Crime

Three docked for allegedly assaulting cleric

The police on Thursday brought three persons – Wasiu Oladapo, 43, Kazeem Abiade, 48, and Isiaka Akinpelu, 54 – before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly assaulting an Islamic cleric. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, are charged…

Terrorist kingpin Turji in panic state — CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that wanted terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, is in a state of panic following the renewed military onslaught on terrorists in the North West. Musa said this in an interview…

Abuja: Police arrest four kidnappers, recover weapons

By Adeyanju Esther Operatives from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have apprehended four individuals linked to a series of criminal activities troubling the area. A statement released on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, indicated that…

Yobe: Police officer arrested over alleged homicide

By Adeyanju Esther Operative of Yobe State Police Command has been apprehended on suspicion of homicide. In a statement on Tuesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, reported that Commissioner of Police Garba Ahmed has mandated an urgent…

Army neutralises high-profile terrorists, recovers arms

The Nigerian Army says its troops have dealt a significant blow to terrorists, neutralising several high-profile fighters and recovering a cache of lethal weapons, including rocket bombs and ammunition The Nigerian Army, in a post on its official Twitter handle…