CRIME
NDLEA Finds UK-Bound Drugs Hidden In Tiger Nuts, Groundnut Packages
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has stopped attempts to smuggle illegal drugs into the UK by finding them concealed in bags of groundnuts and packages of tiger nuts. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in videos shared on X.com on Sunday. Femi Babafemi also warned against accepting packages without thoroughly checking their contents. Sharing the videos,...
Suspected Criminal Killed By Mob In Rivers
Residents and onlookers found the lifeless body of an unidentified man with multiple machete cuts on Saturday, causing chaos in Ikoku Market, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The body lay in front of a new-generation bank between Ayama Junction and Olu-Obasanjo Road in Port Harcourt. A source said, “The machete cuts on the body suggest the man may have been murdered.” READ ALSO:...
Panic As New Terror Group Launch Attacks In Kebbi, Kills 15, Rustles Cattle
At least 15 people were killed in Friday's attack on Mera town in Kebbi State by Lakurawa, a new terror group active in Sokoto and Kebbi States. According to Alhaji Bashir Mera, a local source who confirmed the attack, the group struck as residents were preparing for Jumaat prayers on Friday afternoon, making off with at least one hundred cattle. “Upon...
Three Suspects Arrested Over Alleged Murder Of Okada Rider In Kwara
The Kwara Police have said that they have recovered the severed head of Rafiu Akano, a commercial motorcyclist who was killed in Asunlere village in the state on Sunday. The 34-year-old Rafiu, who recently purchased a new motorcycle for commercial purposes, was allegedly killed by three men: Peter Samuel, Jeremiah Tiozinda, and Sunday Agbenke, who have been apprehended by the...
Police Arrest Man For Alleged Newborn Murder In Adamawa
A 19-year-old man (name withheld) has been arrested by the Adamawa Police for allegedly killing his newborn in the state's Mubi North LGA. The Spokesman of the Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, stated this in a statement in Yola on Saturday. He said that operatives of the command detained the suspect on Nov. 8 over the alleged murder of the three-day-old baby boy. Nguroje...
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...
