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Abia Community Deserted After Attack on Military Checkpoint

The Ekenobizi community in Umopara, Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State is currently deserted after an attack on a Nigerian Army checkpoint by unknown gunmen on Wednesday. The attack resulted in the deaths of several soldiers and has left the community fearful of potential military retaliation. Many young people in the area fled […]

Truck Driver Flees After Killing Revenue Collector on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

A tragic accident occurred recently on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when a truck driver allegedly killed a revenue collector. The incident took place near New Garage, inbound to Lagos, while the revenue collector was attempting to collect dues from the driver. The truck, with the registration number FST 887 XD, struck the collector and immediately fled […]

NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling Attempts Hidden in Food at MMIA, Arrests Key Suspects

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully blocked several attempts to smuggle illegal drugs through two of Nigeria’s busiest airports. In coordinated operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja, NDLEA agents intercepted large shipments of hard drugs bound for destinations such […]

Lagos Police Reject ₦174 Million Bribe from Internet Fraud Suspect (Video)

In a commendable move, Lagos police officers from Zone 2 Command rejected a bribe of ₦174 million from a 28-year-old internet fraud suspect, Patrick Akpoguma. This case highlights the growing issue of cybercrime in Nigeria and the determination of law enforcement to uphold justice. Who Is Patrick Akpoguma? Patrick Akpoguma, a young man of 28, […]

Osun Robbery Suspect Steals Police Officer’s Phone While in Patrol Van

In a bizarre incident in Osun State, a 23-year-old robbery suspect, Godwin Emmanuel, has confessed to stealing a police officer’s phone while being transported to the Osun State Police Command. Emmanuel, who was arrested for his role in a series of armed robberies, made the shocking admission while being paraded alongside his accomplices, Olajide Kareem, […]

Abia Police Commissioner Leads Patrol Following Deadly Attack on Soldiers

The Abia State Police Command has taken swift action to improve security following a tragic attack that claimed the lives of soldiers in Umuokpara. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, November 13, involved gunmen ambushing soldiers stationed at a military checkpoint. These soldiers were part of the joint task force known as Operation UDO KA, […]

Two Men Abducted by Suspected Terrorists in Sokoto

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, two men were abducted by suspected terrorists in Yabo town, Sokoto State. The attack was confirmed by the spokesperson of the Sokoto State Police Command, ASP Ahmad Rufai. The victims, Mallam Abubakar Umar Yabo and Malam Abba Muhammad, were taken from their separate homes by the assailants. The kidnapping took […]

Katsina Man Collaborates with Bandits to Kidnap His Mother for Ransom

In a shocking case, a man named Jibril Falalu from the Tsa/Magam community in Katsina State has confessed to organizing his own mother’s kidnapping with the help of bandits. The incident took place in Kankia Local Government Area. According to Falalu’s confession, he worked with two accomplices, including someone identified as Nakande, to plan the […]

Three Killed in Auto Crash in Jigawa, Police Confirm

In a heartbreaking accident in Jigawa State, three people have been confirmed dead, and 14 others injured after a bus collided with an empty truck. The crash occurred in the Gwaram Local Government Area along the old Gwaram road, when a bus with 17 passengers crashed into a Dangote trailer. According to the police, the […]

NDLEA Drags 56-Year-Old Man Before Lagos Court Over Illicit Hemp Deal

A 56-year-old man, Adesokan Olalekan, is currently on trial in a Lagos Federal High Court for his involvement in the illegal trafficking of cannabis sativa, commonly known as hemp. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) brought him to court, where he was charged with dealing in 120g of cannabis without lawful authority. During the […]