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In yet another alarming incident, armed hoodlums suspected to be kidnappers launched an attack on the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in Ituku Ozalla, Enugu State, on Tuesday morning. This recent assault comes on the heels of a previous incident earlier this year, where a resident doctor was abducted from the hospital premises but…
In a significant operation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Eastern Marine Command (EMC), successfully intercepted three truckloads of yam tubers and assorted items intended for illegal exportation through the waterways of Isaka in Oron to neighboring countries, including Cameroon. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Mike Ugbagu, disclosed the details during a press briefing at…
In a brazen and horrifying attack, bandits targeted the Kuriga community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Thursday morning, kidnapping more than 200 students, including teachers, at the LEA Primary School Kuriga. The incident unfolded during the conclusion of the morning assembly, sending shockwaves through the community. An anonymous local resident provided…
In a collaborative operation, the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) joined forces with a Joint Task Force (JTF) comprising teams from the Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Customs Service to arrest 115 suspected currency racketeers in Enugu State. The operation, carried out on February 21, 2024, resulted in the…
In a significant victory for security forces in Kaduna State, the notorious bandit, insurgent, and ruthless killer, Boderi Isyaku, has been neutralized in a gun duel along with some of his fighters. This achievement comes as a result of the relentless efforts and support of Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, in the fight against…
In a major crackdown on suspected internet fraud, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 33 individuals, including 14 undergraduates from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). The arrests were conducted by operatives from the Benin Zonal Command, who acted on intelligence and calls from concerned parents and neighbors. The suspects were…
In a significant move against criminal activities in Plateau State, troops from Operation SAFE HAVEN under HAKORIN DAMISA IV discovered an illicit weapons manufacturing facility during a clearance operation in Pakachi Village, Mangu Local Government Area. Situated in a remote, mountainous terrain, the factory was clandestinely engaged in the production of illegal firearms. The operation…
In a significant development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Odoh Ocheme, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) staff, and two others wanted for their alleged involvement in a high-profile case of forgery. The trio is accused of forging the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari to orchestrate the theft of $6.2 million…
In a shocking turn of events, the Okigwe Correctional Service in Imo State fell victim to an attack believed to be orchestrated by the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the security arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The incident occurred at the Correctional Service’s farm settlement in Umualomoke, Okigwe, resulting in the death of…
In a dramatic development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared Mrs. Emefiele, the wife of the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, along with three other individuals wanted. The accused, including Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and her husband, Jonathan Omoile, are allegedly involved in the illicit conversion of…