5 h. ago Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, announced the arrest of a suspected cultist linked to the killing of three vigilante members in the State.   Besides, the Command said its operatives arrested 15 other suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition from them. Spokesman of the Command, Moses Yamu, who disclosed in a […] The post Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), police command has announced the arrest of six suspects over the killing of an innocent man that triggered unrest at Gosa Market located along the Abuja Airport Road. The incident, which caused pandemonium among customers, traders and residents, followed the death of a man accused of […] The post FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Cultism: Police Arrest Suspected Killer Of Vigilantes, 15 Others In Edo

Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested a 33-year-old Bello Salami, suspected to be a member of Maphite Confraternity, over his connection with the killing of three vigilante members in Edo State. The Command also said 15 other suspects were arrested during raids at different criminal hideouts, while firearms and ammunition were […]

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18 h. ago Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army said troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN, have killed a suspected bandits and arrested one gunrunner while transporting some weapons to an unknown destination. The troops in its ongoing Op LAFIYAN JAMA’A in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, conducted offensive operations at the mountainous areas of […] The post Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra

Tribune Online Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested one male suspect, Sunday Mbanu, in connection with the gruesome murder of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Ogboji community in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state on Monday evening. Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Experts urge Kano government to tackle unplanned urban settlements crisis

About 70 percent of residential settlements in Kano metropolis, one of Nigeria’s oldest urban centres, are unplanned, lacking access to read more Experts urge Kano government to tackle unplanned urban settlements crisis

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3 d. ago Woman murdered in Nsukka hotel, vital organs reportedly removed

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu An unidentified young woman has been murdered at a hotel located along Ibagwa Road in Nsukka, Enugu State, over the weekend in what is suspected to be a ritual killing. The incident occurred at Madoka Hotel, situated at Obukpa Layout in the university town of Nsukka. According to a local source, […] The post Woman murdered in Nsukka hotel, vital organs reportedly removed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Kano Resident Kills Suspected Thief During Failed Robbery Attempt 

A Suspected robber, identified as Musa Nuhu has been killed, following a failed robbery attempt in Dorayi Babba area of Unguwar Jakada, Kano State. Musa was pronounced dead on Sunday, after suffering from injuries sustained during a failed attack on a home. In a statement by Spokesman of Kano State Police Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa […] The post Kano Resident Kills Suspected Thief During Failed Robbery Attempt  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Benue Killings: NOA Applauds Swift Arrest Of Suspects By Security Agencies

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for the prompt arrest of suspects believed to be behind the recent massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, which led to multiple deaths and widespread destruction of property. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, the director-general of NOA, […]

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9 d. ago VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP 

Tribune Online VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Disclosing the arrest in a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, IGP Egbetokun said the police operatives were able to successfully arrest those suspected criminals... VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police arrest 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau killings, recover 2 GPMG, 8 AK

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday announced the arrest of 53 suspects said to be masterminds of the recent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau states that claimed several lives, with many others injured and displaced. The IGP said 26 were arrested for the attack in […] The post Police arrest 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau killings, recover 2 GPMG, 8 AK-47 rifles used for the attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago IGP Confirms Arrest Of 53 Suspects Connected To Benue, Plateau Killings

The inspector-general of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has said that 26 suspects have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the recent massacre at Yelewata community of Guma local government area in Benue State. He said in the attack, 47 villagers were killed, two attackers were killed by the police and over 100 others were […]

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1 week ago Amotekun arrests prime suspect of Ondo APC chairman’s abduction, killing

Tribune Online Amotekun arrests prime suspect of Ondo APC chairman’s abduction, killing Men of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun, on Monday, said a prime suspect involved in the abduction and killing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman at Ward 5 in Ose Local Government Area, Nelson Adepoyigi, has been arrested. The State Commander of Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, who disclosed this during the parade […] Amotekun arrests prime suspect of Ondo APC chairman’s abduction, killing Tribune Online

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1 week ago Amotekun Arrests Killer Of Ondo APC Chairman, 31 Other Suspected Criminals

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as the Amotekun Corps, said it has arrested one of the killers of Hon. Nelson Adepoyigi, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 5, Ose local government area of the state. Recall that Adepoyigi was kidnapped by some armed men at his residence along […]

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1 week ago Suspected Armed Robbers Invade Niger Community, Kill IBBU’s Student

Some gunmen, suspected to be armed robbers have killed one Jafar, a student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, in Lapai, Lapai Local Government Area of the state, during a raid in his hostel. It was gathered that the deceased, who was in 200 level from Faculty of Education in IBBU, was also the only son […] The post Suspected Armed Robbers Invade Niger Community, Kill IBBU’s Student appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Suspected assailants kill 300 level student in Niger varsity

Students barricade highway to protest incessant killing From John Adams, Minna A 300-level student of the Niger State-owned Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, in Niger State, simply identified as Jafar, has been reportedly killed by unidentified assailants in the early hours of Monday. The deceased student, the only son of his parents, was stabbed […] The post Suspected assailants kill 300 level student in Niger varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 10 Killed, Others Injured As Suicide Bomber Storms Borno Market

At least ten persons have been confirmed killed, following an explosion, detonated by a suspected female suicide bomber in Konduga Town in Borno State. It was gathered that the horrible incident occurred around 9:30 at night on Friday at Tashan Kifi, an entry point also known as the fish market in Konduga Town. Confirming the […] The post 10 Killed, Others Injured As Suicide Bomber Storms Borno Market appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue massacre: Adebayo expresses disappointment over Tinubu’s visit

By Sunday Ani, Abuja Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed disappointment with the way President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Benue State over the recent killing by suspected Fulani militants was trivialised and reduced to politics. Insisting that Nigerians must be serious about tackling important […] The post Benue massacre: Adebayo expresses disappointment over Tinubu’s visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects

Tribune Online Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday condemned in totality the mass killings in Benue State, describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable. Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Killings: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS tells Tinubu 

…says Yewalta’s massacre tantamount to ethnic cleansing  Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to declare a State of Emergency in Benue State to halt the incessant killings allegedly being perpetrated by suspected killer herdsmen. The student body noted that the coordinated overnight killings […] The post Killings: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS tells Tinubu  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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