Unknown gunmen have launched simultaneous attacks on two communities in Anambra State on Monday morning, leaving a trail of death and destruction. Between 8am and 10am, gunmen stormed Abatete town, targeting security personnel attached to the town’s President-General (PG). Three security men were shot and killed in the hail of bullets. The PG, whose identity has not been disclosed, was critically injured and rushed to a nearby hospital. “We are praying for his recovery,” said...

Police Parade Suspects in Murder of OMMATA Chairman, Reveals Gang’s Hideout

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested and paraded two out of a seven-man criminal gang, who murdered in cold blood Chief Stephen Aniagu the Chairman of Ogbete Main Market Traders Association (OMMATA) on the 14th of September, 2024. Briefing newsmen at the Police headquarters in Enugu on Friday, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer said the arrest of the two suspects on the 8th and 9th of November 2024 was successful due to concerted...

Court Arraigns Three Abia State Govt Workers For Alleged Pension Fraud

Three civil servants with Abia State Government were arraigned before the Federal High Court Umuahia for alleged stealing of pension funds in the state. The suspects were arraigned on six-count charge through a charge sheet dated October 11, 2024, was signed by C. N. Iheji, Senior State Counsel for the Attorney General of Abia State and marked FHC/UM/CR/199/24 between Abia State government and Onyekachi Success Nwabueze, Miriam Azubuike, Victor Chisom Samuel and others. The case...

EFCC Probes Nationals Of Niger Republic For Abusing Naira

Following a viral video of abuse of naira during a wedding in Abuja, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited nationals of Niger Republic, Ibrahim Mohammad and his family members for hatching the spraying of naira, and other currencies at a wedding in Abuja. In a statement issued by the spokesman of the agency, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC said it had gotten to the root of the matter and found out that it...

Lakurawa Terror Group, Rustles 100 Cows In Kebbi, Kills 15 Persons

Lakurawa, the new armed group was reportedly to have rustled over 100 cows in Mera and killed 15 people in the process in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Alhaji Bashir Isah Mera (Yariman Mera), while confirming the attack, said the group invaded the town on Friday when people were preparing for Jumma’at prayer. “There was exchange of fire between the people of the town and the bandits which led to the killing of...

Cult Killings in Awka Leave Residents in Constant Fear

Residents of Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, are gripped with a growing fear as cult-related killings escalate. Almost every week, reports of violent clashes and brutal murders circulate through the community, leaving many in shock and a sense of helplessness. Once known as a thriving center of trade and development, Awka is now grappling with a crisis that affects nearly every neighborhood and puts lives in jeopardy. Over the past months, cult activities...

Bomb Explodes In Imo Killing Two People

…Many Others Injured The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that a bomb has exploded in the state, injuring many. People in the market scampered for safety when the explosion was heard and the explosion reportedly killed some persons. The Command spokesman, Henry Okoye, confirmed the accident and said two hoodlums have been confirmed dead. “It was an IED that exploded. The Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has deployed Anti-Bomb operatives to the scene. “Two...

130 Suspects Nabbed in Abuja for High-Level Cyber-crimes

…IGP Orders In-Depth Investigation The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 individuals, including 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerian citizens, in connection with high-level cyber-crimes and hacking activities that pose potential threats to national security. The suspects, 87 males and 26 females primarily from China and Malaysia, were apprehended during a coordinated raid on a building located in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja. The operation took place on Saturday, 2nd November...

Awka, Anambra State: Cultists kill three brothers from the same mother

Tragedy struck a family in Awka, Anambra State, as cultists killed three brothers from the same mother. The latest victim, Nonso, was killed in broad daylight near Amaku Teaching Hospital.  According to a close family source, Nonso’s killing was linked to the murder of his younger brother, Buchi, three months ago near Mac Don Eatery. Their eldest brother had also met a brutal end in a previous attack, leaving their mother without any surviving children....

Troops Arrest Wanted Cross-Border Terrorists Leader, 262 Others, Kill 187

Troops of the armed forces of Nigeria have recorded a major achievement when they arrested a wanted cross-border terrorist leader, Abubakar Bawa Ibrahim (aka) Habu Dogo, 262 others and killed 187. The notorious wanted terrorist was arrested in Rumji Village in Illela LGA of Sokoto. In a statement to newsmen, on Saturday, the Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba disclosed that the “ongoing counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations has continued to...

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