Tag: #PublicSafety
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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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MASS STABBING ON EASTERN ENGLAND TRAIN LEAVES NINE WITH LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES, TWO ARRESTED
A terrifying stabbing spree aboard a high-speed train from Doncaster to London King’s Cross shocked passengers and left nine people seriously injured, according to British Transport Police. The incident happened shortly after the train left Peterborough station in Cambridgeshire on Saturday evening. Armed police quickly responded at Huntingdon station, where two men were arrested in…
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ANAMBRA POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR ABDUCTED MEDICAL DOCTOR IN NNEWI
The Anambra State Police Command has intensified efforts to rescue a medical doctor abducted on Thursday in Uruagu, Nnewi North Local Government Area. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the incident and stated that the state Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, ordered a full investigation and deployment of tactical teams for the doctor’s…
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KEBBI DEPUTY SPEAKER ABDUCTED BY SUSPECTED BANDITS, JOINT SECURITY TEAMS MOBILIZED FOR RESCUE
The Kebbi Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Alhaji Muhammad Sama’ila-Bagudo, Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, by suspected bandits in Bagudo LGA. The incident occurred Friday night around 8:20 p.m., shortly after he performed Isha’i prayer. A joint security force comprising police tactical units, military personnel, and vigilantes has been…
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THE GOVERNMENT VOWS STRICT ACTION AGAINST ANYONE ATTEMPTING TO RETURN TO ILLEGAL SETTLEMENTS
During the clearance, officials discovered a dummy firearm and other weapons hidden in makeshift shelters beneath the bridges—highlighting the severity of criminal hideouts in these transport corridors. Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, with support from LASTMA, LAWMA, KAI, LAMATA, and the Nigeria Police Force described the demolished areas as havens…
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POLICE INVESTIGATING ARSON ATTACK ON ONDO PREPAID METER WAREHOUSE
The Police Command in Ondo State has launched an investigation into an arson attack that destroyed prepaid meters worth over ₦10 million at a warehouse in Okitipupa. DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, assured the public that those responsible will be brought to justice. The warehouse, owned by Active Achievers Nigeria Limited and located on…
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LAGOS RESIDENTS DEMAND ACTION OVER RECKLESS BRT DRIVERS
A wave of frustration is sweeping through Lagos as residents voice outcry over the reckless, impatient, and aggressive behavior of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) drivers across the city’s major routes. Commuters and road users have reported numerous incidents of dangerous driving, intimidation, and chaos caused by these drivers, putting lives at risk daily. Many residents…
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FRSC AND NAICOM LAUNCH JOINT TASK FORCE TO ENFORCE MOTOR INSURANCE AND DIGITALIZE PASSENGER MANIFESTS
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have inaugurated a Joint Task Force to enforce compulsory third-party motor insurance and digitalize passenger manifests across Nigeria. The ceremony took place in Abuja, led by FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed and NAICOM Executive Commissioner Olusegun Omosehin. This partnership ushers in a new…
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ABUJA MINISTER TELLS WORLD: SMART CITY VISION BUILT ON MOBILITY, SECURITY, DIGITAL GOVERNANCE, AND MORE
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has showcased Abuja’s bold smart city vision at the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Dubai, highlighting strategic investments across five key pillars — Urban Mobility, Sustainability, Public Safety, Digital Governance, and Economic Empowerment. Wike shared that Abuja is collaborating globally on cutting-edge projects like smart water metering with…
