Police arrest 14 suspected cultists in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it has arrested 14 suspected cultists in the Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state. The suspects reportedly of the Debam confraternity were arrested over the possession of pistols. Confirming the development to journalists in Uyo, the state capital, on Wednesday, the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP […]
Super TV boss’ murder suspect, Chidinma Ojukwu pleads not guilty
A 300-level student of Mass Communication, University of Lagos, Chidinma Ojukwu, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga. The suspect was arrested on June 23 after Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga was found dead at a Service apartment in the Lekki area of Lagos State with multiple wounds. Chidinma, […]
Suspected cultists kill father, son in Akwa Ibom community
Suspected members of a cult group have murdered a father and son in the Ikot Ibekwe community in the Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. The duo was hacked to death over the weekend, by the dreaded Iceland confraternity in their family compound, Nigeria Tribune reports. According to a family source, the cultists came […]
Suspected kidnappers beaten and arrested for abducting a child in Bayelsa
Three suspected kidnappers have been brutally beaten and handed over to the Police for allegedly kidnapping a little boy in Agudama-Epie, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital. It was gathered that the suspects identified as Miracle a.k.a Mimi, Wari-Owei and Emi Nokuba were members of a 6-man kidnap gang that abducted the victim on Friday afternoon. […]
17-year-old student fakes own kidnap over mother’s stinginess in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) student in Abia State for allegedly faking self-kidnap to extort money from his mother. The 17 years old suspect, identified as Obinna Nwatu, a native of Obikabia in Isiala Ngwa North council area, reportedly hid at a hotel in Aba. Speaking to […]
Delta Police release kidnapped victim, arrest suspect
The Delta State Police Command has secured the release of a kidnapped victim, who was abducted in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state. A statement signed by the spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, on Friday, said operatives of the Oghara Division received information that one Mohammed Sekinat was kidnapped by […]
UNIBEN issues query to lecturer accused of rape, refers case to Police
The management of the University of Benin, Edo state says it has issued a query to the lecturer who allegedly raped a student in his office as well as referred the case to the Nigerian Police Force. Dr Bode Steve Ekundayo, a lecturer of the Department of English and Literature, was accused of raping a […]
Police arrest suspect involved in dehumanizing TikTok user
Success Nwanedo The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect involved in the dehumanization of a female victim, who was beaten and stripped for using cult slang in a video she shared on social media. In the viral video making the rounds, the victim, who was naked, in a seated position was being slapped […]
Delta Police intercept cult initiation, arrest suspects
The police command in Delta State said it has foiled a cult initiation attempt at Onicha-Ugbo community, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state, arresting 10 suspects. Police Public Relations Officer of the State command, Mr Bright Edafe who disclosed this in a statement, said some other suspects escaped into the bush during the […]
Truck kills four in Benin
No fewer than four persons have lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident on Tuesday involving a truck and two mini-buses in Sokponba Road by Ogbelaka Junction, Benin, the Edo State capital. According to eyewitnesses, about nine persons died in the accident which occurred, when a truck conveying sand suffered a brake failure and […]
Man arrested while trying to behead girlfriend in Bayelsa
A man suspected to be a ‘Yahoo boy’ has been arrested by men of the Bayelsa State Police Command over an alleged failed attempt to use his girlfriend for rituals. It was gathered that the suspect was caught in the act of trying to behead the victim along SETRACO Road, Amassoma/Ogobiri axis of the state […]
Bayelsa Police arrest two suspected kidnappers
Bayelsa State Police command said it has arrested two suspected kidnappers at Adagbabiri of Sagbama Local Government Area of the state. In a statement released by the State’s Police Spokesperson, SP Asinim Butswat said the arrest was carried out by Operatives of Sagbama Divisional Police Station. According to Butswat, the police worked in collaboration with […]