CRIME
NIPR Abia Chairman, Felix Olunkwa Declared Missing
Deacon Felix Olunkwa, the Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Abia Chapter, has been reported missing. His wife, Dr. Mrs. Olunkwa, raised the alarm after her husband failed to return home yesterday evening. According to Dr. Olunkwa, her husband had gone to repair his uncle's car, a Toyota 4Runner Jeep (2000 model) with plate number HS 391...
48-Year-Old France-Bound Footballer Nabbed With 111 Wraps Of Cocaine
A 48-year-old France-bound businessman and prospective footballer, Emmanuel Orjinze has been arrested after failed attempts to traffic 111 wraps of cocaine on May 21. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted Orijinze at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja upon suspicion that he was not clean. During the outward clearance of Air France flight AF 878 from Abuja...
How Two Abducted Kogi Varsity Students Were Killed Despite Ongoing Negotiations — Police
Two students kidnapped from the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara in Kogi State have been killed by their abductors despite ongoing negotiations with the parents of the students. Confirming the death of the two students in the hands of the kidnappers, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Bethrand Onuoha, described the killing as very unfortunate. The Police Commissioner...
Police Arrest Chinese Expatriate Over Alleged Killing Of Female Worker In Abia (Photos)
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a Chinese expatriate at the Inner Galaxy Steel, Umuahala Asa, Ukwa West council area, Mr. GZ Zhen, for allegedly killing a female crane operator, identified as Miss Vivian Ocheze Munachi Ogbonna. Zhen was alleged to have attacked the female crane operator during a night shift duty at the company after...
Ajayi Crowther Varsity Suspends Students Over Colleague’s Death, Suspects Arrested
The Management of the Ajayi Crowther University has expelled some of its students involved in jungle justice that claimed the life of a student of the school. The university, in a statement issued over the weekend, noted that the unfortunate event was not connected to any cult activity as being circulated on social media but a case of jungle justice...
40 Year-Old Man Killed By Policeman In Bayelsa
Benalayefa Asiayei, a 40-year-old man, in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital has been shot dead by a policeman along Azikoro Road. It was gathered that Asiayei was returning from work in his vehicle, a Toyota Sienna, around 8pm on Tuesday when he was shot by the policeman. When contacted about the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Musa Mohammed, said...
Army Kills 2 In Abia Community Hours After Killing Of Soldiers In Aba
At least two persons have been shot dead in Ebem Ohafia, Ohafia local government area of Abia State following an attempted to attack the Military Check Point. ABN TV gathered that the two unidentified victims were shot dead on Friday at about 2pm. According to eyewitnesses, trouble started when the two men who rode on motorcycle refused to alight at an...
Ex-Convict Who Stole Mosque Amplifier Arrested In Osun
An ex-convict, Tajudeen Ridwan, has been arrested by the operatives of Osun Amotekun Corps in Isale Osun Area of Osogbo, Osun State, for allegedly stealing electronic appliances in a mosque. The spokesperson for the Corps, Idowu Yusuf, in a statement, said 30-year-old Ridwan was released from a Custodial Centre in March after serving a four-year jail term following his conviction...
Insecurity: Security Expert Udensi Urges South East Governors To Emulate South West Counterparts
A renowned Interpol Systems Consultant, Sir Chikwe Udensi, has called on South East governors to take a cue from their South West counterparts in managing regional security. https://youtube.com/live/VRkTcaE_nfA He made this statement during a live program, "The PLATFORM" on FLO FM in Umuahia, Abia State, monitored by ABN TV. The program today focused on the recent killing of soldiers in Aba by...
Abducted NIPR Abia Chairman Felix Olunkwa Released
Felix Olunkwa, the chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Abia State chapter, has been released by his kidnappers after a ransom payment of N4 million, ABN TV reports. Olunkwa was kidnapped on May 24, 2024, while driving home from a mechanic's shop in Alaojie ABA, where he had gone to repair his uncle's car. His wife, Dr....
