murder

FCT: Police arrest suspect in brutal murder of employer

The Federal Capital Territory FCT Police Command says its operatives have arrested one Abraham Aliyu for allegedly killing his employer, Mrs. Dzuma Jidayi. The Commissioner of Police, CP. HARUNA G. GARBA, while parading about 43 suspects at the command headquarters…

Court remands 41-year-old carpenter for alleged murder

A Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that a 41-year old carpenter, Terwase Ude, be remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Service Centre, Makurdi, for allegedly beating one Teryila Aperegh to death. Ude, who lives at Central Deke village in…

Gunmen allegedly murder man in Rivers community

Gunmen have reportedly killed a man in the Bodo community of Gokana Local Government Area in Rivers State. The attack occurred following a planned protest by community members over the recent killing of two youths from the area. However, the…

Man, 27, arrested over murder of 80-year-old woman

A 27-year-old man, Mima Chinecherem, has been arrested in Ondo. He was   apprehended by detectives in connection with the murder of an 80-year-old woman in Ondo state. The victim, Mrs Felicia Aderibigbe, was murdered on her farmland located in Ore,…

Court remands 20-year-old apprentice for alleged murder

An Akure Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday remanded a  20-year-old apprentice, Josiah Godwin, at the Olokuta Correctional Centre, Akure, for allegedly killing his master, Mr. Saviour Joseph. Godwin, whose house address was not provided, is standing trial for alleged conspiracy and…

Court remands 19 suspects in prison custody

An Ebonyi Magistrate’s Court in Abakaliki, on Wednesday remanded 19 suspects, for allegedly committing arson, killing an inspector of Police, Mr. Festus Akpan, and two other civilians. The accused persons; Messrs Kenneth Agha (aka Mukoro); Azubuike Okoro; Okporie Oti; Egwu…