Anambra Lawyer Cries Out To Police IG, Alleges Corruption At SCID Awka

Petitions against “brazen act of corruption and human rights abuse” going on at the SCID Awka under the watch of  Mr Fakorade Awka-based lawyer, Mr Richard Okonkwo, has called on the Nigerian Police authority to beam searchlight on the activities of a Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of the Anambra State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID Awka, Mr Akin Fakorade in order to bring sanity and professionalism back to the department that will ensure safety of...

Anambra Police Arrests 7 Suspected Cultists, Declares Baby Wanted

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested no fewer than seven persons for suspected cultism and armed robbery in the State. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen. According to him, the gang members were arrested at about 10.pm on Friday when the officers swooped on them. He said a cut-size double barrel gun, one tricycle without a reg number, and some hard drugs...

Governor Buni Commends Security Agencies For Their Synergy, Teamwork

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has commended the security agencies in the state for their synergy and teamwork, which have grossly reduced the rate of crimes across the state. The Governor gave the assurance in his office on Friday when he was presented with the award won by Operation Haba Maza security outfit as the best police patrol outfit in Nigeria, by the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement through his media aide, Mamman...

ASUU Strike: Academic, Administrative Activities Continues-VC UniAbuja

Despite the reported strike embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, the management of the University said academic and administrative activities would continue on campus. Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, Vice Chancellor of the university, who described the strike as divisive and unnecessary during a meeting with Provosts, Deans, Directors and Heads of Academic Departments, vowed that the management would never allow the school to be crippled again. According to...

Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Deadly Abuja–Kaduna Train Attack

In a significant development, Nigerian authorities have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the deadly attack on the Abuja–Kaduna train in March 2022. The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Abdullahi, also known by the alias “Mande,” was apprehended by the Kaduna State Police Command’s anti-kidnapping unit in January 2024. The Abuja–Kaduna train attack, which involved gunmen opening fire and kidnapping passengers, resulted in numerous casualties and sent shockwaves throughout Nigeria. According to police...

Nigerian Troops Annihilate Bandits’ Enclaves, Notorious Leader Perishes in Assault

Nigerian security forces are celebrating a major victory against banditry in the north. In a series of coordinated raids, the military reportedly dismantled several well-fortified bandit camps, eliminating a significant number of militants. A particularly noteworthy development is the possible demise of notorious bandit leader Aminu Dogo. Dogo, who had been linked to numerous kidnappings and attacks on communities, was a prominent figure within bandit groups. His reported death is seen as a potential turning...

MNJTF Ramps Up Operations to Eradicate Boko Haram Remnants in Lake Chad Basin

The Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, has launched a surge in operations aimed at eliminating the remaining Boko Haram fighters in the Lake Chad Basin. Residents in Northeast Nigeria and Far North Cameroon can expect to see an increased presence of troops and military equipment in the coming days. This escalation comes as the MNJTF seeks to capitalize on recent successes against the insurgency. The force reports a decline in Boko Haram’s strength, with some...

Nigerian Military: Over 700 Terrorists Killed, Hundreds of Kidnap Victims Freed in April 

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has announced significant progress in the fight against terrorism, claiming that troops neutralized over 715 terrorists and rescued 465 kidnapped victims in operations conducted throughout April. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed these figures during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He elaborated that the operations involved a combination of ground and air offensives carried out across the country. “The synchronised strikes between the ground...

Traders’ Clash Sparks Fire, Looting in Lagos Market

Violence erupted in the Ile-Epo area of Lagos on Thursday, leaving a section of the market burnt and many people injured. The incident reportedly began with a disagreement between a trader and a lotto vendor over winnings on Wednesday night. According to reports, the altercation escalated into a full-blown clash, with some alleging it took on ethnic undertones. Hoodlums reportedly took advantage of the chaos, setting fire to stalls and shops. The situation remained tense...

75Yr – Old Barber Arrested In Awka For Defiling 8yr Old Girl

A seventy-five-year-old barber who gave his name as Nwankwo Nweke has been arrested for defiling an eight-year-old girl in Awka. The suspect, who hails from Isiagu; in Awka South Local Government Area of the state, after his arrest, confessed that it was temptation that made him have carnal knowledge of the underage girl. The suspect, who pleaded for mercy, promised to be of good behavior if the state government pardons him. Anambra State Commissioner for...

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