With the national protest entering day five, Global Rights, Nigeria, Monday, condemned the arrest of peaceful protesters and declared it is a violation of fundamental human rights. Speaking with Vanguard, the Executive Director, Global Rights, Nigeria, Abiodun Baiyewu, said it…
Police arrest suspect mass-producing Russian flag in Nasarawa
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of one suspect in Nasarawa state for mass production of the Russian flags. This is as reports by our correspondents say angry protesters were also seen clutching the Russian flag in Kaduna,…
Protest: Police arrest 64 hoodlums with 693 bags of fertiliser in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has disclosed that 64 hoodlums were arrested with 693 bags of fertiliser they stole from a warehouse in Dutsinma LGA of the state on the first day of the nationwide protest. The nationwide protest turned…
Police arrest protesters in Abuja, order journalists out of approved venue
The Police have arrested some of the protesters who converged on the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja. The police picked them up outside the stadium, which was approved for the protest. Conveners of the protest had demanded to use Eagle…
Herbalist arrested with 11 human bones in Anambra
Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested a herbalist, identified simply as Ezekiel with about 11 different human bones in his possession. It was gathered that the suspect, who hails from Ezza in Ebonyi State was arrested over the weekend…
Police arrest 149 suspects for robbery, thuggery in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State said it has arrested 149 suspects for alleged armed robbery, thuggery, kidnapping and other related crimes in the past 10 days in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, disclosed this…
Police arrest 18 suspects over killings, arson in Benue community
Kano State High Court 7 presided over by Justice Amina Adama has restrained counsels in the ongoing Kano Emirate tussle from granting media interviews after her ruling. The Judge gave the order during the proceedings filed before the Court on…
Police arrest Lagos driver who stole employer’s car, gave testimony in church
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 36-year-old robbery suspect, Amos Daniel, who stole his employer’s vehicle on the same day he was hired as a driver. Daniel confessed to having taken the car to his church to give testimony…
Police arrest Rivers vigilante commander with human skulls
The Rivers State Police Command said its men have arrested the commander of a local vigilante group identified as Felix Nwaobakata with two human skulls and other parts at his hideout in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of…
NAFDAC seals 100 shops, arrests 4 in Enugu market
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has sealed about 100 shops in Ogbete Main Market, Enugu, Enugu State for alleged dealing in suspected fake alcoholic beverages. The agency also confiscated a truckload of adulterated products as well…