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In a series of successful operations, the Nasarawa State Police Command, through the X-handle of the Nigeria Police Force, @PoliceNG, said that they have apprehended 29 suspects involved in various criminal activities. Alongside these arrests, the authorities have managed to seize four firearms, recover 11 rounds of ammunition, and retrieve a stolen vehicle. Arrest of…
In a recent turn of events, eight of the twenty-five choir members kidnapped from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Igan, Akure, the Ondo State capital, have managed to escape from their abductors. The initial abduction occurred at approximately 3 pm on a Friday when the choir members were en route to Ifon in the…
In a significant development, a suspect in the long-standing mystery surrounding the murder of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has been arrested and charged with murder. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, known to investigators as one of the prime suspects in the 1996 killing, was taken into custody on Friday. While Davis is not believed to be…
In a recent series of events, the Nigeria Police Force has made significant progress in three high-profile cases involving fraud, extortion, and international cooperation. These cases shed light on the persistent issue of financial fraud and the importance of international collaboration in tackling transnational crimes. 1. Successful Extradition in International Fraud Case In a groundbreaking…
Justice Maureen Adaobi Onyetenu of the Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has sentenced an internet fraudster, Prince Mbang Uba, to one year imprisonment with an option of a fine of N500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira only). Uba was convicted on a two-count charge of criminal impersonation and obtaining by false pretences involving…
Six individuals, identified as Napoleon Efe Miracle, Efetobore Prosper Eghagha, Jephthah Godbless Azino, Akiefe Desmond, Chukwuyenum Kenneth Ifeakachukwu, and Efetayobor Ochuko, have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms by Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Edo State High Court in Benin City. The convictions are related to charges of impersonation and possession of fraudulent documents….
The Nigeria Police Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) has initiated its session at the Inspector-General of Police Conference Hall, Force Headquarters in Abuja. The primary objective of this session is to conduct a comprehensive review of disciplinary cases involving senior police officers who hold the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and above. The committee…
In a significant move to enhance operational efficiency and address security challenges, the Federal Government of Nigeria has given its approval for the acquisition of 12 MD 530F Cayuse Attack Helicopters. This acquisition is a vital step towards the operationalization of the Nigerian Army Aviation, enabling it to effectively combat security threats in the country….
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has refuted claims that the Federal Government is engaged in negotiations with the Zamfara terrorists for the release of the abducted students from Federal University, Gusau.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a recent attack in Crimea that it says killed the commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, Viktor Sokolov, along with 33 other officers. Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces asserted that their attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet resulted in the deaths of these officers and the injury…