Tag: #LawAndOrder
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AKWA IBOM POLICE BUST ILLEGAL FIREARMS FACTORY, ARREST TWO SUSPECTED GUNSMITHS
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has taken a major step in curbing crime by dismantling an illegal firearms fabrication factory in Itam Village, Itu Local Government Area. Police operatives, acting on credible intelligence, raided the facility on October 24, arresting two suspects: 39-year-old Aniekan Aniedi and 35-year-old Ubong Udofia, believed to be his accomplice.…
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IBADAN POLICE CHARGE SEVEN SUSPECTS FOR BELONGING TO Eiye CONFRATERNITY, AN UNLAWFUL SOCIETY
Seven men aged between 21 and 26 have been charged before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ court in Ibadan for allegedly belonging to the Eiye confraternity, a banned society in Nigeria. The suspects Ajao Fuad, Alabi Waris, Toheeb Adewale, Alabi Azeez, Opeyemi Busari, Hammed Ajisafe, and Agughawo Samson face charges of conspiracy, unlawful society membership, and…
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NDLEA WARNS NIGHTCLUBS AND FUN SEEKERS OVER RISE OF DRUG PARTIES, LAUDS LATEST LAGOS RAID
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a strong warning to nightclub owners and party-goers about the alarming rise of illegal drug parties across Nigeria. This warning follows a recent raid at Proxy Night Club in Lagos, where over 100 attendees were apprehended during a brazen drug party held from Saturday night into…
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YOUNG MECHANIC SENTENCED TO SIX MONTHS OR FINE FOR STEALING YOGURT IN JOS
An 18-year-old mechanic, Abdulmalik Hamza, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Magistrates’ Court in Jos for stealing a pack of ‘Fresh Yo’ yogurt from a local shop. The court, presided over by Magistrate Irene Pati, gave Hamza an option to pay a N20,000 fine instead. Hamza pleaded guilty during the summary…
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ABAKALIKI MAGISTRATE COURT REMANDS BISHOP ONYEAGOZIRI OVER ALLEGED SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHURCH MEMBER
The Abakaliki Magistrate Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of Bishop Onyeagoziri Ndubueze in the Abakaliki Correctional Centre following grave allegations of sexual abuse against a 22-year-old female member of his church. The court rejected the bail application, citing lack of jurisdiction, and transferred the case file to the Office of the Director of Public…
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BAUCHI POLICE ARREST SIX OVER RITUAL EYE REMOVAL OF 7-YEAR-OLD GIRL
Police in Bauchi have arrested six suspects linked to a horrific attack on a seven-year-old girl in Wailo community, Ganjuwa LGA. The girl’s older brother, along with an accomplice, allegedly lured her into a bush, attempted to kill her, and forcibly removed her eyes for suspected ritual purposes, leaving her permanently blind. The victim was…
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ENUGU POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR KILLERS OF REV. FR. MATTHEW EYA
Intense operations underway to bring priest’s murderers to justice. Enugu State Police Commissioner Mamman Giwa has ordered a full-scale manhunt following the September 19 shooting of Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya in Nsukka. Police have detained 38 suspects after extensive raids, recovering incriminating evidence. The force vows to ensure justice for the Catholic Church and the…
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KWARA POLICE MAKE BIG WINS AGAINST MURDER, KIDNAPPING, FRAUD, AND ROBBERY
Major arrests and recoveries boost security as police crack down on violent crimes in Kwara. Kwara Police, led by CP Adekimi Ojo, announced key arrests in murder, kidnapping, fraud, and armed robbery cases across the state. Highlights include confessions in a woman’s brutal murder, a fraudster caught for a N300 million scam, and suspects linked…
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OYO POLICE CRACKDOWN ON SURGE IN LAND GRABBING
Rising land disputes threaten peace in Oyo, police pledge tough action against offenders. Oyo State Police warn of escalating land grabbing in Ibadan and beyond, linking it to violence and rights violations. CSP Adewale Osifeso assures collaboration with the government to enforce the law and urges residents to resolve conflicts legally. The police call for…
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ENUGU POLICE DETAIN TEENAGER FOR KIDNAPPING AND MURDER OF 5-YEAR-OLD COUSIN
The Enugu State Police have arrested 18-year-old Ikediekpere Obodoagu and his accomplice, security guard Sunday Michael, for kidnapping and killing Obodoagu’s 5-year-old cousin, Wisdom. The suspects were caught following ransom demands and led operatives to the child’s burial site near their home. Both confessed during interrogation, and the Commissioner of Police assured justice for the…
