Crime

Bandits kill one, abduct six others in Sokoto

  Unknown gunmen suspected to be armed bandits in the early hours of Tuesday attacked Tursa village in Rabbah Local Government area of Sokoto State, killing at least one person and kidnapping six persons from the village. Confirming the development…

Twin brothers faces court for assaulting EKEDC employees

By Sodiq Adelakun Twin brothers, Hassan Nurudeen and Hussien Nurudeen, were brought before the Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Monday. They were charged with assaulting two employees of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC). The defendants, both 20…

Police declare man wanted for homosexuality

The Nigeria Police Force has declared Sunday Olayemi Afolayan wanted for allegedly practicing homosexuality. Homosexuality is an attraction between people who are of the same sex and it is illegal in Nigeria punishable by 14 years imprisonment. According to a…