Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The Edo State Police Command has arrested and paraded over 45 suspects for involvement in various crimes in the Edo State. Parading the suspects, the State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adeboye, said the suspects were arrested over alleged kidnapping, cultism, armed robbery, and illegal possession of firearms, among others. The Commissioner of Police described the rate of cult-related killings in the State as worrisome. He stated that the police would not fold its hand and allow criminals hold the state to ransom, adding that the Police Command has the backing of the State Government in its drive to rid the…

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo has struck out the certificate forgery case against the Senator representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Benson Konbowei. Konbowei was arraigned before the court on March 26 on three counts. In the charge marked: CR/028/2023, the Inspector General of Police accused Konbowei of fraudulently forging a document titled ‘Certificate of Exemption’ with number 000256454 and dated July 4, 2008, among others. The senator pleaded not guilty to the charges. At the resumed proceedings on Monday, the prosecuting counsel, Reuben Egwuaba, applied to withdraw the case. He noted that his action followed the withdrawal…

The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to avoid locally made drinks such as kunu, zobo and fura to prevent cholera disease. It also urged the public to be more vigilant and to imbibe good sanitation and hygiene practices at home and in their workplace. The Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako, gave the directive in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Salako further tasked all and sundry with preventive measures such as keeping their environment clean always and disposing of waste properly at designated places. He said, “Ensure the use of clean and safe water. Water from suspicious…

The Akwa Ibom State Police command says it has rescued a retired Shell Petroleum Company who was kidnapped on June 17, 2024 by four unknown armed men dressed in Military Camouflage. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday stated that the 63-year-old kidnap victim (names withheld) was rescued unhurt in Ikot Udobong village in Etim Ekpo local government area following intelligence. She also disclosed that one of suspected kidnappers who sustained injury from a gunshot when the gang engaged the police in a gun duel and later…

Security forces in Katsina State have reportedly apprehended a woman, identified as Aisha Abubakar, for allegedly transporting ammunition to terrorists. The incident was reported on Monday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama. According to Makama, the ammunition was discovered during a routine search of Abubakar’s luggage. “The authorities discovered the ammunition in her luggage during a routine search,” he stated. The suspect initially denied any involvement in the illegal activity. However, Makama reported that she later admitted to her role in the operation. “She initially denied involvement but later confessed to be transporting the ammunition to terrorist group…

The police have deployed additional armed security personnel to the two palaces housing the contending emirs in the metropolitan Local Government Areas of Kano. The outgoing Commissioner of Police, AIG Usaini Gumel, confirmed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. Gumel said, “Equipped and armed personnel have been deployed to handle any unforeseen circumstances around the identified areas. He explained that the deployment aims to prevent security threats and maintain a peaceful atmosphere pending the emirship’s outcome. AIG Gumel said that the command has reinforced its personnel deployment plans to ensure adequate security…

Niger State Governor Umaru Bago yesterday called for the review of activities of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Bago, who called for the probe of the N90 billion subsidy paid by the Federal government for the Hajj operations, vowed to lead a committee of governors to meet relevant authorities to champion the review of the commission. According to statement by Bago’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Bologi Ibrahim, in Minna, the governor made the call in a chat with reporters in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, wher he assessed this year’s Hajj operation. He expressed concern that rather than exert its…

A stoppage-time header from Niclas Fuellkrug has rescued a 1-1 draw for Germany against Switzerland on Sunday in Frankfurt, ensuring the Euro hosts finish top of Group A. The Swiss hit the lead early, Dan Ndoye booting in from close range after 28 minutes to stun the home side. Germany took a series of risks late in the hope of an equaliser and veteran striker Fuellkrug delivered, heading home in the second minute of stoppage time. The result means Switzerland, rather than Germany, face a tougher last 16 assignment, setting up a potential meeting with holders Italy or 2018 World…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has issued a ban on the practice of churches and mosques obstructing roads during worship services. The governor has further mandated all worship centers to present their building approvals issued by the Jos Metropolitan Development Board or face potential penalties. Since 2014, road blockades by churches and mosques have been a recurring issue in Jos, particularly during times when worship centers were targeted by terrorist activities involving explosives. Despite the cessation of bomb attacks in Jos, both churches and mosques have continued to obstruct roads during their worship schedules, notably on Sundays and Fridays, creating…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that agencies engaged in extortion and begging at Nigeria’s airports are beyond the ministry’s control. Keyamo stated this in a post on X on Sunday, that he has been working with other ministers responsible for these agencies to find a solution to curb the problem. The minister’s statement came in response to numerous complaints from travelers about these activities. “I have received several complaints about the menace of begging and extortion at our International airports by a few unscrupulous persons who give all of us a bad image,” Keyamo…