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86 suspected kidnappers arrested in Adamawa
The Police Command in Adamawa said it had arrested 86 suspected kidnappers and 65 “township gang members`’ popularly known as “Shila Boys” terrorizing residents of Yola.
Nursing mother nabbed for possession of firearm
A nursing mother, Simeon Esther, has been arrested by Operatives of Operation for allegedly being in possession of one AK47 Rifles and 18 rounds of live ammunition.
Sudan police fire tear gas as civil disobedience campaign begins
Sudanese police fired tear gas Sunday at protesters taking part in the first day of a civil disobedience campaign, called in the wake of a deadly crackdown on demonstrators.
Police recover 834 arms, 19,009 live ammunition in two months
The police said they have recovered 834 arms, 19,009 live ammunition, two rocket launchers and other exhibits in the last two months.
62 suspected kidnappers in police net in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested 62 suspected kidnappers within the last one week.
Police arrest nine kidnap suspects in Kaduna
The Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja, yesterday, said men of Operation Puff Adder arrested nine kidnap suspects operating around Akilbu and Kudaru forests, at Chikwale, in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Police arrest three suspected kidnappers, rescue two victims
The Nigerian police say they arrested three suspected kidnappers, rescued two victims and recovered arms through ongoing operations to curb crime.
First death as post-election violence grips Benin
Hundreds of protesters in Benin manning burning barricades defied police and soldiers Thursday after violence broke out following controversial parliamentary polls held without a single opposition candidate.
Police arrests spiritual father of kidnappers terrorizing Abuja-Kaduna highway
The police headquarters in Abuja has announced the arrest of one Mallam Salisu Abubakar, 48, said to be the “spiritual father” of armed robbers, kidnappers and other criminals terrorizing motorists and other road users along the Abuja/Kaduna highway.
Police parade nine suspected cultists, robbers in Benue
The police in Benue State have paraded nine suspects for alleged involvement in cultism and armed robbery related activities.
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Zimbabwe troops accused of ‘systematic torture’ of protesters
A government-appointed human rights group in Zimbabwe has accused soldiers of using "systematic torture" in a crackdown on protests.
Zimbabwe police erect road blocks to hunt protesters
Zimbabwe police manned checkpoints on many main roads on Saturday, searching vehicles for protesters allegedly involved in recent anti-government demonstrations.
Zimbabwe again forces ‘total internet shutdown’ amid unrest
Zimbabwe's government has again forced a "total internet shutdown," a media group says, after a days-long violent crackdown on people protesting dramatic fuel price increases.
Sudan protests: Doctor and teen shot dead during clashes
A doctor and a 16-year-old have been killed in Sudan amid demonstrations against President Omar al-Bashir.
Zimbabwe president says ‘monumental task’ to fix economy
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday called for calm as he vowed to tackle the "monumental task" of fixing the shattered economy that has sparked violent protests this week.
Sudan police fire tear gas as protests erupt in Khartoum, Darfur
Sudanese police fired tear gas Sunday at crowds of anti-government protesters in several cities including Khartoum, as organisers pushed for more nationwide rallies against President Omar al-Bashir this week.
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir blames conspirators for protest violence
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Tuesday blamed conspirators for violence during deadly anti-government protests, as an impoverished town held a "martyrs' rally" to honour those killed.
HRW urges Sudan not to use lethal force against protesters
Human Rights Watch has urged Sudan's government to show restraint and not use lethal force against protesters during the weeks-long demonstrations against President Omar al-Bashir.
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President Buhari restates Nigeria’s support for Sahrawi Republic
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Borno government reviews UN agencies, NGO interventions
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