Crime

Benue govt demolishes kidnappers hideout in Makurdi

By Titus Atondu, Makurdi In line with provisions of the Benue State Law on Prohibition of Abduction, hostage-taking/kidnapping, cultism and similar activities, the Benue State Government has demolished an apartment used by kidnappers at BIPC Quarters, Nyiman Layout, Makurdi. The…

40-year-old beats motorcyclist to death in Ogun

By Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta A 40-year-old man, Michael Salako has been arrested by men of Ogun state police command for beating to death one Abudu, a commercial motorcyclist popularly called Okada to death at Lafenwa area of Abeokuta. Michael was…

Ex- Minister of Defence tasks FG on Community Policing

Former Minister of Defence, Adetokunbo Kayode, has advised the  Federal Government to adopt community policing in handling security challenges facing the country, for optimal result. Kayode said this at his country home on Sunday in Ikaram Akoko when he spoke…

Saraki in custody — EFCC spokeperson

The Economic and Funancial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday in Abuja confirmed the arrest and detention of the former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki. Mr Wilson Uwujaren, the spokesperson of the commission, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that…

Drug Abuse: NDLEA arrests 5,000 offenders, convicts 500

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has arrested no fewer than five thousand suspects and secured 500 convictions between January and May for drug abuse and trafficking. The agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa, made…