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Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Anambra community

Unknown gunmen operating in the South-East struck again on Friday, killing three policemen from the department of Explosive Ordinance Device, (EOD), Delta State Police Command, Asaba. The victims, who were attached to the State Government House, were murdered in Ihiala…

Troops kill four bandits, recover arms in Kaduna

Troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army and Air Component Operation Whirl Punch have neutralized four bandits and recovered arms and ammunition in about 48hours operation in Kaduna State. Lieutenant-Colonel Musa Yahaya, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division, Nigerian…

Man docked for alleged assault

A 27-year-old man, Ismalia Aliyu, who allegedly stabbed a complainant, has appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Aliyu is standing trial on a two-count charge of assault and causing breach of peace. He appeared before Magistrate, Mr. L.J.K.…

NDLEA arrests 164 illicit drug dealers in Plateau

About 164 persons suspected to be dealers on forbidden drugs have been apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement (NDLEA), in Plateau State. Muhammad Abba, the Assistant Commander, on Thursday, made the revelation in Jos while speaking with newsmen. He…

Footballer arraigned for alleged visa fraud

The police on Wednesday in Lagos arraigned a 25-year-old footballer, Lucky Michael, for alleged visa fraud. Michael appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on charges of stealing and obtaining money by false pretenses. The footballer, who resides at 23, Imadu…