One of the syndicates of Kidnappers that has been terrorizing Jada, Ganye local government areas of Adamawa state has been gunned down by the Police. According to a statement by image maker of the Adamawa Police Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje the feat was achieved in a coordinated crime-fighting strategy carried out in collaboration with Hunters at Gamu Hill. He said one AK-47 rifle and live ammunition were recovered. In a similar development, four suspected...

The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has announced the triumphant elimination of Isa Dei-Dei, the leader of a deadly bandit gang terrorising the suburbs of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The Force Public Relations Officer of the NPF, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, via a social media post on Wednesday, said Dei-Dei was gunned down on 5 February during a gun duel. “At about 1015hrs on the 5th of February 2024, operatives of the Department of Force Intelligence’s...

Twelve trucks said to be containing different types of solid minerals without a license have been impounded by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command. The commission also said while acting on credible intelligence over the activities of the illegal miners it has arrested 41 suspects in connection with the solid minerals. Speaking to Journalists on Tuesday in Ilọrin,  the EFCC Zonal Commander, Michael Nzekwe said the suspects were apprehended at different...

The Congregation of Missionaries Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretian Missionaries) is appealing for the safety and freedom of two members who were kidnapped by bandits on Thursday, 1 February. In a statement issued on 2 February, the provincial secretary of the Claretian Missionaries (CMF), Rev. Fr Dominic Ukpo announced with “sadness” the abduction of Rev. Fr Kenneth Kanwa and his assistant, Rev. Fr Jude Nwachukwu. Fr Kanwa is the parish priest of...

The traditional ruler of Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State, General Segun Aremu (rtd) has been killed by yet to be identified gunmen on Thursday after assailants invaded the palace. The gunmen also whisked away the wife of the monarch and two others. Koro in Kwara is the neighbouring town of Irele/Oke Ako/Ipao/Oke Aiyedun and Ikole and shares boundaries with Ekiti State where two monarchs were recently killed. Spokeswoman of...

The recent killing of two first class traditional rulers in Ekiti State has ignited the deployment of helicopter and Armoured Personnel Carriers to the state by the Nigeria Police Force to search the killers with a view to apprehend them. Recall that two monarchs, the Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Olusola; and Oba David Ogunsola, the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti were killed on Monday while returning from a meeting in Irele-Ekiti. Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General...