(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Osun says it has intensified manhunt to arrest gunmen who attacked travellers on the Obokun-Osogbo road at Ajebandele Village, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun. The gunmen were reported to have killed a traveller while some other passengers were kidnapped and taken into the bush. A statement issued […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra House of Assembly has shown concern over the alarming rate of crimes in the state and called for urgent measures to address the menace. Mr Noble Igwe, representing Ogbaru 1 Constituency, while speaking on a matter of urgent public importance, on Tuesday, lamented that the rate of crime had triggered […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has tasked the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to develop a robust scheme for the protection of schools across the country. This, it said, was born out of its resolve to ensure the safety of children everywhere, especially within the school environment, from the incessant attacks by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Osun on Monday announced the arrest of a seven-man armed robbery gang terrorizing Osogbo and its environs. The Osun Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Olawale Olokode, while parading the suspects at the command’s headquarters in Osogbo, said the suspects were arrested when a victim reported an attack on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Cross River State Police Command has rescued an 81-year-old Monarch who was abducted from his house at Ambo by Idang in the Calabar South Local government area The Victim, HH (Muri) Chief Bassey Iyamba was kidnapped Monday night before the rapid intervention by the police and the youth of the community […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A petitioner, Timothy Ogbeye, on Monday slumped while reporting his ordeal before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) panel. The NHRC independent panel is investigating violations of rights by defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other police units. Ogbeye, was later revived and taken to the hospital. Following this, Garba Tetengi, SAN, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Promise Idorenyin a 17 year old SS2 student of Community Secondary School Ikot Ewa in Akpabuyo Local Government Area has been arrested for the possessesion of a locally made pistol in Cross River State, and also a member of a local cult group named the Sky Queens. She was paraded alongside her […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Department of State Services (DSS) has again warned against plans by some persons and groups to exploit some fault lines to cause ethno-religious violence in some parts of the country. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Service, Dr Peter Afunanya, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. The Service had […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Lagos State said it has arrested 12 suspects in connection with the clash between some youths in t Aguda area of Surulere on Sunday. This is contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Lagos. Adejobi said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested four police officers who allegedly harassed and extorted N70,000 from a 16-year-old student on Wednesday at NGAB Junction, Isheri Area of Lagos State. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, stated this in a statement signed on Friday by the […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state police Command has hinted that operatives of its Anti Kidnapping Unit have arrested a fleeing gang member of the suspects that recently killed Enugu state Deputy governor’s police orderly, Sargent Helen Sunday, who was murdered in a cold blood. African Examiner recalled that the deceased […]
By Ignatius Okpara OWERRI, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A- 3-day old baby stolen by two suspected child thieves in Imo state, has been rescued by police. The State Commissioner of Police Taiwo Lakanu narrated the baby was stolen almost 48-hours after his birth at the Chukwunonso Maternity in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of the state. Disclosing […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Awka Police in Anambra state, southeast Nigeria, have arrested one Chukwudi Mmaduakor, for allegedly killing his 18 year old younger brother, Chinecherem Mmaduakor and buried his corpse in a bush. He was apprehended at the weekend by officers attached to the Umuchu Divisional Police. The Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Ojo Anthony Olusola […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Awka Police in Anambra state, South- East Nigeria, have arrested a member of the National Youth service Corps NYSC,currently serving in the state over alleged armed robbery and kidnapping. Disclosing this to newsmen in Awka,the Anambra capital,while parading the suspect alongside nine others, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Ali Okechukwu, […]
… As 4 Perish In Auto Crash By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu This year’s Christmas celebration in Imilike Agu, Udenu council Area of Enugu state turned sour, on Friday, as son hacked his 60 years old father, identified as Paulinus Ugwuoke to death. AFRICAN EXAMINER learnt that the ugly incident has thrown the entire community into […]
By Ignatius Okpara The Police in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria, Monday confirmed that no fewer than five persons were killed during a deadly clash between two rival secret cult groups in the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO George Okafor, disclosed this to newsmen in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital. He said: […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The factional General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Rev. Chidi Okoroafor and six of his officials have run into mucky waters, as their members have dragged them before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), over alleged embezzlement of church funds. Our Correspondent gathered that the petition was submitted to […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri – Heavily armed unknown gunmen have killed three members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Umuokpo Village in Nwangele local government area of Imo State. According to a source in the community, the deceased Mr. Placid Ejimmadu, Livinus Iwumune and Jonathan Ibemere were shot dead last Sunday around 8pm. The […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – The entire Ogbete main market in Enugu North Council area of Enugu state was thrown into pandemonium on Friday as angry market mob set two young boys ablaze for alleged stealing in the market. Sources, close to the market said the two boys were allegedly “burnt in the early hours […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu At least, fifteen people have been confirmed dead in a fatal motor accident that occurred Saturday along the Enugu/Onitsha old road, in Oji River council area of Enugu State. Enugu state police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Ebere Amaraizu, confirmed the deadly accident to African Examiner. He disclosed that the command has […]
