Friday, January 30

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Kano police make cannabis seizure, arrest four suspects

The Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered large quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa across the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Kano Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Kiyawa, the command…

Ekiti Police uncover alleged baby factory, arrest suspects

The Ekiti State Police Command has uncovered an illegal baby factory located in Ikere local government area of Ekiti State. Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Joe Eribo, said the command received a tip-off and arrested…

Army Arrests Gun Runner with 245 Cartridges in Cross River

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gun runner in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, recovering 245 pump-action cartridges during an intelligence-led operation. The suspect was apprehended by troops of 245 Battalion, operating under the…

Lagos firefighters rescue 84-year-old man from deep well

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has rescued an 84-year-old man who reportedly fell into a deep well in the Aboru area of Lagos. The incident occurred at No. 35A, Fadeyemi Street, Pipeline, Aboru, in the Agbado Oke-Odo Local…

Army rescues 11 kidnap victims in Kaduna–Abuja road operation

Troops of the 1st Division of the Nigerian Army have rescued 11 kidnapped persons in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a coordinated security operation along the Kaduna–Abuja road axis. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the rescue…

Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s prison transfer request

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out an ex parte motion filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Justice James Omotosho struck out the…

Police arrest two dismissed soldiers terrorissing Ibadan residents

Operatives of the 67 Police Mobile Force, PMF, on Monday evening thwarted an attempted attack by suspected armed bandits on Ugbobi community in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. Security sources disclosed to Zagazola Makama that the incident happened…

NEMA assesses Cross River fire damage as victims seek aid

The National Emergency Management Agency has conducted an assessment of fire incidents that affected Agbokim and Karaboat communities in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State. According to a Tuesday statement released on NEMA Uyo Facebook page, the assessment…

Soldiers kill two bandits, recover AK-47 in Benue ambush

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke, have neutralised two suspected armed bandits during a snap ambush along the Naka–Ahume–Makurdi Road in Benue State. The operation was carried out on Monday, by troops of the COAS Special Intervention…

Gunmen abduct man, wife in Zamfara

Unknown gunmen have abducted two daughters and a relative of Apollos Samchi, Managing Director of the Plateau State Water Board, in Jos, Plateau State. The incident occurred at around 12: 53 am on Monday, January 26, at Samchi’s residence in…

Police Arrest Four in Enugu Drug Bust, Seize N1.8m Cash

The Enugu State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking and related criminal activities with the arrest of four suspected drug peddlers in separate, intelligence-driven operations within and around the Enugu metropolis. The arrests were carried out by…

Army rescues 11 kidnapped victims in Kaduna

The Nigerian Army has rescued 11 kidnapped Nigerians during a late-night operation along the Kaduna–Abuja Expressway, after foiling an attempt by terrorists to move their captives through a bush route. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Armed Forces on its…

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