The Police Command in Ekiti State has arrested 21 suspects in connection with the recent killings and other crimes in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four people, including a commercial motorcycle ticket agent, were recently…
Robbers gun down final-year student in Akwa Ibom
A final-year student of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, simply identified as Saviour, has been shot dead by suspected armed robbers. The deceased was of Electrical Electronics Department in the institution. It was gathered that the incident happened at…
So-Safe Corps arrests 3 for robbery in Ogun
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps, popularly known as So-Safe Corps, has arrested three members of a gang of armed robbers said to be terrorising residents of Iroko/Arije, in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state. Those…
Cop, security guard killed in Kogi banks robbery – Police
Fresh details that emerged on the robbery attack on two banks in Kogi State last Thursday have revealed that one police officer and one security guard lost their lives during a shoot out with armed robbers. The revelation was made…
Police arrest 4 suspected armed robbers
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested four suspected armed robbers terrorising Ikorodu and its environs. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Friday. Hundeyin said that the suspects were…
Police nab 300-level ATBU student with gun
Police personnel in Bauchi have arrested a 300-level student of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Atim Emmanuel, 23, in possession of a revolver and cartridge. LEADERSHIP reports that ATBU Senate had ordered the immediate closure of the university following a…
FCT police arrest 43, suspected kidnappers, informants, armed robbers, cultists, others
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Tuesday paraded 43, suspected criminals comprising, terrorists and their informants, cultists, car snatchers, armed robbers, one chance operators and other criminals terrorising the peace of the city and environs. The suspects, according…
2 policemen feared dead as robbers attack bullion van in Ibadan
Armed robbers have reportedly killed two policemen after attacking a bullion van in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, sources told The Guardian. Our source said the incident occurred at Idi Ape junction, opposite a private school in Ibadan on Thursday. The…
Nigerians urge support for military as criminals kill 183 soldiers in 6 months
Many citizens and security experts have expressed concern over the killing of security operatives by criminals and called for action to stem the tide. They specifically made case for military operatives who were killed in the line of duty while…
Gunmen rob 25 Oyo estate households, steal money with POS machine
Armed robbers numbering about 20 were said to have invaded Alaafia Estate at the Orogun area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, dispossessing residents of their money and other valuables. It was gathered that the hoodlums used Point of Sale…