16 h. ago Suspected Herders Invade Taraba Communities, Kill One Villager, Set Houses Ablaze

Some gunmen, suspected to be herders have invaded communities of Karim Lamido Local Government Area in Taraba State, leaving one person dead. It was gathered that the criminal elements also set many houses owned by members of the affected villages Ablaze. Addressing newsmen on Thursday, youth leader of Gwenzu community, Ishaya Peter, described the attack […] The post Suspected Herders Invade Taraba Communities, Kill One Villager, Set Houses Ablaze appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Wike Orders Operation Sweep Of Miscreants, Street Beggars/Traders, Scavengers, Other Criminal Elements In Abuja

Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced the evacuation of street beggars/traders, one chance syndicates, miscreants. It was gathered that the directive was given by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who ordered that Operation Sweep Abuja of miscreants, street beggars/traders, scavengers and other criminal elements has commenced in Abuja. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday […] The post Wike Orders Operation Sweep Of Miscreants, Street Beggars/Traders, Scavengers, Other Criminal Elements In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago FCTA begins clampdown on miscreants, street beggars/traders, others

Tribune Online FCTA begins clampdown on miscreants, street beggars/traders, others ederal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Nyesom Wike, has directed that the Federal Capital City (FCC) and the Satellite Towns in the FCT be completely rid of street beggars/traders, “one chance” syndicates, scavengers miscreants and other social nuisances. FCTA begins clampdown on miscreants, street beggars/traders, others Tribune Online

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46 h. ago FCTA Begins To Clear Miscreants, Street Beggars, Traders, Scavengers, Others

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed that Abuja and the Satellite Towns in the FCT be completely rid of street beggars/traders, ‘one chance’ syndicates, scavengers, miscreants and other social nuisances. Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement on Wednesday […]

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47 h. ago Presidency Warns Perpetrators Of School Feeding Programme Fraud

The Presidency has issued a stern warning to criminal elements attempting to exploit the Federal Government’s National School Feeding Programme for fraudulent purposes. In a formal statement issued on Wednesday, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding declared that impersonation, forgery, and extortion under the guise of official government […]

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4 d. ago We Made N700m In Three Weeks From Newly Renovated Tinubu ICC – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (ICC) generated N700 million within just three weeks of operation. Wike made the disclosure on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held at St. James’ Anglican Church in Asokoro, Abuja, to celebrate the successful completion of […] The post We Made N700m In Three Weeks From Newly Renovated Tinubu ICC – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Borno Gov Mourns Killing Of Nine Villagers By Boko Haram Terrorists

Borno State Governor, Babangana Zulum has mourned the death of nine villagers, killed during an attack on Malamfatori in Abadam Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that some suspected Boko Haram Terrorists, invaded Malamfatori town on Saturday. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the criminal elements also injured other members of the community. Reacting […] The post Borno Gov Mourns Killing Of Nine Villagers By Boko Haram Terrorists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago “Stop Digging Up Negative VIdeos About Police, Others” – FCT Command Urges Nigerians

Federal Capital Territory Police Command has appealed to Nigerians to start making positive narrative about security agencies in the country. The Command stated that the effort will help in combating crimes and makes criminal elements understand the consequences of their actions. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the appeal was made in a statement by Spokesperson for […] The post “Stop Digging Up Negative VIdeos About Police, Others” – FCT Command Urges Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago IGP confab: We’re tackling escalating insecurity in Benue –CP

Commissioner of Police, Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, has said his command is poised to tackle escalating insecurity: “We arrested 27 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists.” He spoke at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja recently: “My vision is to focus on proactive initiations designed to deny safe haven to criminal elements. […] The post IGP confab: We’re tackling escalating insecurity in Benue –CP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court Sentences Beggars, Street Urchins To Community Service

Some beggars and street urchins arrested and prosecuted for violating the state environmental laws have received community service as punishment from a mobile court in Ilorin, Kwara State. The presiding magistrate, Jumoke Bello, sentenced the offenders to community service in line with the provisions of the Kwara State Social Development Laws. The Mobile Court is […]

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1 week ago Suspected Bandits Storm Police Post In Kebbi, Cart Away Rifles

Some gunmen, suspected to be bandits have attacked a Mobile Police post in Makuku, located in the Zuru Local Government Area in Kebbi State. It was gathered that the criminal elements made away with an undisclosed number of firearms. Director of Security at the Cabinet Office, Abdulrahman Zagga, disclosed this to newsmen in Bagudo Local […] The post Suspected Bandits Storm Police Post In Kebbi, Cart Away Rifles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago One Rescued As Gunmen Hijack Commercial Bus, Kidnap All Passengers In Benue

Some yet to be identified gunmen has hijacked Benue Links commercial bus at Eke, along the Otukpo-Otukpa road in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the criminal elements on Sunday night, robbed the passengers before whisking them into the surrounding bush. The vehicle, with registration number 14B-143BN, was said to […] The post One Rescued As Gunmen Hijack Commercial Bus, Kidnap All Passengers In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Security Agents Nab 398 Suspects With Dangerous Weapons, Drugs In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command-led joint task force, in an intensified crackdown on criminal elements, has arrested 398 criminal suspects, recovered locally made pistol, other dangerous weapons and drugs in the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Mansir Hassan said the arrest was sequel to the establishment of a Special Task […]

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3 w. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest 183 Suspects, Recover Vehicle, Firearm, Hard Drugs In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command said it launched an aggressive clampdown on criminal hideouts and black spots across the state, resulting in the arrest of 183 suspected criminal elements. Police said the raids were in tandem with the renewed and continuous effort to rid the state of criminal elements and safeguard lives and properties. Police […]

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4 w. ago Insecurity: Tinubu urged to deploy drones, biometric systems to monitor Nigeria’s porous borders

Tribune Online Insecurity: Tinubu urged to deploy drones, biometric systems to monitor Nigeria’s porous borders A porous border allows insurgents and criminal elements to infiltrate and operate unchecked. Our geographical proximity to countries struggling with Insecurity: Tinubu urged to deploy drones, biometric systems to monitor Nigeria’s porous borders Tribune Online

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