Crime & City Diary
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Army neutralise IPOB/ESN elements, discover terrorists hideouts
By Innocent Raphael The Nigerian Army has intensified its efforts against the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) following the capture of their stronghold at Mother Valley. In a recent development, troops of the Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA cleared the general area of Udda, Ihittukwa, and Orsumoghu in Orsu Local Government Area of…
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Suspect confesses to murder of sugar mummy
By Innocent Raphael Delta State police have apprehended a suspect in connection with the murder of one Glory Akpaku in Delta State. The suspect, identified as Akpoveta School, now in police custody, has confessed to stabbing his victim multiple times, allegedly over a financial dispute. In an interrogation video released by Delta State Police Public Relations Officer Bright Edafe, the…
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EFCC arraigns ex-registrar of Court for diverting N3.8m, forgery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is set to arraign a former registrar of Zamfara State Upper Sharia Court 1 Gusau, Abubakar Garba Dandare before Justice Bello Shinkafi of Zamfara State High Court sitting in Gusau. Dandare is being arraigned on two count charges bordering on diversion of N3.8m belonging to a late businessman, Alhaji Ladan Mada, and forgery…
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DSS arrests ex-Oyo PMS Chairman, Auxiliary, days after granting interview
The former chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System (PMS), Mukaila Lamidi, commonly known as Auxiliary, was taken from his home this afternoon by disguised security personnel who appeared to be Department of State Services (DSS) employees.In a statement to Crest FM radio, his family members confirmed the arrest. His recent arrest follows a recent interview he granted to…
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Police nab 3 suspected cultists, seize cache of weapons in Iba, Lekki
By Innocent Raphael The Lagos State Police recently expressed gratitude to Lagosians for their cooperation in providing valuable information leading to some arrests. In a post shared via his official handle on Tuesday, Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the capture of a suspected cultist and armed robber Chinonso Bright, aged 34, in the Iba area of Lagos State.…
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Police arrest man over suspected forged medical certificates in Ikorodu
…as illegal hospital operation uncovered By Innocent Raphael Operatives of the Zonal Anti-Piracy Unit, led by Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Olatoye Durosinmi, have apprehended one Tayo Shakirudeen in Lagos on suspicion of possessing forged medical certificates and operating an unlicensed health centre. This development was disclosed by zonal public relations officer, SP Ayuba Umma in a statement on…
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Kidnappers fall asleep after abducting victims, land in police net
Akure police detectives have apprehended five suspected kidnappers who fell asleep after abducting a pastor’s wife and two other individuals, in a dramatic turn of events. The suspects, identified as Garuba Mumuni (27), Yusuf Tale (21), Kabiru Muhammed (16), Shaibu Umar, and Adamu Mohammed (22), allegedly succumbed to drowsiness induced by hard drugs they had consumed. According to Ondo State…
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LASG begins removal of over 100 shanties at Adeniji-Adele Underbridge
The Lagos State Government has began to remove over 100 shanties housing several people at Adeniji Adele Underbridge from Monday. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Sunday. He said the removal comes after the expiration of a 48-hour removal notice served on all occupants of the shanties to move out their…
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NDLEA busts int’l drug ring, seizes loud shipments, apprehends suspects
By Innocent Raphael In a coordinated operation spanning multiple states, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a far-reaching drug syndicate with connections in Nigeria, South Africa, and Thailand. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi made this known in a statement issued on Sunday. The crackdown resulted in the apprehension of numerous suspects and the seizure…
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Yobe: Kidnapper kills 11-year old victim with substance drug
A 19-year-old kidnapper identified as Mohammed Abdullahi in Gujba local government area of Yobe State, has kidnapped an 11-year son of a neighbour, demanded ₦600,000 in ransom, killed the victim with a substance drug, and later buried him. The Commissioner of Police in Yobe state, CP Ahmed Garba, paraded the suspect and 17 others at the Police Command headquarters in…
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