22 April 2025
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Katsina Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue 10 Unharmed

Wendy R.

In a major breakthrough in the fight against banditry, the Katsina State Police Command has successfully foiled a kidnap attempt along the Funtua-Gusau highway, rescuing ten victims unharmed. The incident occurred on the night of April 19, 2025, at approximately 9:35 p.m., when suspected armed bandits ambushed two vehicles traveling from Katsina to Faskari at Marabar Bangori village. The vehicles involved were a black Golf Saloon with registration number BWR 781 SW and an ash-colored Golf with registration number DTM 179 TA. According to a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, the Faskari Division received…

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Building Bridges for Security: Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi’s Strategic Partnerships with NYSC, NCMM, and Beyond”

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By Gambo Jagindi April 20, 2025 Under the leadership of Commandant General Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has been making significant strides in protecting the nation’s critical assets and infrastructure. From enhancing security partnerships to protecting cultural heritage and enforcing compliance in the mining sector, the NSCDC has demonstrated its commitment to professionalism and credibility. One notable achievement is the NSCDC’s collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The two agencies have pledged to intensify their partnership to improve the security of Corps members and facilities across the country. This partnership is…

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Tragedy in Lagos: One Dead, 13 Rescued as Two-Storey Building Collapses in Ojodu Berger

Wendy R.

At least one person has been confirmed dead and 13 others rescued after a two-storey building collapsed on Saturday morning in the Ojodu Berger area of Lagos State. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident in an official statement, revealing that the building—which housed a local restaurant—collapsed around 8:00 a.m., trapping an unknown number of people beneath the rubble. Panic and Chaos in the Aftermath Eyewitnesses described a scene of panic as locals scrambled to rescue victims before emergency responders arrived. A resident, speaking anonymously to our correspondent, claimed the structure had been undergoing construction prior to the…

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NiDCOM, NAPTIP Reunite Trafficked Nigerian Girls with Families, Vow Crackdown on Perpetrators

Wendy R.

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the successful rescue and repatriation of three young Nigerian girls who were victims of human trafficking in Ghana. In a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Unit, the victims—identified as Divine, Favour, and Bright, aged between 17 and 19—were deceitfully lured into prostitution by their aunts under the guise of securing employment opportunities in Ghana. The girls, who hail from Bayelsa and Ebonyi States, were officially received at the NiDCOM office in Lagos. They have since been transferred to the National Agency for the Prohibition of…

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Police Launch Probe into Attack on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Family Home

Wendy R.

The Kogi State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the alleged attack on the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, located in the Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, the investigation was triggered by a report that unidentified assailants targeted the property during the early hours of Tuesday, April 16, 2025. Authorities said they received a distress call around 3:30 a.m. from Yakubu Ovanja, an aide to the senator. Ovanja reported that at approximately 1:00 a.m., three unidentified men, wielding cutlasses,…

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Police Launch Probe Into Fatal Shooting of Chiamaka Okeke, Promise No Cover-Up

Wendy R.

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Mr. Ikioye Orutugu, has appealed for calm following the tragic death of a young woman, Chiamaka Okeke, allegedly shot by a trigger-happy security operative at Ibeto Junction in Nnewi. In an official statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Commissioner described the incident as deeply regrettable and affirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice is served. According to Mr. Ikenga, the Anambra State Police Command is actively collaborating with relevant security agencies to identify the officer responsible for the fatal shooting. He added that the Commissioner has…

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EFCC Arrests 40 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Niger.

Edith Uguru

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested forty suspected internet fraudsters in Bida and Minna Local Government Areas of Niger State.     This is contained in a statement issued to Newsmen by the Head, Media and Publicity EFCC, Dele Oyewale in Minna the Niger state capital. According to him they were arrested following credible intelligence that linked them to suspected fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them include three cars, eight power generating sets, one Hisense air conditioner, two power stabilizers, 10 motorcycles, eight laptop computers, four bluetooth speakers and…

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Delta Police arrest 106 suspects, recover 5,612 ammunition, cartridges

Edith Uguru

Police in Delta have arrested 106 suspects for various offences ranging from armed robbery, kidnapping,murder,cultism , rape and defilement. Briefing newsmen at the police headquarters of the Delta State Command in Asaba, the Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda said the police rescued 13 kidnapped victims, and recoverd 14 stolen vehicles . CP Abaniwonda stated further that the police recoverd 5,612 ammunition and cartridges, 11 AK 47, nine Beretta pistols, 19 single barrel cut-to-size guns, 13 pump action guns and one G-3 rifle. He solicited continuous support and collaboration with the police command to keep the state safe by reporting suspicious…

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FRSC Rolls Out Massive Easter Patrol to Curb Road Crashes, Enforce Traffic Laws

Wendy R.

As the Easter season begins, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide Special Patrol Operation aimed at ensuring safety and free movement on Nigeria’s highways. The operation, which runs for eight days, kicked off today under the directive of Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed.   Speaking from the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja, the Corps Marshal emphasized that all Commanding Officers have been instructed to fully deploy personnel for maximum visibility, quick clearance of obstructions, and general traffic management throughout the festive period.   According to Mohammed, the operation is focused on reducing road crashes, fatalities, and…

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“Northern Monarchs Demand Constitutional Role in Fight Against Insecurity”

Wendy R.

The call for the inclusion of traditional rulers in Nigeria’s constitutional framework has resurfaced, as Northern monarchs rally for deeper engagement in addressing the region’s persistent security challenges. The renewed appeal came during the 7th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, held in Maiduguri, Borno State. The high-level gathering brought together 25 eminent traditional rulers from across the North, and was declared open by Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, represented by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. Themed “Enhanced Security as Panacea for Stability and Development of the North,” the conference underscored the vital role…

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