CRIME
Pastor, Two Others Arrested For Conspiracy And Possession Of N15.8m Fake Currency Notes
Police operatives in Niger State have arrested a pastor and two others for conspiracy and possession of N15.8m counterfeit currency notes. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, July 6, said the suspects were at a hotel in Kontagora. "On 29/06/2021 at about 1400hrs Police Operatives attached to Kontagora Area Command arrested the following suspects:...
MOPOL In Abia To Serve Criminals Justice, Commander Adeoye Vows (VIDEO)
The Deputy Commissioner of Police Mobile Force coordinating the deployment of Police Mobile Force personnel across the five states of the South East, Aderemi Adeoye has said his men are in Abia State to serve criminal elements justice while ensuring that people of the State go about their normal businesses without fear of molestation. ABN TV reports that Adeoye spoke...
Abia Paris Club Refunds: Recover All Stolen Funds From Dubious Consultants Now, Otti Charges Ikpeazu
A former governorship candidate in Abia and a chieftain of APC, Dr. Alex Otti has called on the state government under the leadership of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to show interest in the recovery of about 50 percent charge said to have been paid to two consultants from N22bn received by the state government from the federal government, being excess...
One Suspect Killed As Police Rescue Kidnap Victim In Imo, Recover Weapons (PHOTOS)
Imo State police command says at least one suspect has been neutralized following the rescue of a kidnap victim, 46-year-old Uzondu Kaka a native of Umunuma Okohia Isiala Mbano LGA of Imo State, ABN TV reports. He was said to have been kidnapped on July 1 by unknown gunmen operating in a blue coloured Four Runner SUV vehicle without a...
Ensure Quick Release Of Abducted School Children, Buhari Charges Security Agencies
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the military, police, and intelligence agencies, to ensure the safe and early release of all kidnap victims, largely students in Kaduna and Niger States. Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in a statement titled, ‘President Buhari Charges Security Agencies To Intensify Efforts For Early Release Of Kidnapped Students,’...
Despite Heavy Corruption Allegation, PSC Allegedly Considering Magu For Promotion
Former chairman of the Economic and Financial crimes commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu is being considered for promotion to the rank of assistant inspector-general of police by the Police service commission, (PSC). Magu who was unceremoniously removed as chairman of the commission last year after facing a presidential panel over accusations of fraud, embezzlement, and abuse of office, maybe promoted by...
Postpone Your Planned Protest Now, Abia CP Urges Group [SEE REASONS]
Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Janet Agbede has called on a group alleged to have concluded plans to stage a peaceful protest in Abia State to cancel or postpone such protest, citing fragile security situation in South East region. The Commissioner of Police in a statement signed by the PPRO of the command, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, and made available...
NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Going To US, Australia Through Courier, Seizes 410kg Opioids In Plateau (Photos, Video)
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, attached to a courier company in Lagos have intercepted 500grams of ketamine concealed in the walls of a wooden box filled with bitter kola that originated from Douala, Cameroon, and heading to the United States of America, while another 500grams of methamphetamine hidden in automobile parts going to Australia were...
After Killing Of 7 Persons, Abduction Of 10 In Fresh Kaduna Attacks, Residents Beg Gov. El-Rufai For Protection
At least seven people have been killed and ten others kidnapped in separate attacks carried out by bandits in Chikun, Kajuru and Giwa Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. Among the victims were four persons who were kidnapped and shot to death by the bandits at Tsohon Gayan community in Chikun Local Government Area, while another two were also killed...
Yoruba Nation Protesters Plan To Forcefully Reopen Seme Border – Lagos CP
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has said the police in the state are aware of plans by Yoruba nation agitators to forcefully reopen Seme border. Seme, an international border with Benin Republic, is in the Badagry area of Lagos. The once ever-busy Seme has remained without activities since 2019 when the Federal Government ordered the closure of land...
