22 m. ago Security Agents Rescue Passenger As Gunmen Ambush 2 Buses In Delta

Suspected herdsmen have ambushed two commercial buses near Obayantor 2 community, along the Benin–Sapele Expressway, between Edo and Delta States. The incident occurred about 10:45 p.m, on Wednesday night when gunmen emerged from the bush and opened fire on vehicles. One of the two buses which had four passengers from Kaduna to Sapele, was forced […]

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50 m. ago Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination

House of Representatives member representing Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency of Niger State, Jafaru Mohammad Ali, on Wednesday, warned that the once-thriving Kainji National Park, has fallen under the full control of terrorists. He therefore called for an immediate military intervention to halt the escalating insecurity threatening the region. Speaking to journalists shortly after the House of […] The post Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago B’Haram Members, Other Criminals Found On Army, Police Recruitment Lists – Reps. Deputy Speaker Wase Reveals

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, on Wednesday disclosed that suspected Boko Haram members and other criminal elements were once discovered on the recruitment lists of the Nigerian Army and police. He made the disclosure during a special plenary session on the state of security in the country. Wase, an All […] The post B’Haram Members, Other Criminals Found On Army, Police Recruitment Lists – Reps. Deputy Speaker Wase Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Two suspects arrested for stabbing policeman to death in Ondo

A policeman was stabbed in Ondo after an altercation in Akure. He later died in hospital, and the state command has confirmed two suspects are in custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-suspects-arrested-for-stabbing-policeman-to-death-in-ondo/

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10 h. ago Shooter Of National Guard Was Afghan Committing ‘Act Of Terror’ — Trump’

The US National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday, two blocks from the White House, and police said a suspect had been taken into custody. The post Shooter Of National Guard Was Afghan Committing ‘Act Of Terror’ — Trump’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago Hisbah Arrests 2 Suspected Child Traffickers, Rescues 3 Girls In Kano

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 58-year-old woman, Besirat Tijjani, who hailed from Oyo State, and her alleged accomplice, 45-year-old Habibu Idris, from Jigawa State, over the allegation of trafficking three underage girls. Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Dr Mujahideen Aminudeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Wednesday, saying the suspects […]

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12 h. ago Turkish court acquits four journalists over Istanbul protests

A Turkish court acquitted four journalists, including an AFP photographer, who were arrested and put on trial over mass demonstrations in Istanbul. Read More: https://punchng.com/turkish-court-acquits-four-journalists-over-istanbul-protests/

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15 h. ago Two National Guard soldiers critically wounded in suspected terror ambush near White House

Two National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday in what authorities described as a targeted ambush near read more Two National Guard soldiers critically wounded in suspected terror ambush near White House

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19 h. ago Masqueraders’ festival: Police arrest 12, halt ‘stay indoors’ notice

Lagos police arrested 12 individuals and suspended a planned Egungun festival in Oregun over an unlawful ‘stay indoors’ notice to protect public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/masqueraders-festival-police-arrest-12-halt-stay-indoors-notice/

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20 h. ago Drug baron, five others nabbed as NDLEA uncovers N6.7bn stash

NDLEA drug bust in Lagos leads to the arrest of a drug baron and five others. Operatives uncovered N6.7bn worth of tramadol and codeine in a warehouse. Read More: https://punchng.com/drug-baron-five-others-nabbed-as-ndlea-uncovers-n6-7bn-stash/

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20 h. ago Police rescue abducted Ondo couple, arrest suspected kidnapper

Ondo State Police Command has rescued an abducted couple in Itaogbolu community and arrested one suspected kidnapper after a swift tactical operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-abducted-ondo-couple-arrest-suspected-kidnapper/

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21 h. ago DSS denies arresting evangelist over false Nasarawa attack claims

The DSS denies arresting Evangelist Ukpo Daniel for a false alarm about a herdsmen attack in Nasarawa, labeling the social media reports as misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-denies-arresting-evangelist-over-false-nasarawa-attack-claims/

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21 h. ago Two National Guard soldiers shot near White House, suspect detained

Two National Guard soldiers were shot in a White House shooting incident. A suspect has been detained in the security drama unfolding near Washington D.C. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-national-guard-soldiers-shot-near-white-house-suspect-detained/

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21 h. ago Police debunk video of Nasarawa crusade attack, arrest evangelist behind clip

Police in Nasarawa State debunk a viral video claiming a crusade attack by herdsmen, confirming it was a misrepresentation of a robbery incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-debunk-video-of-nasarawa-crusade-attack-arrest-evangelist-behind-clip/

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22 h. ago Two National Guard Soldiers Shot Near White House, Suspect In Custody

Trump, who is in Florida, was quickly briefed on the "tragic" situation, a spokeswoman said. The post Two National Guard Soldiers Shot Near White House, Suspect In Custody appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago Police intercept 300 rounds ammunition, contraband in Lagos, arrest five

Lagos police report a major ammunition interception, seizing 300 rounds and other contraband concealed in a container. Five suspects are in custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-intercept-300-rounds-ammunition-contraband-in-lagos-arrest-five/

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26 h. ago B’Haram suspects found on army, police recruitment lists — Ex

Ex-Rep Deputy Speaker Idris Wase reveals shocking Nigerian security infiltration, with Boko Haram suspects on army and police recruitment lists. Read More: https://punchng.com/bharam-suspects-found-on-army-police-recruitment-lists-ex-rep-deputy-speaker/

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26 h. ago Police arrest 24 in Oshodi, Oregun over planned ‘Egungun’ festivals

Twenty-four masquerade adherents in the Oregun area of Ikeja and the Mafoluku area of Oshodi in Lagos State have been arrested over an alleged unauthorized festival.

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27 h. ago FG never appointed Tukur Mamu to negotiate with train attack terrorists — DSS Witness

“He was arrested in the company of four family members while on a trip to Egypt, and he bought two flash cars during

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28 h. ago Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Unauthorised Egungun Festival In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has halted an unauthorised Egungun festival in Oregun and arrested 12 suspects allegedly involved in circulating handbills and social media publications that restricted public movement and rights. The arrest followed public anxiety triggered by posters attributed to a group known as “Oje Parapo of Oregun”. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) […]

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