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Nigerian Movie Producer Kidnapped in Asaba, Released After Being Shot

Jude Izuegbu, a Nigerian movie producer, was abducted in Asaba, the capital of Delta state, two days ago. Actress Lizzy Gold shared on Instagram that Jude Izuegbu was released on Thursday, July 4. Unfortunately, he had been shot and sustained injuries during the ordeal. Lizzy Gold Post ”Asaba is no longer safe my friend @unasmovies […]

Gang Attacks Haitian Police Station, Kills Officers

A well-known gang in Haiti attacked a police station and killed many officers. Reports say that the gang, led by Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier, attacked a police station in Gressier, Port-au-Prince, killing at least 20 officers. The attack started on Sunday, June 30, according to emerging reports. Haiti Libre reported that the “Vivre Ensemble” gang coalition, […]

Kidnappers Murder 14-Year-Old Boy After Father Can’t Pay N300 Million Ransom

Kidnappers killed a 14-year-old boy because his father couldn’t pay the N300 million ransom they demanded. A Nigerian man is grieving after his wife and four sons were kidnapped, and his eldest son was killed when he couldn’t provide the ransom. A former aide to ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, known as @i_am_ilemona on social media, […]

Boy Stabs Friend to Death Over Mobile Phone in Niger

In Niger State, a young boy named Mohammed Isah has been arrested by the police for allegedly stabbing his friend, Nurudeen Nuhu, to death following an argument over a mobile phone. This unfortunate incident took place in the abattoir area of Kwata Tayi village, Minna. According to reports, the altercation between the two friends became […]

Four Fake EFCC Officers Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended four individuals impersonating officers of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). These suspects were involved in a plot to kidnap a person and demand a ransom of N150 million. Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara, disclosed the names and ages of the suspects: Emmanuel Augustine Akpayak, 27, […]

Enugu Police Declare 8 Wanted for Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, and Murder

The police in Enugu State have declared eight individuals wanted for alleged crimes, including murder, terrorism, and kidnapping. In a statement released on Monday, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Public Relations Officer for the Command, shared this information with journalists. The suspects were last seen in Igga community, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. The […]

19-Year-Old Girl Arrested for Kidnapping Elderly Pastor in Edo State

A 19-year-old girl has been arrested in Edo State for working with her boyfriend and a gang to kidnap an elderly pastor. During a press briefing, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, presented the suspect to the media. He explained that the girl, who claims to be an undergraduate, went with other gang […]

Gunmen Kidnap 20 Travellers, Injure One on Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Road

Gunmen believed to be kidnappers have taken 20 travellers hostage on the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway. The incident occurred around 8 pm on Sunday when the gunmen ambushed the travellers between the Sagamu Police Area Command and Ilisan town. A resident of Ilisan Remo was shot in the knee but managed to escape. Otunba Wemmy Osude, the […]

Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: EFCC Accuses Yahaya Bello’s Lawyers of Contempt

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged two lawyers defending former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, with contempt of court. Bello faces charges of laundering N80.2 billion, alongside his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu. The allegations involve 19 counts of money laundering amounting to N80,246,470,089.88. During the hearing on June […]

Gunmen Attack Ebonyi Police Station, Five Feared Dead (Video)

Gunmen attacked the Ishieke Police Division in Ebonyi State on Wednesday night, June 26. The attack began around 9:30 pm with intense gunfire, causing residents to hide. During the shootout, police reportedly killed five of the attackers. Mr. Tony Nwori, a source, said the gunmen arrived in two cars and began shooting wildly into the […]