In continuation of stopping cultism and other criminals across the state, the operatives of Ogun state police command, on Tuesday, May 24th, apprehended four cultists, where they were holding a nocturnal meeting. A statement by DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, spokesperson of the state police command, said the suspects were arrested at different locations in Oke_lantoro and…
A 46-year-old married man has been nabbed for the murder of his girlfriend in Kirinyaga, Kenya. The suspect, Simon Maina allegedly went berserk on Tuesday night, May 24 in Ngurubani town and repeatedly stabbed his lover, Jackline Irungu, killing her on the spot following a dispute. According to an eyewitness, the man and the woman…
Some patrol policemen accused of teargassing travelers, including a young girl, at Oghara in Ethiope Local Government Area of Delta State on Monday, May 23, are currently being detained. The Commissioner of Police for the Delta State Command, CP Ari Ali ordered their detention so it can “serve as a deterrent to others.” The Police Public…
The Ikot Andem community youth leader, Mr. Ufot Job James, was killed by gunmen. It was gathered that the assailants shot Mr. Ufot several times and made away with his motorcycle. According to report, the assailants ambushed the deceased on a path linking Ekparakwa Road and Ikot Udo Ossiom village on Monday, May 23. “The late…
A passport tracking system that allows applicants to monitor and know the status of their application online has been activated by the Nigerian government. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, said this during Tuesday’s passing out parade of the 47th Basic Superintendent Course, 2021/2022 at the Nigerian Immigration Service training school, Kano. “One of the…
Security personnel can now gain access to a mobile phone user’s Subscriber Information Module profile within 60 minutes of submitting a request. The SIM profile is a set of parameters that allows devices to authenticate and gain access to cellular networks. According to reports, the National Identity Number has also significantly improved the quality of…
Emmanuel Amidu, a Junior Secondary School 2 student at Simple Faith Schools in Agbara, Lagos State, died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Surulere. Akinola Amidu, the victim’s father, claimed that the 12-year-old was flogged by a teacher when he arrived at school on Thursday, May 12, 2022. He claimed that his son began…
Two qpersons were reportedly burnt to death at Odumodu Umunya, along Onitsha – Expressway in Anambra state. An eyewitness claims that the tyre of a tanker loaded with gas burst and it resulting in a collision with a shuttle bus and the accident caused the fire explosion at Odumodu Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area of…
15 farmers were reportedly killed as gunmen stormed Gakurdi village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State on Tuesday. The development comes hours after over 40 farmers were slaughtered by Boko Haram fighters in Borno State. A resident confirmed that the victims of the Katsina attack were killed while preparing their farms ahead of…
The kidnapped victims who were abducted along Rivers/ Bayelsa waterways have been rescued by the Nigerian Navy. Base Commander NNS Pathfinder in Port Harcourt, Commodore Suleiman Ibrahim told reporters on Tuesday, May 24, that the abduction of the victims was masterminded by one Victor Padi. Giving an account of how the victims were rescued, Ibrahim said;…