Crime & City Diary
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VP Shettima advocates tech-driven strategies to combat insecurity in Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the adoption of technology-driven strategies to tackle terrorism, cybercrime, and border security challenges affecting Nigeria and the broader African continent. He emphasized that while Africa and Nigeria are currently facing some of their most pressing security and economic challenges, these issues require innovative and technology-based solutions. Speaking on Monday during…
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Lagos Neighborhood Safety inducts new recruits
The Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency has inducted the newly recruited personnel of the Corps. The induction ceremony was held simultaneously at the five Divisional commands of Lagos State anchored by the Administration and Human resources department in conjunction with the operations department. At the Ikeja Division, the General Manager, Prince Dr Ifalade Oyekan FSIN who was represented by Mr.…
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Van razed, one injured as gunmen attack Anambra vigilantees along Amesi/Uga road
A person was injured and a van was razed when gunmen attacked members of the Anambra State Vigilantees of Umuchu extraction along Amesi/Uga Road. Police authorities said the vigilantes were attacked on Sunday (Yesterday), leading to the injury. “The Joint Security Forces quickly rushed the victim to the hospital where he is currently responding to treatment and activated intelligent-information-led patrols…
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40ft loaded container falls on car as LASTMA rescues 1 victim at Mile 2
Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have rescued one victim as a 40-foot loaded container fell on a Toyota Camry at Mile 2 area of the State. According to the Spokesman for the Agency, Adebayo Taofiq, through the swift and coordinated response of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other emergency services, including the Federal…
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Katsina: Police foil kidnapping attempt, rescue 14 victims
A victim of kidnapping for ransom has reportedly succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical treatment following gunshot wounds by armed bandits in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The deceased was among two rescued victims who had suffered gunshot injuries and were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention by the police in the state. The incident occurred…
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Neighbour allegedly kills 65years Old woman during altercation in Ogun
A 65-year-old woman, Oladega Morenike, has allegedly killed her neighbour, Abigail Bankole, in Ipokia local government area of Ogun State. The incident occurred around 4.20pm on Thursday, when a fight broke out between them at Isunba Street in Ipokia. Bankole allegedly pushed Morenike, causing her to hit her head against a wall and collapse. The spokesperson for the Ogun State…
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NDLEA dismantles drug cartels, seizes multibillion-naira worth of narcotics
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled several drug syndicates and seized large quantities of illicit substances across Nigeria. The operations, carried out between November 17 and 22, highlight the agency’s commitment to eradicating drug trafficking in the country. On Thursday, November 21, NDLEA’s Special Operations Unit arrested Ndive Maxwell Obinna, the 42-year-old head of a cocaine distribution…
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Navy arrests syndicate specializing in smuggling petroleum products to Cameroon
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) at the coastal waters of Ibaka, in the Mbo local government area of Akwa Ibom State, has smashed a syndicate specialising in smuggling petroleum products and other contraband goods to Cameroon and other countries within the Gulf of Guinea region. Those arrested included three suspected oil thieves carrying 2,000 litres of Premium Motor…
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Alleged Cybercrime : Court remands 109 foreigners in Kuje, Suleja correctional centres
Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court Abuja has ordered that the 109 foreigners linked to high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security be remanded in Kuje and Suleja correctional facilities until the next adjourned date. Justice Akpan made the order based on the request by the counsel for the defendants on grounds that the police facility where…
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FG’s diplomatic pressure led to arrest of Simon Ekpa – Foreign Affairs Ministry
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its commitment to closely monitoring the legal proceedings following the arrest of Simon Njoku Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Finnish authorities detained Ekpa on Thursday, citing his alleged role in inciting violence and promoting terrorism in Nigeria. According to the Ministry…
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