Gunmen kill one, abduct two women in Kano

Armed men have killed one person and abducted two women in Kwanar Dangora community, Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State. The attack, which happened around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, saw the armed men in large numbers storm the residence of Alhaji Ibrahim. Sources available to Zagazola Makama said the assailants abducted the wives of […]

Police begin manhunt as gunmen abduct FMC staff member in Ondo

Gunmen have abducted a staff of the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Owo, Ondo State, Pastor Ayodeji Akesinro from his residence in Upenme, Owo Local Council Area. The victim was whisked away from his home by the armed men, who stormed his residence at about 7:00 pm on Thursday after which he was taken to unknown […]

Notorious kidnap kingpin arrested by Police in Orokam in Benue

Security forces have arrested a suspected kidnapping kingpin, Yusuf Muhamed, in Orokam, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. Muhamed was captured on Monday after a chase led by DSP Stephen Ubobong. He was later identified by three kidnap victims who confirmed he served as “OC Torture” in the kidnappers’ camp, noting that his bad […]

Adamawa police seek parents of 10-year-old boy found in Yola

The Adamawa State Police Command has called on the public to help trace the parents of a 10-year-old boy identified as Samson James Daniel. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the Command said the boy was found roaming around Tsohon Kasuwa in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government […]

Delta police rearrest Wong Box for BEDC staff threats

The Delta State Police Command, on Friday, August 29, says it has rearrested one Victor Ojie, popularly known as Wong Box, a self-acclaimed human rights activist in the state. State Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe, in a statement, said that Ojie, who earlier jumped bail, was in the command’s custody. He disclosed that […]