Nigerian Military Arrests Suspects in Connection with Killing of Soldiers in Abia

Two weeks after the killing of five Nigerian soldiers in Obingwa LGA of Abia State, the military has arrested scores of suspects in connection with the attack. The suspects, who are currently being interrogated, are believed to have played various roles in the ambush that resulted in the death of the soldiers. According to Defence Headquarters spokesperson Maj.-General Edward Buba, the arrests were made in a series of raids conducted by a combined team of...

Nigerian Air Force Neutralizes 29 Bandits, Freed Multiple Kidnapped Victims

No fewer than 29 bandits have been neutralized by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and freed multiple kidnapped victims, including the village head’s daughter of Ruwan Godiya in Katsina State. Recall that the terrorists had launched attacks on different villages in Kankara local government area resulting in the deaths of police officers and scores of farmers on Sunday. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed said the breakthrough was recorded...

Gunmen Kill 2 Policemen, Civilian in Early Morning Attack

…Police accuse IPOB and ESN. Two police officers and a civilian have been killed by unknown gunmen at a security checkpoint along the Owerri-Okigwe road in Imo state. The incident reportedly unfolded on Tuesday in Akabo, Ikeduru local government area of Imo State. Eyewitness reports indicate that the heavily armed gunmen arrived in a vehicle and targeted the officers stationed at the checkpoint. The attack happened around 6:00 a.m., catching the officers by surprise. A...

Kogi Govt Asks Dekina Stakeholders To Fish Out Vandals Of Radio Station

The Kogi State Government has charged the Dekina Local Government Council, Dekina Traditional Council, Security Heads and other Stakeholders in Kogi East to come together to fish out the vandals who carted away valuable broadcast equipment at the Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, Ochaja. Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications gave the charge at a Stakeholders meeting in Anyigba, Monday, saying “the incessant vandalization of the station is disheartening and must...

NLC Vows to Resume Indefinite Strike If Minimum Wage Negotiations Fail

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stated that it’ll most likely resume the indefinite strike embarked if the Federal Government fails to reach a consensus with them by midnight on Tuesday. Recall that organised labour embarked on a nation strike a week ago but was suspended for one week for a further negotiation with the Federal Government, and the one week deadline will expire by midnight on Tuesday. Speaking on Channels TV on Monday, Chris...

EFCC Raid in Akure Sparks Fury: Protesters Accuse Officials of Brutality, Harassment

A recent raid conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in a hotel and a club in Akure, the capital city of Ondo State, has sparked protests and outrage. The raid, which took place in the early hours of Saturday, 8 June, resulted in the arrest of 127 suspected internet fraudsters, according to the EFCC. “The alleged internet fraudsters were arrested in an early morning sting operation at a ‘Yahoo Party’ held simultaneously at Signature...

Fraudsters Specialize In Generating False Bank Alerts Arrested In Kano

Kano State Police Command has arrested suspected fraudsters who specialize in generating false bank alerts. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, in a statement, said 22 POS machines, 52 ATM cards, eight jerricans of diesel, and six mobile phones were also recovered from the suspects. According to the statement, the arrest followed directives by Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, to detectives to be on alert to ensure the arrest and...

TSTV Executive Directors  Arraigned Over Tax Evasion, Money Laundering

Two Chief Executives of Telecom Satellites Limited, TSTV have been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged tax evasion, money laundering, and advanced fee fraud offenses. Dr Bright Ikechukwu Echefu, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TSTV and Dr Felix Nnamdi Ignoanuga the Executive Director of the telecom satellites company are facing trial alongside TSTV and another company, Briechberg Investment Limited. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned them...

Court Freezes N11.1 Billion Properties Linked to Former CBN Governor

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of properties valued at N11,140,000,000 allegedly linked to Godwin Emefiele, the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke issued the order on Wednesday after an ex parte motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The EFCC, represented by senior advocate Rotimi Oyedepo, argued that the properties were suspected proceeds of unlawful activities by Emefiele. Emefiele...

Police Arrest 19 Suspects For Various Crimes

The Kano State Police Command has arrested nineteen suspects in connection with armed robbery, cattle rustling, kidnapping, and other banditry-related crimes. Superintendent of Police, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command Police Public Relations Officer, who disclosed this to newsmen in Kano, attributed the success to robust crime prevention patrols and intelligence gathering. SP Kiyawa said the investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be charged in court, adding that two AK-47 rifles, one smoke pistol, one...

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