Crime & City Diary
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2 dead, 2 injured in Kano building collapse
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, on Thursday confirmed two persons dead and two injured in a two-storey building collapsed at Noman’s Land Fagge Local Government Area of Kano. NEMA Coordinator, Kano Territorial Office, Dr. Nuraddeen Abdullahi, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Kano. He said, “The agency received a distress call today at about 2:00…
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Gunmen abduct PDP chieftain, Chief Benedict Akika in Oyo
Chief Benedict Akika, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, was kidnapped by armed assailants at his home in the Olorunda area of Lagelu local government on Wednesday night. Eyewitnesses reported that the gunmen, heavily armed, stormed Akika’s residence, threatening anyone who attempted to resist. A family member, speaking on the condition of anonymity, recounted…
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EFCC charges DNFBP on new anti-money laundering legislation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBP) to conduct their dealings in line with the provisions of the Money Laundering Prohibition and Prevention Act 2022. The acting Director, Lagos Directorate of the EFCC, Michael T. Wetkaz, gave the charge during a one-day sensitization programme organised by the Special Control Unit Against…
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NSCDC arrests three suspects for defiling 12 year-old girl in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara State Command has arrested three suspects—Adeleke Oke, 81 years; Sikiru Lawal, 37 years; and Moshood Suleiman Ayinde, 37 years—for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in Offa, Kwara State. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday, September 1, 2024, following a report lodged by the victim’s father at the…
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Ondo Police arrests man for attempting to kill rival in concubine’s house
The Ondo state police command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Mr. Ajagba Joseph, for allegedly attempting to murder a man he found in his concubine’s house. This was made known in a statement shared by the police command on X.com on Wednesday. According to the statement the incident occurred on August 23rd when Joseph visited his lover’s home and met…
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Police declare investigative journalist Hundeyin wanted in connection with PIDOM
The Nigerian Police have declared award-winning investigative journalist David Hundeyin wanted in connection with the prosecution of Isaac Bristol, who is alleged to be the prominent anonymous online whistleblower known as PIDOM Nigeria. The announcement was made in a statement released on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The case revolves around Isaac Bristol, who was…
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Court arraigns four in Kwara over alleged murder of 21-year-old graduate
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A Kwara State Chief Magistrate Court in Ilorin has arraigned four individuals, including a final-year student of Summit University, Offa, Adebayo Happiness, in connection with the alleged murder of Awesu Mojisola, a 21-year-old graduate of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa. The incident reportedly occurred on August 10, 2024, at a hotel in Ilorin,…
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PIDOM remanded in Kuje Prison
Following his plea of not guilty, Isaac Bristol Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM, standing trial before the Federal High Court, Abuja, has been remanded in prison. PIDOM, who was arraigned on nine counts before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja on Tuesday, pleaded not guilty to all the charges. Consequently, Justice Nwite adjourned the case to the…
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NSGF pledges unified action against escalating insecurity
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, has reaffirmed the collective concerns of northern governors over the escalating insecurity in the region. He emphasized their strong commitment to collaborating with key stakeholders to address the issue effectively. Governor Yahaya made this statement on Monday while receiving a comprehensive report from the…
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Self-proclaimed “whistleblower”, PIDOM faces charges in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, concluded plans to bring Isaac Bristol Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM before the Federal High Court, Abuja on a nine-count charge. PIDOM was arrested by officials of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), in his hotel room in Port Harcourt, on August 5, on allegations of “committing serious offences that undermine the…
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