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 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…
He was drunk but he faced armed robbers and they fled!
Mine is not a story about sadness, in fact, it is hilarious and hopefully short. I don’t want to tell you long tales. Ok, so my friend, Timmy and I lived together in a three-bedroom apartment in Ikeja off Toyin…
Kano police assure residents of safety during Sallah
Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr Habu A. Sani, on Tuesday urged the people of Kano metropolis to disregard rumours of possible attack by unidentified bandits in the ancient city, assuring that the police and sister security agencies are on…
Reps probe alleged refusal to treat Lagos lady stabbed by robbers (Punch)
The House of Representatives has begun an investigation into the death of 28-year-old Moradeun Balogun, who was stabbed by armed robbers and allegedly denied treatment by a Lagos hospital. The House also called on the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu,…