Crime
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Gunmen Abduct Two Chinese Nationals, Kill Five Nigerians in Lokoja
Gunmen attacked a mining site in Zango City, on the outskirts of Lokoja, resulting in the abduction of two Chinese nationals and the deaths of five Nigerian security personnel.
According to local sources, the gunmen, estimated to be around … Continue Reading
Federal Polytechnic Ede Expels 27 Students Over Riot, Suspends 8
The management of Federal Polytechnic Ede has expelled 27 Higher National Diploma (HND) students for their involvement in a riot on campus.
The incident, which occurred in May, saw students beating staff members and destroying vehicles in protest of … Continue Reading
AAU Student Shot Dead in Private Hostel
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAU) was plunged into mourning after a 300-level Linguistics student, Emmanuel, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in a private hostel over the weekend.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but the … Continue Reading
Youth Killed by Friends, N800k Withdrawn from His Account
The lifeless body of a young man, reportedly from Gombe State, was discovered over the weekend near the bustling PZ area in the Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The deceased, who had deep knife cuts, is alleged … Continue Reading
66 Trafficked Nigerians Rescued from Ghana
The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has received 66 trafficked Nigerians from Ghana, following a collaborative effort with the Ghanaian government.
The returnees, comprising 59 women, including children, and seven young men, arrived at … Continue Reading
Taraba Monarch And Son Killed In Deadly Ambush By Gunmen
A tragic incident has rocked Taraba State, Nigeria, as the Gara of Chanchanji, HRH Tanimu Kunbiya, and his son, Yusuf, were ambushed and killed along the Takum-Chanchanji road in Takum Local Government Area on Friday. The traditional ruler and his … Continue Reading
7 suspects Arrested for Illegal Gold Mining in Ogun State
In a bid to rid the mining sector of illegal operators, a joint operation by the Mining Marshals, a security outfit under the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has led to the arrest of seven suspects in … Continue Reading
Woman Arrested for Killing Husband with Axe in Borno State
A 40-year-old woman, Lydia Aji, has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband, Aji Makinta, with an axe in Kautikari village, Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State.
The incident reportedly occurred on July 4, 2024, following a heated argument … Continue Reading
INTERPOL blocks 720 bank accounts linked with online frauds in West Africa
In a significant victory against online crime, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has announced the success of Operation Jackal III, a six-month operation targeting West African syndicates involved in online financial fraud. The operation, conducted across 21 countries on … Continue Reading
NDLEA seizes N9.8bn Worth of Codeine Shipments from India
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized seven containers carrying over 1.2 million bottles of codeine syrup worth N9.8 billion at the Onne ports.
According to a statement by the NDLEA, the shipment was intercepted on … Continue Reading