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Police arrest man for burying grandson alive
Bauchi State Police Command said it has arrested a grandfather, Bawada Audu, in Rimin Zayam, Toro Local Government Area of the state for allegedly burying his grandson alive.
Three-man gang kidnaps, rapes job seeker in Anambra
A three-member gang has reportedly abducted and eventually raped a 24 -year old girl at Awkuzu in Oyi local government area of Anambra State after promising her a job.
Police nab three for ‘armed robbery, fraud, car theft’ in Niger
The Police Command in Niger has arrested three suspects over alleged armed robbery, fraud and car theft in different parts of the state.
Police ban protests over fuel price hike in Borno
The ban on protests in the state was announced in a statement by the State Command late Monday and signed by the Police Public Relations’ officer (PPRO), Edet Okon, a Deputy Superintendent of Police.
Toxic waste kills three in Ondo forest reserve
Three persons were last weekend killed by toxic waste allegedly discharged into a pit in Omotosho forest reserve by a Chinese firm (WeWood Company) in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.
50-year-old ex-convict rapes four-year girl in mosque
Yusuf Bako, a 50-year old man, has been apprehended by the Bauchi State Police Command over the rape of a 4-year old girl.
Police nab man for attempting to cut off woman’s breast
Police in Anambra State have arrested a 41-year-old man, one Ogbonna Nwankwo, for attempting to kill a 29-year-old woman, and cut off her breast at a motel in Ihite town, Orumba South Local Government Area of the state.
Ekiti CP: 10,000 new constables recruited will be deployed to their local councils
Mr Tunde Mobayo, the Police Commissioner, Ekiti Command, has said the 10,000 new constables to be recruited would be deployed to work in their respective Local Government Areas.
Police begins investigation into murder of Bayelsa councillor
The Police Command in Bayelsa says it has begun investigations into the Saturday murder of Karma Agagowei, the Councillor representing Ward 6 of Sagbama Council Area.
IPOB: No meeting in Enugu for now, we will retaliate
The leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has directed members to stop holding any meeting in Enugu for the meantime following the attack on them last Sunday at Emene, Enugu State.
Police confirm killing of officer in Ibadan
The Oyo State police command on Saturday confirmed the killing of one of its officers in an attack that took place Friday evening.
Recruitment: Police warn racketeers to steer clear from Enugu screening centres
The Police Command in Enugu State, has warned racketeers to steer clear of the venue and entire process of its recruitment of constables in the state.
Recruitment: Niger police command to hold screening exercise at officers’ mess August 24
The Niger Police Command on Saturday says its screening of applicants into the Constable Cadre will hold between Aug. 24 and Sept.6 at the Police Officers’ Mess, Minna.
Recruitment: FCT police command to hold screening exercise at POWA schools
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday says its recruitment physical and credentials screening exercise for appointment into Constable cadre will hold at POWA International School, Abuja.
Teacher ‘defiles’ 15-year-old pupil in Nasarawa
Mr Alaga Solomon Ari, a teacher with Sudan United Mission (S.U.M) Primary School, Agwatashi, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old pupil of the school.
Ekiti: Police command parade 18 ‘criminals’
Ekiti State police command on Monday paraded 18 suspects involved in various crimes in the state in recent times. The suspects, includes 7 armed robbery suspects, including two females, 3 cases of burglary and stealing, 5 cultists, kidnapper and a rapist.
Four kidnapped Chinese nationals regain freedom in Cross River
Four Chinese nationals (Workers) in Oban community in Akamkpa LGA of Cross River State who were kidnapped at gun point 22 days ago have regained their freedom.
Customs officer, one other killed in clash with Oyo residents
A customs officer and one other person were killed, on Thursday, when officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Command, clashed with some residents of Saki in Oyo State.
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Delta deputy governor expresses worry over spate of insecurity in Niger Delta
Otuaro said, “The phenomenon of insecurity is known all over the world, and in the Niger Delta region it was more worrisome because the results were not commensurate with the efforts made by government and stakeholders as it is like a dialogue of the deaf,” adding that, “Government and relevant stakeholders in the Niger Delta project cannot afford to relax over the issue of insecurity but must continue in order to have a secured region.”
Gunmen raid Zamfara communities, abduct over 40 people
In Zamfara state, gunmen wielding dangerous weapons have raided Gobirawan Cali communities in Maru Local Government Area and forcefully led over 50 peasants to an unknown destination.
FCTA, NAPTIP sign MoU on women rehabilitation centre
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), and National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for the management of FCT Women Rehabilitation Centre.
Cross River water board spends N150m monthly on diesel
The management of Cross River State Water Board has raised an alarm over the huge cost of it operations with an alternative source of electricity to ensure public water supply.
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President Buhari: I’m committed to free, fair elections
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FRSC: Road accident kills five, injures five in Oyo
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