Crime
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nDLEA Arrests 75-year-old grandpa and 70-year-old grandma for alleged drug Trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported a substantial bust of illegal drugs, with its officers confiscating three trailer loads of opioids in Lagos State during the weekend. The unit included 3,450,000 pills and 344,000 bottles of codeine … Continue Reading
NAFDAC Shuts Down Illegal Alcohol Factory in Badagry, Confiscates Products Worth Over N50 Million
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken decisive action against illicit alcohol production in Badagry, Lagos State.
In a joint operation with the Nigerian Army’s 15 Field Engineering Regiment, NAFDAC successfully dismantled … Continue Reading
two herders and 150 cattle killed in Latest plateau attack
In a tragic turn of events in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, two herders and over one hundred cows were reportedly killed in what appears to be a reprisal attack.
According to a community leader in Kwal … Continue Reading
FIRS official Shot dead in abuja by unknown gunmen
A tragic incident unfolded in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday night as unidentified gunmen fatally shot Khalid Bichi, a middle-aged man employed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
According to reports from The Punch, Bichi fell victim to the attackers … Continue Reading
NIMC Exposes Syndicate Peddling Fake NINs, Arrests Suspects
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has uncovered a syndicate engaged in the illicit sale of counterfeit National Identification Numbers (NINs), impersonating NIMC personnel.
The revelation came to light during a press briefing held by the NIMC Director … Continue Reading
EFCC nabs 132 suspected fraudsters in Osun, Kwara and Cross River state
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made significant strides in combating internet fraud, apprehending a total of 132 suspected cybercriminals across Kwara, Cross River, and Osun States.
Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement released … Continue Reading
Bandits Abduct Students from Confluence University of Science and Technology, Kogi State
In a brazen attack on Thursday night, bandits stormed the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Okene, Kogi State, abducting several students.
The incident occurred around 9 pm while students were studying for upcoming exams.
Eyewitnesses reported that … Continue Reading
Court Grants Bail to Sirika, Daughter, and Son-in-law in N2.7bn Fraud Case
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, his daughter, Fatimah Hadi Sirika, and son-in-law, Jalal Hamma, in connection with an alleged N2.7bn fraud case related … Continue Reading
Bandits Attack, Kill NSCDC Commander in Benue
In a tragic incident in Benue State, gunmen suspected to be bandits have claimed the life of a commander of the agro ranger unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The deceased, identified as Mike … Continue Reading
Nigerian Soldier Killed, Another Abducted by Bandits in Zamfara; N100 Million Ransom Demanded
In a tragic incident in Zamfara State, gunmen suspected to be bandits have claimed the life of a Nigerian soldier attached to the 4SF Command in Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The soldier, travelling with a … Continue Reading