CRIME
Abia Assembly Member Narrowly Escapes Kidnap
The member representing Isuikwuato Constituency, Abia State, Hon. Barr. Emeka Okoroafor has narrowly escaped kidnap along Akoli-Ahaba Imenyi Road in the state. Speaking with ABN TV on Friday, the lawmaker said while he was lucky to escape from kidnap in the major road linking Umuahia/Ohafia/Arochukwu, one Barr. Nwosu was not lucky as he was kidnapped and released after ransom payment. Hon....
“Daddy Usually Show me “Blue Film” Before Defiling Me” – 13-Year-Old Girl
In a bizarre case of sexual abuse, a 13-year-old girl, Wednesday, revealed that his aunt’s husband, who she calls ‘Daddy’, would play adult videos for her to watch then sleep with her. She said he had been abusing her sexually in his shop and at their apartment on Surulere Street, Ojo area of Lagos, with a threat to kill...
Buhari Creates New Agency Unbundles EFCC, ICPC
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, initiated moves to unbundle the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and create a new body, Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Agency. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, who read a letter from President Buhari on the proposed bill tagged: “Proceeds of Crime Bill” said it would address the problem of lack of transparency and...
BREAKING: Buhari Seeks Reps Approval To Freeze Accounts Of Money Launderers
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, sent in a Bill to the House of Representatives, seeking their passage to enable the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to freeze accounts allegedly holding proceeds of crime, and come hard on money launderers. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, read the president’s letter in plenary, with the instrument...
Five Policemen Feared Dead In Ondo Fatal Accident [Graphic Photos]
No fewer than five mobile policemen were feared killed in a fatal accident along the Oba Ile Road, Akure, the Ondo State capital on Tuesday, ABN TV reports It was gathered the victims were in a Toyota Hilux and were heading towards the airport when the incident happened. An eyewitness said the accident occurred as a result of speeding at a...
#EndSARS: Nigerians Afraid Of Police Than Arm Robbers — Reps Spokesperson [VIDEO]
Spokesperson of House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has said Nigerians are now afraid of policemen than they are of robbers. ABN TV reports that the Reps member while responding to the ongoing nationwide protest against Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) a unit of the Nigeria Police Force, said the mode of dressing and the way SARS officers comport themselves...
BREAKING: Governor Wike Bans #EndSARS Protests
Governor Nyesom Wike has banned all forms of protests in Rivers State. The governor specifically said all proposed protests by #EndSARS campaigners have been prohibited. Wike’s directive was contained in a statement on Monday night by his Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim. He explained that there was no need for any form of demonstration since the Inspector-General of Police, Adamu...
BREAKING: Lagos Police Station Under Attack By Hoodlums
The Surulere Police Division is under attack by hoodlums. At least three officers have been shot in the attack. This is coming after a policeman reportedly shot an #EndSARS protesters. Details shortly…
#ENDSARS: Orji Kalu Condemns Attack On Ogbomoso Palace
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu has expressed sadness over the destruction of Ogbomoso palace during the end SARS protest in Ogbomoso at the weekend. Condemning the ugly incident, the former Governor, who is also the Aro of Ogbomoso, stressed that in as much as peaceful protests are allowed by law, hoodlums...
#ENDSARS: Sen. Kalu Thanks IGP For Respecting Opinion Of Nigerians
Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia state, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has thanked the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu for respecting the wishes of Nigerians on the recent call for the dissolution of Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) The Inspector-General of Police, on Sunday afternoon, announced the disbandment of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of...
