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Police arrest 10 over cult clash in Ekiti
The Police have confirmed the arrest of 10 people over alleged complicity in a bloody rival cult clash in Ikere Ekiti, Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti.
Six killed in Ekiti cult clash
Ekiti State Command Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the incident said, six corpses have been recovered and deposited at the morgue after the clash which occurred in the early hours of today.
20 killed in reprisal attacks in Zamfara
At least 20 persons were killed on Thursday and Friday in reprisal attacks between vigilante group and bandits in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Police commend officers who ‘rejected’ N500,000 bribe
The police in Lagos have poured accolades on some of its officers for rejecting a N500,000 bribe offered to them during an operation and arresting the suspects with stolen construction materials.
Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Imo
Newsmen gathered that the priest, Rev. Prof. Izu Marcell Onyeocha, was abducted around 7:00 am at Ihube Community in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State along Enugu-Port Harcourt Express Road.
Police arrest two for ‘robbing’ warehouse
The police in Lagos have arrested two robbery suspects for allegedly breaking into a warehouse at Alaba International Market and stealing goods worth N3 million.
Gunmen abduct businessman in Ekiti
Some gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the General Manager of Prosperous Filling Station, Itakorodo Adebayo, at Isan-Ekiti in Ekiti State.
Imo monarch, chiefs kidnapped after attending traditional wedding
There was palpable fear in Imo State on Wednesday night after gunmen kidnapped the traditional ruler of Umueze Nguru in the Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of the state, Eze Charles Iroegbu.
Gunmen attack another Imo police station, kidnap one, injure others
Fear continues to pervade the atmosphere in Imo State as gunmen in the early hours of Thursday attacked the Mbieri Divisional Police Headquarters situated in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state.
Official: Abductors of Chinese expatriates demand N10 million ransom
The gunmen who kidnapped two Chinese expatriates at a gold mining site in Osun State, on Monday, have demanded a ransom of N10 million for their release.
Uganda rescues 29 Burundian girls, arrests 5 human trafficking suspects
Ugandan police have rescued 29 Burundian girls and arrested five suspects involved in a human-trafficking racket in the East African country.
Gunmen abduct Chinese expatriates in Osun, shoot guards
Osun state Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of two Chinese expatriates, Zhao Juan, 33, and one Wen, 50 at a mining site in the state.
Imo: Gunmen bomb police headquarters, correctional centre
The Imo State command headquarters of Nigeria Police and the State correctional centre in Owerri were jolted on Monday when suspected gunmen stormed the facilities and freed some inmates in the process.
Akwa Ibom: Police confirm three officers dead, four missing in Essien Udim
The police in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria’s South-south, have confirmed that three of their officers have been killed, while four are missing in Essien Udim Local Government Area of the state during a violent clash between security operatives and some hoodlums.
Gunmen kidnap travellers in Osun
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped three travellers at Osu town, along the Ife-Ilesha expressway in Osun State.
Police arrest ‘robbers’ with 11 phones, N139, 000
“The combined team of policemen and local Vigilante men on patrol sighted the suspects at the Ikorodu Round About while allegedly robbing innocent commuters and passers by in the area, and were arrested.
Lagos CP visits family of man shot by officer
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Hakeem Odumosu, on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the family of a man shot dead by an officer at Ogombo, in the Sangotedo area of the state.
Police honour officers who rejected N1 million bribe
According to a statement by the police spokesperson in Kano, Abdullahi Kiyawa, Friday morning, Garba Rabo and Jamilu Buhari were serving on the task force of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) in the state when they were offered the bribe.
Three police officers killed by gunmen in Abia
The police spokesperson in the state, Geoffrey Ogbonna, who confirmed the killing to newsmen, Wednesday, said the attack occurred in Abiriba, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State on Monday.
Police arrest ‘motorcycles supplier’ to Zamfara bandits
The police in Kano State said they have arrested a man supplying motorcycles to bandits operating in Zamfara State.
Gunmen kill two correctional officials in Anambra
Gunmen on Friday attacked a vehicle of the Nigerian Correctional Service conveying some inmates to court in Anambra, leaving two officials of the service dead.
Police kill two ‘bandits’, recover five AK-47 rifles in Kaduna
Police killed two suspected bandits on Wednesday in Saminaka town, Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State and recovered five AK-47 rifles from them.
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Borussia Dortmund interested in Terem Moffi
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Cape Town fire ‘contained’ as firefighters battle windy conditions
A blaze advanced along South Africa's iconic Table Mountain toward central Cape Town on Monday after ravaging university buildings, while firefighters battled strong winds in their efforts to control it and officials evacuated residential areas.
Fenerbache propose sensational swap deal for Emmanuel Dennis
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No fracas in Taraba PDP – chairman
Retired Lt.-Col. Agbu Kefas, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba has denied reports of division within the state chapter of the party.
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APC governors disown Godwin Obaseki over allegation of currency printing
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Minister: Why Twitter picked Ghana for HQ over Nigeria
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KPPA: We didn’t authorise erection of mosque beside church
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Arik Air resumes direct flights from Lagos to Kano
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