The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has taken four minors into custody for allegedly stealing iron rods from an uncompleted building in the Guzape area of Abuja. The minors, identified as Matthew Vincent, 15; Timothy Shedrack, 15; Moses Vincent, 11;…
FCT department rescues 3 men trapped in manhole
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) and other agencies rescued three men who were trapped in a blocked manhole in Abuja. The other agencies involved in the rescue operation at Guzape, Asokoro District, are the FCT Fire Service…
Police foil kidnap attempt on 10 passengers in Jibia
The police command in Katsina State has foiled a kidnap attempt while rescuing 10 passengers at Kwanar Makera in Jibia Local Government Area of the state. The police spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in…
Abandoned two-year-old boy found at Lagos dumpsite
An abandoned two-year-old boy (identity unknown) has been found at a dumpsite in the Iganmu area of Lagos State. The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated in a post shared on his X.com handle on Tuesday…
I stole from hospital because of hunger — Suspected cultist
A 25-year-old alleged cultist, Borokini Ayodeji, has said that he resorted to stealing because of hunger and a lack of support from family members. Ayodeji, who was arrested and paraded by the Ondo State security outfit codenamed Amotekun, in Akure,…
Yuletide: NRC, police beef up security as federal gov’t begins free train services
Following the announcement and commencement of free train services throughout the country to ease movement in the Yuletide season, the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), have deployed security personnel to ensure the process goes peacefully.…
Mississippi woman shoots and kills ex-husband who previously shot her amid divorce proceeding: Police
A Mississippi woman was arrested after authorities allege she fatally shot her estranged husband outside a courthouse. Tanya Saucier, 49, is being held at the Lenoir Rowell Criminal Justice Center in Poplarville, Miss., on a murder charge, according to online…
Mother arrested for throwing child into Delta river
A young lady, Ms Blessing Ibuku, was among the over 30 suspects paraded by the Delta State Police Command on Tuesday for being involved in crimes such as robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and murder, among others, while also recovering 150 arms,…
Man arraigned for stealing Okada spare parts
A 34-year old man, Kabiru Isyaka, was on Wednesday arraigned before a Sharia Court in Kano over alleged theft of motorcycle parts worth N800,000. Isyaka, who resides at Darmanawa Quarters, Kano, is being charged with theft, to which he pleaded…
One dies in bus, truck collision on Third Mainland Bridge
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death on one person in a tragic collision involving a J5 Ford bus (FKJ 724 YC) and a Mercedes truck (FKJ 746 YC) at Ilubirin, inward Sura, along the Lagos…