the early hours of Tuesday escaped jungle justice by an angry mob after allegedly looting Onuimo market Obowo, Imo State. A source who spoke with ABN TV on the condition of anonymity said the suspects numbering about six had invaded the market at midnight of Monday where they looted bags of rice,...
Ortom Weeps After Killing Of Two Aide Workers, Six Others By Fulani Militia
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has lamented over the Sunday night killing of Benue farmers and two aid workers at Tomanyii village in the Guma Local Government Area. Speaking to newsmen on Monday, Governor Ortom noted that until the Federal Government “which wine and dines with the leadership of the armed herdsmen decide to end the atrocities, the killing...
You Must Restore Peace In Your Domain, Buhari Charges North West Governors
President Muhammadu Buhari has mandated Northwest governors to end banditry in their region, Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu dropped the hint at the continuation of a Fulani Stakeholders’ Peace, Security and Unity meeting held in Birnin-Kebbi, the state capital. He said the President’s directive was to ensure the urgent restoration of normalcy in the region. Bagudu acknowledged the relentless efforts of...
Sunday Igboho Arrested In Cotonou
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho, has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic, a report from The Punch says. He was arrested at an airport in Cotonou on Monday night, a top source familiar with the matter revealed. Igboho was arrested by the security forces in Benin Republic about three weeks after the Department of State Services...
