General Irabor Visits Enugu Govt, Vows Commitment To Internal Security

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPoliticsGeneral Irabor Visits Enugu Govt, Vows Commitment To Internal Security

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 14, 2023

The Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Onyenuchea Irabor, has assured residents and government of Enugu State of the military’s readiness and commitment to ensure security of lives and property in the state. General Irabor stated this at a meeting with critical stakeholders and the Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah at the Government House, Enugu on Tuesday. Commending the strides taken by the Governor in ensuring an end to the infamous every Monday...

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Witchcraft: 3 Policemen, 7 Others Arrested In Adamawa

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaWitchcraft: 3 Policemen, 7 Others Arrested In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 12, 2023

Three Policemen including an Inspector and seven other people have been arrested in connection with killing two women suspected to be witchcraft in the Roma community of Song local government area of the state. A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Adamawa State Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje said their arrest followed a viral video in which the suspects were seen in mob action stripped three women naked and beaten mercilessly over the...

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Bandits Abduct 25 Farmers, Abducts Many In Niger State

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBandits Abduct 25 Farmers, Abducts Many In Niger State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 12, 2023

Niger State Police Command in collaboration with the military combing five areas in the state following the reported killing of 25 farmers and the abduction of many others from the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State by armed bandits. The attack was to have taken place on Saturday around 2:00 pm across five villages. The Police Public Relations Officer Niger State Command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun who disclosed this said the personnel was dispatched to...

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Attempt to Abduct Nnewi North House Member-Elect in the House of Assembly, Foiled

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAttempt to Abduct Nnewi North House Member-Elect in the House of Assembly, Foiled

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)June 9, 2023

It was melodramatic as some men later to be identified as officers of the Department of State Services – DSS, stormed the premises of Anambra State House of Assembly in Awka, around 2pm on Thursday, and attempted to abduct Sir Onyedikachukwu Ike, House of Assembly member-elect, Nnewi North constituency. But luck ran out of the abductors when the House of Assembly security, the clerk, members of the House, media, staffers, and others withn the complex...

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Army Rescued 22 Pregnant Young Women From A Baby Factory

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaArmy Rescued 22 Pregnant Young Women From A Baby Factory

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 5, 2023

Troops of 14 Brigade, Ohafia have rescued 22 pregnant young women, between the ages of 20 and 25 from a baby factory operating at Umunkpeyi Nvosi in Isialangwa South local government area of Abia state. Lieutenant Innocent Omale, Public Relations Officer, 14 Brigade, Ohafia in a statement said the women were rescued during a raid carried out by the Army after an intelligence report. According to an Army spokesman, the victims were handed over to...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Anambra, Nnewi Diocese calls for prayers

PilotnewsJune 5, 2023

Gunmen operating in Anambra State have kidnapped a priest of Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Rev Fr Stanislaus Mbamara. The young Priest was kidnapped on Friday evening, while driving from Awka the state capital to Nnewi, where he serves. The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi who disclosed this through a press release called for prayers for the priest, expressing hope that he would come out safe. In a press release by the diocese, which was signed by the...

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Sit-At-Home: Ensure Citizens’ Safety on Mondays in Enugu CP Ammani Orders Personnel

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSit-At-Home: Ensure Citizens’ Safety on Mondays in Enugu CP Ammani Orders Personnel

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 5, 2023

The Commissioner of Police Enugu State Police Command, CP Ahmed Ammani has ordered the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Commanders of PMF Squadron Bases, other Tactical and Operational Units of the Command, to deploy her personnel and all operational and intelligence resources at their disposal to ensure safety of citizens as they comply to the state government directive to resume normal activities every Monday of the week in the state. CP Ammani issued this command...

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Corruption: NAPTIP Dismisses Director, Four Others

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCorruption: NAPTIP Dismisses Director, Four Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 2, 2023

In its effort to sanitize the system, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has dismissed one of its Deputy Directors and four others for offenses ranging from corruption, bribery, and leaking confidential information to suspects. According to a statement on Wednesday, May 31, by the NAPTIP Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, explained that offenses committed by the officers included corruption, solicitation, and acceptance of bribes from suspects and their relatives. The...

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EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Enugu

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 2, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Enugu. Upon arrest, two exotic cars, 26 mobile phones and four personal computers were recovered from the suspects.   The suspects are: Okechukwu Emmanuel Onah, Ezuma Emmanuel Nnaemezie, Onodugo Godfrey Oji, Ojioche Miracle Nzesinachi, Okii Nnaemezie Emmanuel, Ojioche Tochukwu Collins, Usulor Chukwudi Reuben, Thaddeus Ebuka Jude, Okoloeze Chibuzor Emmanuel, Ani Francis Chinaza, Ani Arinze Daniel, and Amos Obasi...

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NDLEA Destroys About 24000kg Illicit Drugs In Enugu

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNDLEA Destroys About 24000kg Illicit Drugs In Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 27, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Enugu state command has destroyed illicit drugs of about 24000kg seized between year 2008 and 2022 in Enugu State. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NDLEA, Retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Marwa represented by the Director of General Investigation, NDLEA, Abuja, Samuel Gadzamal revealed the drugs and quantity set for destruction; Cocaine 21.699kg, Heroin 14.828kg, Amphetamine 0.0618kg, Methamphetamine 24.347kg, precursor chemicals 154.0kg, cannabis sativa 23,225.1kg and pharmaceutical 281.759kg. Gadzamal called on all...

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