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Fire Incident Destroys Several Shops in Edo State

25Apr

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Fire Incident Destroys Several Shops in Edo State

In the busy Ugbowo area of Benin, Edo state capital, a destructive fire outbreak wreaked havoc by consuming four shops, located opposite the university of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). According to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the fire began around 2pm in a shop specializing in Hospital and Laboratory equipment before swiftly spreading to adjacent shops within the same building. Despite the efforts of the Federal Fire Service, University of Benin Fire Service (UNIBEN), and UBTH's fire department, the blaze proved difficult to extinguish. Residents and shop owners joined forces in a frantic attempt to salvage some of the merchandise from the engulfed shops. Recounting the incident, Mr. Sunday Madubuko, who owns a Boutique in the vicinity, stated that the fire origin...

Tragic Incident in Taraba Community as Militias Claim Two Lives

25Apr

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Tragic Incident in Taraba Community as Militias Claim Two Lives

Reports have emerged indicating that two individuals were tragically killed in Gbuo village, at Akate Ward in Donga Local Government Council, Taraba State, on Tuesday as suspected militias carried out a violent attack. The assailants, as per information received by NewsNow, unleashed chaos in the village by firing shots indiscriminately, resulting in the loss of two lives. Chief Ugondo Uma, the traditional ruler of the Tiv ethnic group in Donga Council, confirmed the incident on Thursday, labeling it as an unprovoked assault. Chief Uma highlighted that the attack occurred while farmers were peacefully engaged in their regular agricultural activities in the region and expressed concern over the increasing frequency of such violent events in the areas of Gbuo and Akinde villages without ...

25Apr

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Successful Police Operation in Bauchi: 3 Rescued, 8 Bandits Killed

Collaborating with local hunters, the Bauchi Police Command successfully rescued three kidnapped victims from captivity. Additionally, in an operation conducted on April 22, 2024, the command eliminated eight bandits operating near the borders of Bauchi and Plateau states based on credible intelligence on their suspicious activities. On Thursday, a statement by SP Ahmed Wakil, the command's spokesperson, disclosed that detectives from Gumau, Tilde, and Tulu divisions encountered armed bandits during a routine patrol. A confrontation ensued, leading to the neutralisation of four suspected kidnappers. Two of the deceased suspects had confessed to various kidnapping incidents in Bauchi and Plateau states, including the brutal killing of a village head in Ruruwai village, Lame District,...

Nigerian Navy seizes illegal drugs and arrests 3 suspects in Akwa Ibom

25Apr

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Nigerian Navy seizes illegal drugs and arrests 3 suspects in Akwa Ibom

The Nigerian Navy's Forward Operating Base, FOB, Ibaka, Akwa Ibom, has confiscated illegal drugs and apprehended three suspected drug dealers in the state. The Commanding Officer, Capt. Uche Aneke, revealed this development in Ibaka on Thursday when he handed over the suspects to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. According to Capt. Uche Aneke, the suspects were apprehended around 10 am on Tuesday based on credible information provided by a member of the public. The individuals were intercepted on a fiber boat transporting approximately 4,320 ampoules of Pethidine 100 mg/2ml injection solution, a controlled synthetic opioid substance known for its high addictive properties. Emphasizing the navy's dedication to eradicating criminal activities in the waterways, Capt. Uch...

Police parade 28 suspected criminals in Taraba

25Apr

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Police parade 28 suspected criminals in Taraba

Police in Taraba State Display 28 Alleged Criminals On Thursday, the Taraba State Police Command showcased 28 individuals suspected of engaging in various criminal acts. The Commissioner of Police, David Iloyanomon, presented the suspects to the press at the police headquarters in Jalingo, the state capital. He disclosed that the arrests were made in connection with crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and culpable homicide. Commending the joint efforts of security agencies and the general public in combating criminal activities in the state, the Commissioner emphasized the notable progress achieved in the fight against different forms of lawlessness. Noteworthy achievements listed by the Commissioner included the capture of Abdulkarim Ibrahim, a renowned kidnapper known to opera...

Abia State Command of NSCDC captures wanted oil theft suspects

25Apr

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Abia State Command of NSCDC captures wanted oil theft suspects

Two individuals suspected of involvement in the sabotage of petroleum pipelines, as well as theft and illegal dealings related to petroleum products, were paraded by the Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). The suspects, identified as 25-year-old Samson Koki and 18-year-old Zakaria Yakubu, had been on the command's wanted list prior to their apprehension. They were detained at Shell Well Head 26 in Owaza, Ukwa West LGA of Abia State. In a statement, Ndukwe Agu Egwu, the Head of the Public Relations Unit of Abia NSCDC, disclosed that the suspects were nabbed through a collaborative effort involving NSCDC, DSS, and Shell internal security operations. "The successful arrest of these individuals, who have long been sought by Abia NSCDC, marks a signifi...

Tragic Incident on Kaduna-Abuja Expressway Leaves One Deceased, 3 Injured, and N8.7m Found

25Apr

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Tragic Incident on Kaduna-Abuja Expressway Leaves One Deceased, 3 Injured, and N8.7m Found

On Wednesday night, a fatal car crash took place along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway, resulting in one fatality and leaving three others injured, according to the Kaduna Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC. Speaking to NAN in Kaduna on Thursday, Sector Commander Kabir Nadabo disclosed that an amount of N8.7 million was recovered from the scene of the accident. The incident occurred at Olam along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway around 23:01 hrs on Wednesday night. A Golf salon car with registration number SBG 87 XB, traveling from Minna in Niger, collided with an unnumbered trailer heading towards Kaduna. Investigations indicated that the crash was caused by overspeeding, driver fatigue, and loss of control. A rescue team from RS1.16 Kakau carried out the rescue operation. Fu...

Tragic Incident in Rivers: Police Inspector Fatally Shot by Gunmen

25Apr

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Tragic Incident in Rivers: Police Inspector Fatally Shot by Gunmen

The sad news broke on Thursday as the Rivers State Police Command announced the tragic death of one of its officers, Inspector Sunday Baba, at the hands of unidentified gunmen. In a brief statement shared on their official platform, the Command disclosed that Inspector Baba was on duty in Rumuolumeni area when he tragically lost his life on Wednesday. The unpredictable dangers faced by law enforcement officers were highlighted by the Command, lamenting the uncertainty of returning home safely each day. This heartbreaking incident comes just two months after another officer fell victim to a similar attack during a routine stop and search operation in the state capital, Port Harcourt. Unfortunately, attacks on police officers by gunmen have become all too common in Rivers State, as repor...

Tragic Incident in Zamfara: Four Dead, Six Abducted by Bandits

25Apr

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Tragic Incident in Zamfara: Four Dead, Six Abducted by Bandits

A fatal attack took place at the headquarters of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where gunmen suspected to be terrorists killed one person and abducted three others on Wednesday. During a telephone interview with newsmen, an eyewitness named Abubakar Maru reported that the bandits launched their assault on the town at 11:13 pm. The armed bandits roamed the town freely for more than two hours, causing panic among the residents. Many women and children have fled the town for their safety, according to Maru. In Zurmi town, the headquarters of Zurmi Local Government Area, bandits attempted to abduct the emir of Zurmi, Alh. Bello Muhammed Bunu at around 10:30 pm on the same day. A resident named Malam Ibrahim Zurmi disclosed that the terrorists targeted the emir's palace a...

Alleged Armed Robbery Leads to Man’s Remand

25Apr

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Alleged Armed Robbery Leads to Man’s Remand

A 33-year-old man named Stanley Julius has been remanded in a corrections center on allegations of armed robbery by the Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court. Julius, who resides in Ungwan Sarki Malali, Kaduna and is currently unemployed, is facing charges of conspiracy, robbery, and unlawful possession of stolen property brought by the police. The Magistrate handling the case, Ibrahim Emmanuel, did not allow Julius to enter a plea. The case has been adjourned until May 22 for mention and to receive legal advice from the state Director of Public Prosecution, DPP. According to the Prosecutor, Insp Chidi Leo, the offence took place on April 11 at Kinkinau Kaduna, where Julius and others allegedly robbed Mr. Eric Daniel of his iPhone valued at N380,000 and Samsung S6 valued at N180,000 at gunp...