…Police Begin Investigation The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a Catholic priest, Joseph Enyinaya, in connection with the alleged murder of a boy at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state. The tragic incident took place on 31 December 2024 when the boy reportedly set off fireworks within the church premises. According to reports, the priest allegedly shot the boy during the incident. Speaking to...

Gunmen operating in Ihiala Local government area of Anambra State have killed seven people. The incident happened on Monday. West African Pilot News learnt that out of the seven person killed, two were unarmed civilians who were in a compound planning a burial that was to take place on January 2, while the other were security operatives. A viral video being circulated on social media showed the body of two of the victims, who are...

Barely days after the Anambra State government warned residents against burning of tires, Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, OCHA Brigade has arrested four suspects for violating the warning on the newly constructed Club Road, formerly Abakiliki Street. The Managing Director of the Brigade, Comrade Celestine Anere who led the taskforce team to the area, frowned at people’s attitudes towards public infrastructure, especially the roads, and expressed the willingness of the Brigade to arrest and prosecute...

Many armed robbers, cultists, and hoodlums targeting fun seekers and engaging in gangsterism during Christmas celebrations have been arrested. The Nigeria Police Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday. The statement explained that the arrests were in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, to commands and formations to deploy anti-crime strategies to ensure safety...