CRIME
Return Police Weapons In Your Custody Now Or…, Imo CP Warns Criminals
The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, CP Abutu Yaro has warned criminals in possession of firearms belonging to security agencies in the state to return them on or before the twelfth of this month, ABN TV reports. He said failure to comply with this directive, the police would embark on mop-up of the arms at the expiration of the...
We Killed ‘King Of Dragons’ Four Other Suspected IPOB Members In Imo Headquarters Attack, Say Police
Following an early morning attack at the headquarters of Imo State Police Command on Sunday, the command says it neutralized no fewer than five of the attackers said to be members of IPOB/ESN, including one 'King of Dragon' said to have masterminded series of attacks on police stations in the state. The command in a statement issued by the spokesperson,...
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...
Six Killed As Bandits Attack Katsina Villages
No fewer than six persons were on Saturday feared dead following an attack by suspected bandits in Kanawa and Runka villages of Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. A resident of Kanawa village, who confided in Daily Trust, said the attackers came Saturday evening and dispersed the villagers. “When we heard the roar of their motorcycles, we all dispersed into...
Unknown Gunmen Attack Imo Police Headquarters, Kill One
The Imo state Police command successfully repelled an attack on its headquarters on Sunday morning. Several gunshots rang out in Owerri as Police officers exchanged bullets with the hoodlums. This caused panic and tension in the area. It was gathered that one of the attackers was killed by security operatives during the attack. While security operatives took over almost all the...
EFCC Demands Asset Forms Of Banks’ MDs, DMDs, EDs
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked all Managing Directors of banks, their deputies, and Executive Directors to submit their asset declaration forms. ABN TV learnt they have up to two weeks to do so or risk a 10-year jail term. The top executives are first on the list of bankers expected to declare their assets. According to a top...
Soldiers Kill DSS Operative In A Fight In Ekiti
Three soldiers have reportedly killed an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) during a fight in Ado Ekiti. LEADERSHIP Sunday gathered that one of the soldiers was said to have allegedly stabbed the man in the neck at an hotel located along NTA road in Ado Ekiti Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital on Friday evening. The incident, it was...
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...
Opposition Party Celebrates Insecurity To Boost Their Chance In 2023 Election, Says Gov. Ayade
Cross Rivers State Governor, Ben Ayade who defected to APC barely two weeks ago has said opposition party (PDP) rejoices in insecurity in Nigeria. This was part of his message during blueprint newspaper 10th year anniversary and award ceremony monitored by ABN TV. Ayade added: “I moved into the All Progressives Congress (APC) because of my personal relationship with Mr....
Police Restore Peace To Orji After Gunbattle With Unknown Gunmen
Imo State Police Commissioner, Mr. Abutu Yaro, says peace has been restored in Orji, Owerri North Local Government Area, after Thursday’s shootout with hoodlums. Yaro said in a statement issued in Owerri on Friday by police spokesman, SP Bala Alkana that four hoodlums were fatally injured, but others fled during the gun battle. He said the police were on the...
