CRIME
I Will Resign If Yahaya Bello Is Not Prosecuted – EFCC Chairman Vows
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has vowed to resign if embattled former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted. In an interactive session with selected editors on Tuesday at the EFCC headquarters located in Jabi, Abuja, the anti-graft agency chairman vowed that all those who obstructed the arrest of the former governor would...
Security Expert, Ray Nkemdirim Wants Inclusion Of AI In Fight Against Insecurity
A renowned security expert and former Director of Operations of the Department of State Services (DSS), Chief Ray Nkemdirim, has called for a revolution in the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa to curb the continent’s rising security challenges. He made the call at the National Institute for Security Studies Abuja on Tuesday, while addressing participants of Executive Intelligence...
Two One-Chance Robbers Escape Being Set Ablaze As They Receive Merciless Beating (Photos)
A two-man robbery gang which allegedly specializes in robbing passengers of their belongings, popularly called one-chance has escaped being burnt alive in Umuahia, Abia State capital, ABN TV reports. According to sources familiar with their modus operandi, the suspects who operate with tricycles, better known as keke usually hypnotize their victims or threaten them with sharp objects, before robbing them...
Nigeria Police Strengthens Collaboration With Interpol To Enhance Regional Security
In a bid to enhance regional security and improve policing strategies, the Nigeria Police Force is intensifying its collaboration with Interpol to boost intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building across borders. Recently, a high-level meeting was held in France on April 27, 2024, where the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD., NPM, met with top Interpol officials,...
Many Feared Dead As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Community In Enugu
Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State has again come under attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. ABN TV learnt that the attack, which occurred late Sunday evening, claimed some lives, with many others critically injured. Sources disclosed that the herders attacked mourners at Ugwuijoro Nimbo community, leaving behind tears and sorrow. Some of those killed were identified as Okeh...
Suspected Robbers Nabbed In Umuahia After Their Tricycle Ran Out Of Fuel (Photos, Video)
A 2-man gang of suspected arm robbers have been arrested in Umuahia, Abia State capital after allegedly robbing residents of their belongings, ABN TV reports. They had also successfully kidnapped a male resident and was taking him to an unknown destination. Nemesis however caught of with them as they were fleeing when their tricycle ran out of fuel, leading to their...
Out-Of-Court Settlement Ends EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest Legal Battle
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, have agreed to settle the Naira abuse charge slammed against the socialite out of court. This was disclosed at the resumption of proceedings before a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday. At the resumption of proceedings, Mrs Bilikisu Buhari appeared for the...
Killing Of Nigerian Teenager In UK Unfortunate, Sad —FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned the killing of a 14-year-old Nigerian, Daniel Anjorin, in the United Kingdom. Hon. Abike Dabiri- Erewa, Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, in a statement by the Head of Media of the organisation, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Thursday, described the incident as “very unfortunate, sad and gruesome”. She condoled with the family of the deceased...
Buhari’s Former Minister, Hadi Sirika, Daughter And Co-Defendants Granted ₦100m Bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, his daughter, and two others in the sum of ₦100 million with two sureties. Sirika and others are being tried over an alleged ₦2.7bn fraud. The sureties, according to the court, must have landed properties in Abuja and also responsible citizens. Also, the sureties must depose to...
Nigerian Police, UK National Crime Agency Strengthen Partnership To Combat Crime
In a bid to enhance crime prevention and security in Nigeria, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, hosted the Director General of the UK National Crime Agency, Mr. Graeme Biggar, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, which was also attended by top police officials, focused on strengthening the existing partnership between the Nigerian Police and the UK...
