Crime & City Diary
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Dele Farotimi thanks Nigerians for support after 21-day detention
Human rights advocate and author Dele Farotimi has thanked Nigerians for rallying behind him during his recent 21-day detention at the Ekiti State Correctional Centre. Farotimi was remanded by an Ekiti State Magistrate Court on allegations of defaming Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola in his book Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System. He regained his freedom on December…
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BREAKING: 13 die, 1 injured as two buses collide on Owo-Ikare road in Ondo
At least thirteen (13) people were killed while one other was seriously injured in a fatal road accident that occurred on Saturday, December 28 along Owo-Ikare road in Owo local government area of Ondo State. Sources privy to the development said the accident involved two buses conveying passengers that had head-on-collision leading to the death of some of the passengers…
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Shops burnt as fire razes Masaka market in Nasarawa
A fire incident at the Masaka market in the Karu local government of Nasarawa state has left many traders counting their losses. The fire reportedly started at about 10 PM Friday night, and left many of the traders devastated. The last time a fire incident affected the market was in 2019. The traders were reportedly lamenting their losses while scavengers…
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Police nab officers allegedly demanding money to investigate missing girl in Ogun
Some officers attached to the Ogun State Police Command have been arrested for allegedly demanding money from the family of a missing girl before taking action on the case. Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday. Adejobi stated that they were being held in detention. The post read:…
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NPF warns against misconduct, urges public to report corrupt officers
The Nigeria Police Force has expressed concern over the persistent unprofessional conduct of some of its officers, which continues to undermine the integrity and reputation of the institution. Despite repeated warnings and disciplinary measures, certain officers have reportedly engaged in actions that erode public trust in law enforcement. In a statement released on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer,…
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Police rescue 13 kidnapped victims in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has recorded another significant milestone in its fight against criminal activities, successfully rescuing thirteen kidnapped victims after receiving a distress call on December 21, 2024. The victims, abducted by armed assailants while traveling to a wedding in Kogi State, were freed through a joint operation involving the Police and personnel from…
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Osun NSCDC arrests 24-year-old for stealing motorcycle
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has apprehended a 24-year-old man, Sola Jimoh, for stealing a motorcycle. In a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, ASC Kehinde Adeleke, and made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Friday, it was revealed that the suspect confessed to leaving his hometown near Osogbo on…
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LASG withholds appeal suit against Olaleye’s sexual assault nullification
The Lagos State Government has yet to file an appeal before the Supreme Court against the Court of Appeal’s judgment that nullified sexual assault conviction of the Managing Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr. Femi Olaleye. Olaleye, a renowned medical practitioner, was charged with child defilement and sexual assault by penetration and was convicted by the Lagos Special Offences…
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Fire razes plank market in Ikotun
A plank market at Pipeline Street in Ikotun area of Lagos State on Thursday, was gutted by fire. The fire destroyed a section of the plank market. A statement released by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, said the fire affected only four shops. He said that the prompt response of the…
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FG denies Niger leader’s allegations of collusion with France
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has dismissed allegations made by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of colluding with France to destabilize his country. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the accusations as “unfounded” and “imaginary.” Idris stated that Nigeria has neither engaged in any covert…
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