Crime & City Diary
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Alleged blackmail: Police arrest 3 suspects behind gistlovers blog
The Nigerian Police Force have arrested three suspects who were behind the popular micro blogging site, gistlovers, for alleged conspiracy, cyberstalking, and threat to life. The suspects namely Adebukola Kolapo Nnedum Micheal Somtomchukwu and Isaac Akpokighe, all male of ages 27, 25 and 30 respectively were members of a syndicate called Gistlover family. A statement issued on Friday by the…
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EFCC drops charges against ex-AGF Adoke over OPL 245 deal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has admitted that it has no evidence to back up its allegations of fraud, bribery and conspiracy against Mohammed Bello Adoke, the former attorney-general of the federation, in relation to the OPL 245 oil block deal. The anti-graft agency told the FCT high court that it would not contest the no-case submission filed…
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Police dismiss two officers over alleged armed robbery, illegal duty
The Nigerian Police Force have dismissed two officers for alleged armed robbery, official corruption and illegal duty. A statement issued by the Spokeswoman for Zone 2 Command Headquarters in Onikan, Lagos, SP Tunni Ayuba, said the police have stepped up manhunt for the leader of the police robbery gang who is an Assistant Superintendent of police (ASP). Ayuba said “The…
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EFCC freezes N30bn in NSIPA probe, arrests ex-DFA
…might declare ex-humanitarian affairs minister wanted after shunning invitation The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen N30 billion in multiple accounts linked to the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), as part of its ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of N44 billion from the agency. The EFCC also arrested the former Director of Finance and Accounts (DFA)…
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2 year old girl killed by neighbour’s gate in Ajah
A two year old girl identified as Mudashiru has died from electrocution after touching a neighbour’s gate on Langbasa road in Ajah area of Lagos state. Mudashiru was said to be residing with her parents as at time the incident occurred. Her father had visited the Langbasa police station on January 2 to report that his child was electrocuted by…
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Group urges Tinubu to investigate december gas explosion at National Theatre
A group, Concerned Stakeholders of the National Theatre ( CSNT) has called for the investigation of December 29, 2023, gas explosion at the National Theatre in Lagos. The group said that the explosion led to the destruction of valuables, claiming that it was due to the illegal transloading of refined petroleum products and LPG within the National Theatre complex. Reiterating…
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908 persons killed in road accidents in Q3 2023, says NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that a total of 908 persons were killed in road accidents in third quarter (Q3) of 2023. NBS in its road accident road disclosed that a total of 743 males were killed in Q3 2023, accounting for 81.83per cent of 908 persons killed, compared to 165 (18.17per cent) females killed. According the…
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Sanwo-Olu okays bonus for LAWMA sweepers
By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos state, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved an end of the year bonus for Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) sweepers in appreciation of their critical role in keeping the State clean. Announcing the approval on behalf of the governor, the Managing Director/CEO of the agency, Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the governor acknowledged the tireless efforts…
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Lagos police arrests man for allegedly threatening traditional ruler’s life
The Lagos Police Command has arrested a man, Shola Adegun for threatening the life of High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye, the traditional ruler of Otumara community in the Lagos Mainland Local Government of the state. The suspect alongside the dethroned traditional ruler of the community, Ladi Arowojolu who is at large allegedly assaulted, harassed, falsely accused and threatened to end the…
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Police arrest man with firearm in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 32-year-old Abubakar Ibrahim for aleged illegal possession of a firearm. This was made known in a statement by the Spokesman for the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on his X account on Monday. Hundeyin said “Illegal possession of firearm: 32-year-old Abubakar Yahaya Ibrahim and two others were stopped by police officers at about 2am…
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