Crime & City Diary
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EFCC trains 100 officers on forensic document examination
In its continuous bid to tackle some emerging crimes and build stronger capacities for future challenges, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has trained One Hundred of its officers on Forensic Document Examination, Digital Forensics, Fingerprint and Crime Scene Management in Enugu. The One-day training, which was held in Oaklands Hotel, Government Reservation Area, G.R.A, Enugu, drew participants from…
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Nigeria police denies allegations of excessive force during protests
The Nigeria Police Force has rejected allegations of excessive force and culpability in the deaths and arrests of protesters during the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests, as detailed in a 34-page report by Amnesty International. In a statement issued on Monday, the police described the claims as “unfounded and misleading,” asserting that their operations adhered to constitutional and international standards. The…
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56 feared dead as refereeing decision sparks violence in Guinea
By Tosin Omojola A controversial refereeing decision triggered violence and a deadly crush during a soccer match in southeast Guinea, leaving 56 people dead, according to a provisional government toll announced on Monday. The tragedy occurred during the final match of a tournament held in honor of Guinea’s military leader, Mamady Doumbouya, at a stadium in Nzérékoré, one of the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Fire Razes Trademore Estate market in Abuja
An early morning fire has razed the only market in Trademore Estate, Lugbe Abuja. The fire was said to have started at about 3.30 am when Abuja Electric Distribution Company (AEDC) restored electricity. Two hours after the fire started, men of the Federal Fire Service from EFCC and Sauka Station were finally able to extinguish it.
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Support fight against gender-based violence, Ambassador urges clerics
Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, has called on religious leaders across the country to use their platforms to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promote peace, tolerance, and respect for human rights. Speaking at a Special Prayer Session held at Living Faith Church, Jahi, as part of activities marking the global 16 Days of…
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NDLEA nabs Brazil based businessman Ezeokoli Sylva with 700grams cocaine buried in stomach
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Brazil based businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, who returned home with 700grams of cocaine buried in his stomach, at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos State. A statement by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, noted that the 59-year-old Ezeokoli was arrested on Friday 29th November 2024 at the E-Arrival…
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22 bodies recovered so far from Niger boat mishap- NEMA
A total of 22 bodies have so far been recovered following a boat mishap involving about 200 traders that occurred between Baro and Akwanu communities in Agaie local government area of Niger State, North-Central Nigeria. About 18 of the bodies recovered are said to be from Kogi state, while four are from the Akwanu community in Agaie Local Government Area…
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Lagos taskforce sacks two officers over alleged phone theft
The Lagos Task Force says it has sacked two of its officers over an alleged phone theft during one of their raids. According to the spokesman of the task force Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, the incident happened during a raid in the Gowon area of Lagos. “The Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed two of its personnel following their involvement in theft during…
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Fire guts Ebute Ero market in Lagos Island
A fire outbreak has occurred at the Ebute Ero market in Lagos State, in early hours of Saturday. This was revealed in a statement by the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye on Saturday. According to Adeseye, the fire broke out at the market, near the Police Station adjacent to Carter Bridge, Lagos Island. She, however, added…
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Property worth millions of naira destroyed as fire razes Lagos spare parts market
Property worth millions of naira was destroyed in a fire outbreak at a spare parts market in the Idumota area of Lagos State. In a statement on Saturday, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the fire occurred on Friday night. Oke-Osanyintolu said a preliminary investigation showed that multiple buildings used as shops for…
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