Tag: #PoliceInvestigation
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JOS AREA COURT SENTENCES ALIYU SANI TO 30 MONTHS FOR PHONE, SMARTWATCH THEFT
Aliyu Sani was sentenced to 30 months imprisonment by a Jos Area Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to stealing phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and airtime valued at N1,366,000. Judge Irene Pati handed down the sentence, offering him an option to pay a fine of N20,000 or serve prison time for both conspiracy and theft charges.…
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KWARA POLICE ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS IN BRUTAL MURDER OF CHIEF IMAM IN TSARAGI
The Kwara State Police Command has apprehended four suspects in connection with the gruesome killing of the Chief Imam of Sokunkpan Village, Tsaragi in Edu Local Government Area. The incident occurred on November 4, 2025, following the death of a 25-year-old resident, Ibrahim Gana, who was accused by his brothers Mohammed Shaba and Mahmud Gana…
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KWARA POLICE LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO VIRAL EXTORTION VIDEO, PROMISES ACTION
The Kwara State Police Command has initiated a full investigation into a viral video showing police officers allegedly extorting money from motorists along the Osi-Eruku road in Ekiti Local Government Area. Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo has ordered an immediate and thorough probe, with promises that any officers found guilty will face disciplinary measures. The…
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NIGERIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (NMA) CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO FREE ABDUCTED NEUROSURGEON IN ANAMBRA
The Anambra branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has issued a stern call to Gov. Chukwuma Soludo and security agencies to urgently secure the release of Dr. Tochukwu Mbanugo, a neurosurgeon abducted right in front of Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, on October 30. In an emergency communiqué signed by Dr. Princeston Okam and…
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LAGOS POLICE ARREST SERIAL OFFENDER TAXI DRIVER ACCUSED OF RAPE, ASSAULT, AND ARMED ROBBERY
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a taxi driver, Adedayo Ben Adegbola, accused of multiple heinous crimes including rape, defilement, assault, indecent assault, and armed robbery against female passengers. Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed the arrest on Saturday, following a discreet and thorough investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti. The…
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POLICE ARREST 12 ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS LINKED TO DEATHS OF ARISE NEWS STAFF, SECURITY GUARD IN ABUJA
The FCT Police Command has arrested 12 suspects connected to the killing of Arise News staff Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu and security guard Barnabas Danlami during a robbery at Unique Apartments, Abuja. The Special Investigation Team, led by Deputy Commissioner Aliyu Abubakar and supported by the Scorpion Squad, tracked down the gang across three states using…
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OSUN AMOTEKUN COMMANDER ESCAPES ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT IN OSOGBO
Adekunle Omoyele survives deadly ambush as gunmen target local security chief. Adekunle Omoyele, Commander of Osun Amotekun Corps, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Monday night on Ikirun Road, Osogbo. Gunmen opened fire on his vehicle riddled with bullets, and masked assailants also reportedly stormed his residence. Omoyele sustained gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment…
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FCT MINISTER VOWS JUSTICE FOR ARISE NEWS ANCHOR SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU
Wike promises thorough police probe to bring killers to book after tragic robbery death. Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike condoled with Arise News over the loss of their anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, describing her death as tragic and painful. Wike assured that police will investigate her death and hold the culprits accountable. According to reports,…
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ARISE NEWS ANCHOR SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU’S DEATH CONDEMNED
Minister mourns tragic loss of vibrant journalist, promises swift investigation. Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris described the death of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu as deeply regrettable and a huge loss to Nigerian media and the nation. In a condolence letter to Arise News Chairman Chief Nduka Obaigbena, Idris praised her as a dedicated…
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EKITI MAN ARRESTED IN DEADLY N4,000 DISPUTE IN ADO-EKITI
Ekiti State Police have arrested a man following a violent clash over N4,000 in Uso community, Ado-Ekiti, that left one dead. The fight broke out Friday night between Michael and John Dindul Selbol, escalating into a deadly brawl. Michael died at the hospital while Selbol is receiving treatment under police guard. Police have secured the…
