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Police Foil Unknown Gunmen Attack On Anambra Police Station

13Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Police Foil Unknown Gunmen Attack On Anambra Police Station

The Anambra State police command has foiled an attack by unknown gunmen who stormed the Uli Police Station in Ihiala local government area. The attackers stormed the station in a black coloured Lexus 330 car, but were repelled by the superior firepower of the officers on duty, thus forcing the gunmen to run away. Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Tochukwu Ikenga said the operational vehicle of the gunmen was recovered by the police.It was gathered that the gunmen headed back to Mgbidi in Imo State from where they came from. See Also: Unknown Gunmen Attack Police Station in Awka Ikenga, in a statement, said: “The Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng has assured the residents of Anambra that the command is firm and ready to ensure public safety...

Gunmen attack another Police Station in Abia

13May

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Violence, Youths

Gunmen attack another Police Station in Abia

The Bende Divisional Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State has reportedly been attacked by hoodlums. The attack, it was learned, took place on Wednesday night. The police station was also said to have been razed down by the hoodlums who also set some detainees free. Details later...

29Apr

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Police debunk attack on UNIABUJA

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police Command has refuted viral messages on social media claiming that bandits attacked the University of Abuja. The police advised Abuja residents to disregard what it described as a rumour. A statement issued on Wednesday by spokesperson Yusuf Mariam said: “The FCT Police Command wishes to debunk the viral message in some sections of the social media purporting that the ‘University of Abuja has been attacked by bandits. “The Command wishes to state categorically that there is no record of such an incident as at 2200hrs of Tuesday 27th April,2021, hence members of the public are enjoined to disregard the message which is not only mischievous but intended to cause tension amongst residents”. Commissioner of Police Bala Ciroma, according to the ...

Kidnapped Rivers NTA Reporter Regains Freedom

15Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Crime, Law Enforcement, News, Niger Delta, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Kidnapped Rivers NTA Reporter Regains Freedom

The Rivers State Police Command has announced the release of Mrs. Chidiebere Onyia, who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Woji, Rivers State last Tuesday, by her kidnappers. Onyia, a nursing mother and an employee of the Nigeria Television Authority, Port Harcourt Zonal office, spent five days in captivity. The kidnappers had blocked her vehicle and taken her away, leaving her colleagues who were with her behind. Confirming the development, the spokesman for the state police command, Nnamdi Omoni, in a statement on Sunday, described Ovia’s release as a Valentine’s Day gift. According to Omoni, the kidnappers abandoned Ovia and fled on sighting the police. He attributed the development to the police, saying the intense pressure mounted by the police paid off eventually. T...

Lagos CP Condemns Molestation of Lekki Protesters, Orders Probe

14Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Lagos News, Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Violence, Youths

Lagos CP Condemns Molestation of Lekki Protesters, Orders Probe

The Lagos State Police Command has condemned the inhumane act levelled against some individuals arrested during the protest at the Lekki tollgate area of the state on Saturday. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement on Sunday that the office-in-charge of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba, DCP Adegoke Fayoade, had been ordered to analyse a trending video showing the arrested suspects being subjected to dehumanising conditions. He stated that the persons responsible for the act would be brought to book. Adejobi said, “The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to a viral video where some arrested “Endsars protesters” were being molested in a bus by some individuals after their arrest....

Police Arrest Anambra Prophet ‘Onyeze Jesus’

29Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Religion

Police Arrest Anambra Prophet ‘Onyeze Jesus’

A controversial Prophet in Anambra State, Onyebuchi Okocha, popularly called ‘Onyeze Jesus’, has reportedly been arrested by operatives from Anambra State Police Command. The cleric, who is the Founder of Children of Light Anointing Ministries, Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, was reportedly arrested on January 27, 2021. The Nation gathered that Onyeze Jesus is currently in police custody and would likely be arraigned for various offences. The state government, in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenement, Mr C. Don Adinuba, had, on January 25, warned the cleric against his practices, which he describesd as “criminal and indecent in the name of religion”. Also, the Ministry of Health, in a statement on January 27, 2021 wa...

Commercial Banks in Ekiti Town Shut Down Over Police Withdrawal

10Nov

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Economy, Finance, Nigeria, Violence, Youths

Commercial Banks in Ekiti Town Shut Down Over Police Withdrawal

Commercial banks in Ikere-Ekiti, the headquarters of Ikere Council Area of Ekiti State on Tuesday shut down operations following the alleged withdrawal of service by policemen. According to a report by The Nation, financial institutions as well as Point of Terminal(POS) outlets were under lock and key due to fear of being attacked over alleged absence of policemen. Findings also indicated that there had been no police officer in the town following the burning of two police stations and destruction of the Area Command by hoodlums during the #ENDSARS protests. The Area Command and Divisional police stations in the town were razed with vehicles as well as other vital items in the premises. Reacting to alleged withdrawal of policemen, banks in the town did not open for operation on...

IGP Tells Policemen to Protect themselves against Attacks

30Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Human Rights, Law Enforcement, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Violence

IGP Tells Policemen to Protect themselves against Attacks

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has called on officers to protect themselves against attacks adding that the men and officers have the right to defend themselves in case of physical danger. The IGP made the statement on Friday during an assessment tour of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Abuja, where he also encouraged the operatives who had abandoned the streets for the past five days following the killing of over 20 policemen in the violence that rocked the country. He said, “The unity of this country lies in the support that is given to police officers because if you are demoralised, the tendency is for criminals to take over the public space and the country is relying on us to make sure that the public space is not taken over by the criminals. So no ...

#ENDSARS: Edo Police Parade Suspects for Jail-breaking Looting, and other Offences

28Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Crime, Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Violence

#ENDSARS: Edo Police Parade Suspects for Jail-breaking Looting, and other Offences

The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday paraded 126 suspects in connection with the jail-breaks, looting and vandalism in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests across the nation. According to the breakdown released by the State Commissioner of Police, Johnson Kokumo, 106 suspects were arrested for breaking stores, looting and arson. He also said 10 escapees were re-arrested, while 10 suspects were arrested for other offences. He said, “The Command wishes to brief members of the public on the #EndSARS protest which was hijacked by hoodlums and mobs who went berserk wreaking havoc majorly in Benin metropolis. “As you are all aware, the hoodlums burnt down police stations, carted away arms and ammunition, raped women in some areas, killed policemen on their gory path to destructio...

We Will Enforce the Law, Police Sounds warning to NCL, TUC Ahead of Protest

27Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Petroleum

We Will Enforce the Law, Police Sounds warning to NCL, TUC Ahead of Protest

The Nigerian Police Force has issued warning to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) ahead of their strike action and protest slated for Monday to protest the spike in electricity tariff and petrol price. The labour unions have vowed to proceed with the strike and protest despite two court injunctions retraining the unions from embarking on the strike. The unions said they are yet to be served the court orders, adding that the strike can only be averted by reversal of the hikes. Reacting to the development, the police said they would be guided by the position of the law on the case. “What does the law say in this circumstance? We would enforce the law. That is the only thing I can say,” said force spokesperson, DCP Frank Mba. The meeting between ...