Crime & City Diary
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Ex-Minister Mamman allegedly spent N20m on resort lodging – witness
The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, accused of a N33.8 billion fraud, resumed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday. Justice James Omotosho presided over the session, which featured the cross-examination of Colonel Adebisi Adesanya (retd), the third prosecution witness. Colonel Adesanya, owner and Chief Security Officer of Sami Court Resort Limited, revealed during testimony that…
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BREAKING: Fire razes section of Radio Nigeria Lagos Office
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service says it is attending to a fire outbreak at the Radio Nigeria on Plot No. 35, Ikoyi Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The agency disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director, Margaret Adeseye, on Wednesday night. Adeseye said that the agency was alerted at about 17:30 hours and had firefighters from Dolphin, Ebute…
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NDLEA relocates to new headquarters in Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has relocated its headquarters to its new facility, which is being developed in phases in Jahi area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The facility, which is the first phase of the national headquarters project expected to be completed with the 2025 budgetary provisions, was officially unveiled during an interdenominational service within…
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Troops repel terrorist attack in Borno, neutralize 12 insurgents
Troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, in the early hours of November 25, 2024. The assault, involving terrorists mounted on gun trucks and motorcycles, included an attempted breach of the camp using a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) from…
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Car stolen in Lagos recovered in Ilorin, as police arrest suspects
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Camry (Registration No. APP 443 CX) reported missing in Lagos. Acting on intelligence from a motor spare parts dealer in Ipata-Oloje, Ilorin, police detectives apprehended two suspects on November 22, 2024, around 6:00 PM. The suspects, Ganiyu Lawal, 43, of Babasoja, Gambari, Ilorin, and Ademola Waheed,…
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5 dead as boat capsizes in Delta
Five persons have been confirmed dead after a boat capsized along the popular Bennett Island River in the Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The accident was said to have occurred on Monday night. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, who confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba, the state capital, said that…
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BREAKING: Fire guts Ajegunle market in Lagos
The Alayabiagba Market, Boundary Road, Apapa, Ajegunle area of Lagos was gutted by fire on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses said the fire burnt down shops and goods worth millions of Naira. Although, the cause of the fire was unknown as at the time of filling this report. Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said members of its response…
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BREAKING: EFCC arrests Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested ex-governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello for alleged misappropriation of funds. Accompanied by his lawyers, Bello reportedly drove himself in a black Hilux to the anti-graft agency’s office on Tuesday morning. The EFCC had at the last hearing on November 14, sought for adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case…
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FCT police intensify security operations to combat crime
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the deployment of additional personnel and equipment to bolster patrols, conduct stop-and-search operations, and enhance surveillance across Abuja. This proactive measure is aimed at addressing the rising cases of ‘one chance’ robberies and vehicle theft within the city. In a statement, the Command emphasized its determination to crack down on vehicles…
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Egbetokun to unveil School Protection Squad in Ogun
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is set to unveil the ‘School Protection Squad’ in Ogun State. The initiative is aimed at enhancing and promoting the safety and security of schools across the state. A statement released late Monday by the Ogun State Police Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the initiative will be inaugurated during a two-day event themed…
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