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3Aug

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Corruption, Crime, News, Nigeria, Security

Disu Takes Over From Kyari at IRT

Inspector General of Police (IG) Alkali Baba Usman has appointed Mr. Tunji Disu, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), as the new head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT). Disu’s posting, the IG said, is on the heels of management’s decision to fill the leadership gap within the IRT and refocus the Unit for better service delivery. The appointment followed the suspension of Mr. Abba Kyari, (also a DCP) on the orders of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Kyari, who was until Saturday, the IRT head, was asked to step aside to pave the way for a probe into his alleged role in the internet fraud perpetrated by Rahman Abba (a.ka. Hushpuppi). In a statement issued in Abuja yesterday, Force Police Public Relations Officer (FPPRO), Frank Mba, a Commissioner of Police, sai...

Police Repel Another Attack in Imo, Kill Two Bandits

31Jul

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Police Repel Another Attack in Imo, Kill Two Bandits

The Imo Police command says its operatives had killed two bandits during crossfire in Njaba Local Government Area on Saturday. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Abutu Yaro, confirmed this in a statement signed by the command’s Spokesman, CSP Mike Abattam, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Owerri. He said one AK47 riffle and an operational vehicle were recovered from the bandits during the gun duel. See Also: Police Lied, Zamfara Bandits Overpowered, Killed Security Operatives – Nigerian Civil Defence Corps “On 31/7/2021 at about 0120 hours, a convoy of bandits moving towards Njaba town to launch an attack were intercepted by Operation Restore Peace team of the Nigeria Police. “In the ensuing firefight, one of their operational vehicles wa...

Breaking: Gunmen Abduct Benue Commissioner’s Wife

30Jul

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Breaking: Gunmen Abduct Benue Commissioner’s Wife

Mrs. Ann Unenge, wife of Benue Commissioner for Lands and Survey has been abducted in Makurdi Benue state capital . The incident, which is the second in Makurdi, took place less than one week after two women were abducted in a similar fashion. She was kidnapped around 6:pm on Thursday. A relation of the commissioner told The Nation Mrs. Ann was abducted shortly after she returned from Daudu town, an outskirt where she went to visit her parents. She was said to be driving a new model Toyota Highlander,which her abductors also took away. The Nation gathered there was a struggle between the abductors and Mrs. Ann Unenge at B. Division traffic junction when she attempted to forcefully open the car door. The gunmen reportedly shot sporadically into the air at the junction to s...

Medical Report, Others Delay Igboho’s Bail Application

29Jul

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Medical Report, Others Delay Igboho’s Bail Application

The legal team of the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, is awaiting an official medical report, among other documents, to file a bail application on his behalf. One of the 11 lawyers expected to represent Igboho said members of the legal team had resolved to put up a strong bail application that would not be rejected by the court. The lawyer, who pleaded anonymity because he was not authorized to speak, said, “Preliminary reports that we are getting from the medical team show that Igboho needs medical attention. They said he appears strong physically, but his state of health is not getting better. He was limping during Monday’s proceeding. “We are awaiting an official report. That is part of what we will be presenting for his bail applicatio...

28Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Seven Navy Operatives Abducted in Edo

Seven officers of the Nigerian Navy have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Edo State. Reports say the officers were ambushed and abducted along Sapele-Warri road while travelling to Delta State from Kaduna State. The incident was confirmed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Kotongs Bello, saying the police were able to rescue five of them from the kidnappers. The PPRO, who was unable to give details of the incident, said the command was working hard to ensure the remaining officers were also rescued unhurt. Read Also: Bandits Attack Baptist Church in Kaduna, Kill Two, Scores Abducted – CAN Nigeria is currently reeling under the grip of bandits and kidnappers with several school abductions particularly in northern Nigeria and kidnappings for ...

Boko Haram/ISWAP Releases Pictures of Abducted Soldiers, Yobe Protocol Officers

27Jul

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Boko Haram, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Boko Haram/ISWAP Releases Pictures of Abducted Soldiers, Yobe Protocol Officers

Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have released pictures of the two soldiers and Yobe Liaison officer they abducted on Damaturu/Maiduguri highway on Saturday. The insurgents also released the identity cards of their abductees. In the display of the ID cards, two of the cards belong to Mai Lalle, one for Mustapha while the other belongs to Lpcl Oyediran Adedotun of the Nigeria Army. The ID card of the fourth abductee was not sighted from the list of the cards provided by the insurgents. The Nation reports all the four victims were abducted on Saturday along Maiduguri/Damaturu highway. While Mai Lalle and Mustapaha were travelling to Maiduguri, the two Army personnel were however traveling to Kano on a pass permit. The Nation gathered though the pictures of the victims have been ...

26Jul

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Robbery Suspects Lynched in Imo

Three suspected armed robbers faced jungle justice in Orlu, Imo State State at the weekend. The three men were said to have robbed traders. A mob descended on them, setting them ablaze, it was said. It was gathered that the incident happened on Saturday. Eyewitnesses said they were “beaten to stupor and burnt alive.”

Baptist School Students: Bandits Hold Back 87 Students After Collecting N50m Ransom

26Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, News, Nigeria, Security

Baptist School Students: Bandits Hold Back 87 Students After Collecting N50m Ransom

Twenty-eight students out of the 121 students who were abducted from Bethel Baptist High School, Kaduna, were freed on Sunday after being held captive for 20 days. The students were abducted when their school was invaded on July 5, 2021, by bandits. The bandits released the students after collecting N50m as ransom, according to Punch. On Sunday, there was panic among the parents of the remaining students as the Nigerian Baptist Convention said 87 schoolchildren were still with the bandits. In Kebbi State, parents of the 83 students of the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, who were still in captivity since their abduction 40 days ago, said their abductors were insisting on the release of their colleagues arrested by security agents. About 136 pupils, who were abducted...

Abia Relaxes Curfew in Aba, Umuahia, Others

22Jul

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Abia Relaxes Curfew in Aba, Umuahia, Others

Abia State Government has announced further relaxation of the prevailing curfew in the state. In a special announcement authored by Barrister Chris Ezem, the Secretary to State Government, the state government said this was “following marked improvements in the security situation of the State and surrounding ones,” adding “Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has approved the relaxation and adjustment of subsisting curfews across the state.” In Aba, Umuahia, Ohafia, Bende, Umunneochi and Arochukwu LGAs, the curfew is now 12 midnight to 6am daily. The state government appreciated the citizens over their support and cooperation which it said have led to the improvements of security in the state and advised all to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements or activities to...

100 Zamfara Kidnap Victims Freed Without Ransom, Says Police

21Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Photos, Security

100 Zamfara Kidnap Victims Freed Without Ransom, Says Police

The Zamfara police command has said bandits were not paid any ransom to free 100 children, nursing mothers, and others held hostage for 42 days. A statement issued by a spokesperson for the police, Muhammad Shehu in Gusau on Tuesday said the victims were freed at Kabaro forest in Maru local government area. According to Shehu, the police and the Zamfara Ministry for Security and Home Affairs were involved in releasing the children, women, and others. He said, “Some recalcitrant bandits stormed Manawa village in Mutunji District of Dansadau Emirate in Maru LGA on June 8 and abducted 100 villagers including nursing mothers, males, and children. “The victims who were in the custody of their abductors for 42 days were released without ransom and will be medically checked and de...