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Crime & Security PeopleProtesters Block Abuja-Kaduna Road Over Series of Abduction

Beloved John (Staff Writer)May 25, 2021

To protest the continuous abduction in Gauraka, a remote community in Niger state, residents of the area blocked the Abuja-Kaduna highway on Monday morning. The community which is located along Abuja-Kaduna highway was reported to have become an area where kidnappers prey on innocent residents in exchange for a huge ransom. About 30 people were said to have been abducted in the community with their abductors demanding for a large amount of money as ransom....

Crime & SecurityHouse of Reps Postpone Summit Over Death of Army Chief

Beloved John (Staff Writer)May 24, 2021

The national security summit which was scheduled for May 24 has been moved by two days over the death of Ibrahim Attahiru, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff. The clerk of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Chinedu Akubueze in a statement disclosed the development. The Chief of Army Staff and 10 military officers died on Friday in an air crash that occurred near Kaduna international airport. The deceased officers were buried on Saturday at the national...

Crime & Security PoliceAttack by Gunmen on Awka Police B Division and INEC, Unsuccessful

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)May 24, 2021

AWKA — Gunmen yesterday evening attacked the Awka Police B division located along Anambra state secretariat road, in Awka the Anambra state capital. The attack which started around 8 in the evening, left the entire capital city deserted, with rumours that the gunmen have overpowered and burnt Police B division, from where they moved to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission- INEC, which is just less than a minute drive away. However, the...

Crime & Security NewsKatsina Emirate Council Sack District Head Of Kankara For Aiding, Abetting Banditry Activities

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 22, 2021

The Katsina Emirate Council has announced the sacking of the District Head of Kankara LGA also known as Sarkin Pawa, Alhaji Yusuf Lawal for aiding and abetting banditry activities in his domain. The District Head, who was suspended last month, April 30, 2021, was found guilty of all the charges levied against him by the committee set-up to look into the issue. The spokesman of the Katsina Emirate, Sarkin Labarai, Alh. Ibrahim Iro Bindawa reportedly...

Conflicting Figures Trails Attack In Taraba State, As Police Say 13 People Killed, Council Chairman Say 38, Traditional Ruler Say 65

Crime & Security News NigeriaConflicting Figures Trails Attack In Taraba State, As Police Say 13 People Killed, Council Chairman Say 38, Traditional Ruler Say 65

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 21, 2021

The Chairman of Bali Local Government Council of Taraba state, Prince Musa Mahmud said 38 Tiv people were killed in the crisis in Taraba and nine Fulanis were earlier murdered in Benue which sparked off the crisis in the Local Government. The Council Chairman appealed to both Tiv and Fulani people to forgive one another and embrace peace. While pledging to ensure that those killed are buried, the Chairman said efforts were on to provide...

Boko Haram Crime & SecurityTwo Abductees Escape From Hands Of Boko Haram In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 21, 2021

Two (2) out of Fifty Two (52) Indigenes of Kwapre community in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa state, abducted during an attack by Boko Haram insurgents have escaped from the camp of the insurgents. Councillor representing Garaha ward in Hong local government, Hon. Hyella Anthony confirmed that two people who escaped from Boko Haram camp lamented that those remaining in captivity include men, women, and children. Anthony added that he personally facilitated the movement of...

Crime & Security TelecommunicationNCC Says Nigerians Will Start Submitting Their Phone IDs in July

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 21, 2021

The Nigerian Communications Commission has said Nigerians will have to submit their phones’ International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) to it from July. The NCC said this in its Revised National Identity Policy for SIM Card Registration. The move of the NCC to start the implementation of the Device Management System (a Centralized Equipment Identity Register) has the support of President Muhammadu Buhari. Part of the policy read, “Accordingly, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has...

Crime & Security NewsOur Automated Drone Surveillance Solution Underway, Ugwuanyi Reveals During the Operation Restore Peace Launch in Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 19, 2021

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, on Tuesday, launched Operation Restore Peace, a special security operation for the South East geo-political zone, Nigeria. The Operation RP launched at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu as disclosed by Usman Baba is in compliance to the President of Nigeria’s directive to the Nigeria Police Operation RP is designed to restore peace and security in the zone by stemming the tide of violence and criminal activities....

Crime & SecurityNSCDC, Benue Command Parades 10 Persons Over Alleged Vandalism Of Rail Lines

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 19, 2021

The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC on Tuesday, paraded 10 persons over alleged vandalism of rail lines at Udei in Guma Local Government Area of the state. The command also paraded seven other suspected illegal miners of lead zinc stones at Ugba in Logo Local Government Area of the state. Sule Okeji, NSCDC Commandant in the state told newsmen that the suspects were apprehended by the personnel posted...

Crime & SecurityGunmen Abducts 13 Passengers, Killed A Driver In Nasarawa State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 19, 2021

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a driver identified as Adamu Usman and abducted 13 passengers along Shafa-Abakpa -Umaisha road in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The Daily Trust learnt that the deceased, who was shot thrice on the abdomen, died while being treated at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, on Tuesday night. Ibrahim Saidu, a driver, who narrowly escaped the attack, said the incident happened around 5pm. He said the...

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