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The Nigerian Police National Cybercrime Centre has arrested 16 suspects in connection with a financial fraud involving Interswitch Limited, a major African digital trading platform, and has recovered cash and property worth N3.9 billion from the suspects, with efforts ongoing to recover additional funds. In a joint press conference on Monday in Abuja, Department of State Services (DSS) spokesperson Peter …

Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has vowed that his command will do everything possible to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for the killing of cabinet member Eze Umucheke. This guarantee is given to the community, especially the residents of Umucheke in Onuimo Local Government Area. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, it …

At least seven community leaders including the President-General of Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Onuimo Local Government Area of ​​Imo State, Hyginus Ohazurike, were on Saturday night, shot dead by gunmen during a village meeting. According to eyewitnesses, six village chiefs from the autonomous community were also killed by gunmen who stormed the meeting place and opened fire on the …

Police officers in Jigawa have arrested 212 suspects in connection with looting, destruction and vandalism of property during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ahmadu Abdullahi, disclosed this on Saturday when he briefed journalists on the actions taken by the command to restore law and order in the state. Abdullahi said that 72 …

A protest against economic hardship and hunger in Nyanya, Abuja, on Thursday, August 1, turned violent when some people hijacked the demonstration, leading to clashes with the Nigerian Army. Initially, protesters gathered at Nyanya Bridge were peaceful and voiced concerns about the country’s economic situation. However, tensions escalated when a faction began vandalizing public property, including street lights, and throwing …

The streets of Jos, the Plateau State capital, were virtually deserted as the #EndBadGovernance protests kicked off on Thursday morning. The city’s public streets were practically empty as security forces consisting of soldiers and police positioned themselves and their armored tanks at strategic locations to avoid any disruption of law and order. Meanwhile, some protesters were seen gathering and mobilizing …

Chaos in Owerri as gunmen unleash panic and chaos in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Monday, as unidentified gunmen reportedly laid siege to several communities, shooting sporadically as residents and business owners fled for safety. According to eyewitnesses, there was sporadic gunfire around Wetheral, Douglas, MCC, Okigwe, Aba Road, Ikenegbu and Aladinma areas of the capital. State Police spokesman …

In a precautionary measure aimed at maintaining public order, security forces in Osun State on Wednesday, carried out a show of force. The deployment of armed personnel from the police, army and other security agencies has raised suspicions and concerns about potential civil unrest. A motorcade of soldiers, police, Civil Defense Corps and DSS members moved through major roads in …

The University of Ilorin has disciplined five students for various offences on campus. Among them, two students have been expelled, while three others have been ostracized for an academic session. According to a statement released on Monday by Kunle Akogun, Director of Corporate Affairs at the University, the Vice Chancellor approved the forced expulsion and removal following the recommendation of …

On Monday, the United Action Front of Civil Society, a coalition of organised Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), issued a stern warning to all levels of government, warning against any attempts to intimidate protesters during the nationwide demonstrations planned from August 1 to 10. The protests were aimed at addressing the problem of hunger. In a statement issued by Wale Okunniyi, …