Crime
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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
Court Registrar Arraigned for Diverting N3.8 Million and Forgery
In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against Abubakar Garba Dandare, a former registrar of the Zamfara State Upper Sharia Court 1 Gusau.
Dandare stands accused of diverting N3.8 million belonging … Continue Reading
Seven Maritime Travellers Kidnapped by Suspected Pirates in Rivers State
In a harrowing incident along the Onne estuary, seven maritime travellers have been feared kidnapped. The event unfolded on Monday as unsuspecting passengers embarked on a journey to Port Harcourt by boat.
According to reports confirmed by the Rivers State … Continue Reading
baker and security guard Arraigned for stealing 2 loaves of bread
Two employees of FoodCo, located at Ring Road branch in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Ebenezer Olusesi, aged 31, and Ibrahim Adeniyi, aged 41, appeared before the Iyaganku Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan on Monday for allegedly stealing … Continue Reading