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Herdsmen Leader In Ondo Hacked To Death By Suspected Kidnappers 

A tragic incident has occurred in Ondo State, where a herdsmen leader, Aliu Yunusa, was killed by suspected kidnappers. The unfortunate event happened as Yunusa was heading to his ranch near the Ilu-Abo junction in Akure South Local Government Area. Earlier in the day, the kidnappers had abducted Yunusa’s wife. However, he fought them off […]

Police arrest 22 suspected criminals, recover dangerous weapons on Christmas Day

During the Christmas holiday, the Nigeria Police Force arrested 22 criminals, including armed robbers, kidnappers, and cultists, who were targeting innocent people. The police were quick to respond to reports of criminal activity across several states, successfully making arrests and recovering dangerous weapons. In Lagos, at 1 a.m. on Christmas Day, police officers received a […]

Three Men Trapped In Manhole Rescued In Abuja

In a dramatic rescue operation on December 26, 2024, three men were saved from a blocked manhole in the Guzape area of Asokoro District, Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) led the effort, with help from the FCT Fire Service and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Two of the trapped men […]

Police Officers Recover Vehicle Of Kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker

A lawmaker from Anambra, Justice Azuka, was kidnapped on December 24 while driving home along Ugwunapampa Road in Onitsha. The incident happened during an ongoing security operation in the area. The police, working from the Inland Town Division, later found Azuka’s vehicle abandoned on Upper Iweka Road. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the Anambra […]

Kano Market Shut Down For Habouring Criminals And Prostitutes

The Kwanar Gafan Tomato Market in Garun Malam Local Government Area, Kano State, has been closed due to concerns about immoral and illegal activities. Reports have surfaced of issues like prostitution, adultery, and homosexuality taking place around and inside the market. Hon. Barr. Aminu Salisu Kadawa, the chairman of the local government, confirmed the market’s […]

Police Arrest Ex-convict For Armed Robbery Two Days After Release From Jail

In a shocking turn of events, the Edo State Police Command arrested an ex-convict, John Agbontean, for allegedly attempting to rob a church just two days after being released from prison. The robbery attempt took place at the Restoration Gospel Ministry, located on Oviasuyi Street, off Ogiemwenke, in Benin City. According to SP Moses Joel […]

Pastor remanded in prison over threat to mother’s life

A troubling family dispute in Imo State has landed Pastor Ebere Emmanuel Amadi of the Tree of Life Bible Church in prison. The pastor was arrested after his mother, Mrs. Nelly Chidinma Amadi, accused him of assaulting her, stealing property documents, and damaging her belongings over a property disagreement. Reports indicate that Pastor Amadi had […]

16-year-old Student Rapes His 24-year-old Neighbour At Knifepoint In Ondo

A 16-year-old student, Ajana Oluwa, from Commercial High School in Akure, Ondo State, has been arrested by the Amotekun Corps for sexually assaulting his 24-year-old neighbor at knifepoint. Oluwa was among 29 suspects paraded by the Corps, who were arrested for various crimes, including attempted murder, r@pe, and burglary. The teenager admitted that the crime […]