Crime & City Diary
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Customs officer, wife, children, deceased in fire incident in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Tragedy struck early this morning when a fire claimed the lives of seven people, including a customs officer, Mr. Tijani Kabiru, his wife, and four of their children. The incident occurred at the Kabiru residence on Customs Tijani Kabiru Road in the Akankan area of Ede North Local Government, Osun State. The fire destroyed the building,…
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NSCDC reunites abducted student with family, parades suspected kidnapper
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Monday reunited Muhammed Fauziyah, a 400-level student of Kogi State University, Anyigba, with her family after her abduction. Addressing journalists at the Command headquarters in Ilorin, the State Commandant, Dr. Umar Mohammed, revealed that investigations showed Fauziyah was abducted outside the university…
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Oyo: Properties destroyed as fire razes shops, kiosks at Oja Agbe market
Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in a midnight inferno that broke out at a farmers’ market popularly called “Oja agbe” at Moniya in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo state. Several shops, containers, and kiosks were affected by the fire which was reported to have started around midnight. The intervention of fire service men helped put out the…
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EFCC trains 100 officers on forensic document examination
In its continuous bid to tackle some emerging crimes and build stronger capacities for future challenges, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has trained One Hundred of its officers on Forensic Document Examination, Digital Forensics, Fingerprint and Crime Scene Management in Enugu. The One-day training, which was held in Oaklands Hotel, Government Reservation Area, G.R.A, Enugu, drew participants from…
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Nigeria police denies allegations of excessive force during protests
The Nigeria Police Force has rejected allegations of excessive force and culpability in the deaths and arrests of protesters during the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests, as detailed in a 34-page report by Amnesty International. In a statement issued on Monday, the police described the claims as “unfounded and misleading,” asserting that their operations adhered to constitutional and international standards. The…
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56 feared dead as refereeing decision sparks violence in Guinea
By Tosin Omojola A controversial refereeing decision triggered violence and a deadly crush during a soccer match in southeast Guinea, leaving 56 people dead, according to a provisional government toll announced on Monday. The tragedy occurred during the final match of a tournament held in honor of Guinea’s military leader, Mamady Doumbouya, at a stadium in Nzérékoré, one of the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Fire Razes Trademore Estate market in Abuja
An early morning fire has razed the only market in Trademore Estate, Lugbe Abuja. The fire was said to have started at about 3.30 am when Abuja Electric Distribution Company (AEDC) restored electricity. Two hours after the fire started, men of the Federal Fire Service from EFCC and Sauka Station were finally able to extinguish it.
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Support fight against gender-based violence, Ambassador urges clerics
Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, has called on religious leaders across the country to use their platforms to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promote peace, tolerance, and respect for human rights. Speaking at a Special Prayer Session held at Living Faith Church, Jahi, as part of activities marking the global 16 Days of…
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NDLEA nabs Brazil based businessman Ezeokoli Sylva with 700grams cocaine buried in stomach
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Brazil based businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, who returned home with 700grams of cocaine buried in his stomach, at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos State. A statement by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, noted that the 59-year-old Ezeokoli was arrested on Friday 29th November 2024 at the E-Arrival…
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22 bodies recovered so far from Niger boat mishap- NEMA
A total of 22 bodies have so far been recovered following a boat mishap involving about 200 traders that occurred between Baro and Akwanu communities in Agaie local government area of Niger State, North-Central Nigeria. About 18 of the bodies recovered are said to be from Kogi state, while four are from the Akwanu community in Agaie Local Government Area…
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