THE police in Benue State, on Wednesday, paraded nine suspected cattle rustlers in connection with the recent killings in three communities in the Apa, Otukpo and Guma local government areas of the state. The series of attacks on Igbobi, Umogidi and Mgban communities claimed no fewer than 130 lives with …
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A middle-aged man, popularly known as Mr Ogheneovo has reportedly committed suicide following his wife’s separation from him. The deceased was said to have consumed an insecticide at his residence located along Gesimisi Street, Okumagba Layout in Warri, Delta State. Although no suicide note was discovered, sources said the man’s …
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A 45-year-old man, Gbenga Ogunfadeke, has been arrested for allegedly chaining and locking his two children in solitary confinement which led to their death. The suspect was said to have been arrested on Tuesday in Ibiade, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State by men of the State Security …
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SIX suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Abuja. The Commission disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The suspects were arrested at the Jahi and Dawaki axes of the Capital City, following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities …
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THE trial of the alleged N3 billion fraud charge brought against Ali Bello, nephew of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, and three others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been adjourned to May 30 and 31. When the matter in the suit marked ABJ/CR/573/2022 (FRN Vs. …
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THE Imo State Police Command on Tuesday said security operatives had driven out Eastern Security Network agents from their camp in the Ubah Ages/Izombo tropical forest in Oguta Local Government Area of the state. A statement signed by the spokesperson of the command, Henry Okoye, reads: “ [We acted] on …
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A police sergeant, identified as Ahmed Ali, has been shot dead by some soldiers in Benisheikh town, Borno State after his team intercepted a military man in a vehicle conveying Indian hemp. Locals and security sources told Daily Trust that the incident happened at the town’s entry checkpoint around 10 …
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THE Ondo State Police Command said it has arrested seven suspects for stoning a 35-year-old driver to death on April 10. The driver, Olorunfemi Tope, was involved in an accident that killed one person and injured others along Ijoka Road in Akure, the state capital. Newsextra24 recalls that the victim …
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THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested a pregnant woman, Rabetu Abdulrasak, 24, and a cripple, Shehu Adams in possession of illicit drugs in Edo. According to NDLEA spokesperson, Mr Femi Babafemi, over 14 kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs were recovered from the two on Saturday …
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THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has confirmed the arrest of Cyril Chidiebere, a businessman operating in Lekki, Lagos, along with two of his freight agents, Mejabi Peter Sunday and Oyeyinka Babatunde over illicit drugs cargo. Spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi said they were apprehended on involvement in …
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