CRIME
Police Inspector Killed, 2 Chinese, Nigerian Kidnapped In Cross River
An Inspector of Police was cold-bloodedly murdered in cross river state on Thursday night; the identity of the victim is yet to be revealed. He was shot dead at a quarry site by gunmen who also carted away his AK-47 rifle, Breech No. BE-35-2982. An official statement signed by the Zone six Police PRO, SP Nelson Okpabi also confirmed that the...
New INTERPOL Secretary General Begins Work As General Assembly Closes
The 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly has closed with delegates endorsing a range of actions to strengthen the Organization’s capabilities and operational support under the leadership of the new Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza. In a special address to the General Assembly, on behalf of His Majesty The King, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh offered heartfelt thanks for the hard work and...
Abia Civil Servants Involved In Multi-Million Naira Pension Scam – Gov. Otti Reveals (Video)
The Abia State government has taken decisive action against pension fraud, arresting several civil servants involved in the scam, and will soon arraign them in court, ABN TV reports. This is even as some of the identified pensions who are based abroad are to be repatriated to face prosecution at home. ABN TV recalled last week one Mr. Success Nwabueze was...
Two Women, Eight Others Killed By Terrorist in Niger
2 women were killed in the Wayam community of Sabon-Gari in Rafi LGA, Niger State, for refusing to engage in sexual relations with invading terrorists. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, also saw eight others killed by the terrorists while several houses and food stuff were burnt down. It was learnt that the incident occurred in the early hours when the...
Father Seeks Justice Over Son’s Killing In Benue
Joseph Onminyi, the father of Peter Onminyi, 19, who was slain by men from the Benue State Police Operation Zenda unit, has demanded justice. According to Onminyi, his son was killed in the presence of family members on May 19, 2024, around 8 pm while they were having dinner at their residence located at Welfare Quarters, Makurdi. Speaking to journalists in...
INTERPOL-led Coalition Arrests 100 Italy’s Most Powerful Mafia Suspects
An international police coalition coordinated by INTERPOL has led to the arrest of more than 100 key ‘Ndrangheta members since the project’s launch in 2020. The 100th and 101st arrests occurred during a coordinated operation last month supported by INTERPOL in Germany and Italy. German authorities raided three houses in the cities of Ulm and Göppingen, seizing a large cache of...
A Court In Enugu Remands Woman For Causing Bodily Damage On Stepson
Mrs. Ada Ogbogu was remanded to the Enugu Correctional Center by an Enugu magistrate court after using a pestle to break her stepson's bone. Arraigning the accused on Tuesday, the police told the court that Mrs. Ogbogu committed an act to cause grevious harm contrary to law, an offence that attracts life imprisonment as punishment if convicted. The charge marked CME/646C/2024,...
INTERPOL Cyber Operation Takes Down 22,000 Malicious IP Addresses
INTERPOL's Operation Synergia II has successfully dismantled over 22,000 malicious IP addresses and servers linked to phishing, ransomware, and information stealers, ABN TV reports. The four-month operation, conducted between April 1 and August 31, 2024, brought together INTERPOL, private sector partners, and law enforcement agencies from 95 member countries. "This operation demonstrates the power of global cooperation in combating cybercrime," said...
Minister Of Police Affairs, IGP Egbetokun, Chikwe Udensi, Others In UK For INTERPOL General Assembly (Photos)
Top stakeholders in Nigeria's security structure are currently participating in the ongoing Interpol General Assembly in Glasgow, United Kingdom, ABN TV reports. Leading the delegation is the country's Minister of Police Affairs, Sen. Dr. Ibrahim Gaidam, who is accompanied by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Vice President of Interpol, AIG Umar Baba Rtd., Interpol NCB Abuja...
Over 100 Villagers Abducted By Gunmen In Zamfara
Over 100 people, including women, children, and the elderly, were kidnapped in Zamfara State when bandits attacked communities in Wanke. Among the abductees was the community’s Chief Imam, who was previously released from captivity and was receiving treatment for a leg injury. This marks the second time the Chief Imam has been abducted, according to local reports. As of press time, state...
