An Ekiti State high court in Ado Ekiti has sentenced two persons to 25 years imprisonment each for kidnapping. The defendants, Ibrahim Abubakar, 44, Usman […]
Category: Local News
Police arrest 149 suspected thugs in Kano, recover arms
Following the spread of Daba-related violence in Kano city, the Kano State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended 149 armed thugs accused of […]
Four killed as Golf Wagon plunges into dam in Kano
At least four people have been confirmed dead after a Golf Wagon conveying about 10 passengers crashed into Tomas Dam in Danbatta Local Government Area […]
Two elders arrested in Imo community over alleged defilement of 7-year-old girl
Two elderly men have been arrested in Nekede, Owerri West LGA of Imo State by the police, in connection with the alleged defilement of a […]
Troops neutralise two suspected bandits in Taraba raid
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have neutralised two suspected bandits during a clearance operation in […]
Zamfara attack leaves 10 vigilantes dead
No fewer than 10 vigilantes have been killed following an attack by armed men in Damri town, Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The […]
Police rescue 11 kidnapped passengers in Katsina, recover 25 stolen cows
Police in Katsina State have rescued 11 passengers who were kidnapped by armed bandits along the Sheme-Kankara Road in Kankara Local Government Area. The Katsina […]
Security operatives apprehend suspected fake bank transfer scammer in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) have arrested a man identified as Joshua Oko for alleged involvement in a string of fake bank […]
Son, gang member arrested for alleged kidnap of wealthy father — NPF
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has arrested two suspected members of a kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate over the alleged abduction of an elderly man […]
Police arrest two over repeated abduction of elderly man in Kaduna
The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested two men accused of kidnapping an elderly man, Alhaji Rabo Jelani, and demanding ransom from his family […]
