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Police on Friday arraigned five men at the Iyaganku Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, for the alleged attempted murder of a neighbour. The accused are – Aliu Hammed (23), Molomo Tairu (20), Haruna Isiaq (25), Abdullahi Isiaq (22), and Abdulmumini Idris (25). They were charged with two counts of conspiracy and attempted murder. The Magistrate, Mr M. Mudashiru, …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in Benue State. The commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the arrests of the suspects followed up on intelligence information about their involvement in internet fraud. READ ALSO: KPK arrests billionaire on suspicion …

A 40-year-old woman in Jigawa State has set herself on fire after being divorced by her husband, resulting in her death. The incident occurred in Garin Mallam Village, Guri Local Government Area, and was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu. According to Shiisu, “On Thursday, at around 7:40 a.m., the command received heartbreaking and distressing …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 22 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. The commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the suspects were arrested on Tuesday in Benin City after receiving intelligence information about their involvement in internet fraud. READ ALSO: Corruption Eradication Commission …

The Enugu State government on Wednesday destroyed properties used by kidnappers to hold their victims on the outskirts of Enugu, the state capital. The properties, including an unfinished multi-storey building with underground tunnels at Nkwubor Layout in Emene Nike and a large farm at Ogbeke Nike, were demolished in accordance with Section 315 of the Criminal Code (Second Amendment) Law …

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Halilu Yusuf, for allegedly kidnapping a six-year-old boy. The police spokesman in the state, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Wednesday in Katsina. According to Aliyu, “On August 17, at about 2pm, based on credible intelligence information, the commandos succeeded in arresting Halilu Yusuf, 21, from Gezawa, …

Four people were killed on Tuesday night in a canoe accident in Kauranmata Village, Madobi Local Government Area, Kano State. The boat was carrying 15 rice processors from Karfi town in Kura LGA when it capsized in the area. READ ALSO: Three bodies found in boat accident in Anambra Six passengers were still missing at the time of writing, while …

The Bauchi State Office of the National Food and Drug Administration (NPDA) has begun a three-day operation to rid the market of fake Milo chocolate drinks. Dr. Paul Kamai, Bauchi State NAFDAC Coordinator, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday, disclosed that the exercise, which began on Tuesday, was aimed at eliminating fake Milo products from …

Police officers in Akwa Ibom have arrested a man for alleged possession of a firearm and a substance suspected to be cannabis sativa. State police spokesman, Timfon John disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Uyo. John said the suspect was arrested by officers during a routine stop and search in the Ibiono Ibom area of ​​the state. He said: …

Two siblings were killed on Saturday in a mine collapse in Kakaki village, Paikoro local government area, Niger State. The victims – Zubairu Ibrahim (20) and Sadiq Ibrahim (25) – died when the mine where they were working suddenly collapsed. Ministry of Mines and Solid Mineral Resources spokesperson Maureen Dibie confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday. READ ALSO: …