The Nigerian Navy has taken action against illegal oil bunkering by setting fire to the vessel MV OFUOMA at Abuloma jetty in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The vessel, carrying around 20,000 illegally refined products, was seized by the Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe, along with a wooden boat used for transferring the illicit products. After confirmation from the Nigerian Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority that the products were indeed illegally refined, the vessel and wooden boat were destroyed in a safe location far from the shore. Rear Admiral…
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Teenager Steals from Parents, Escapes Prosecution Due to Family’s Wishes
A 17-year-old boy named Ayomiposi Esan allegedly stole multiple items, including three mobile phones, two generator sets, a sound system, and a Toyota Corolla car from his parents, Mr. Oluwafemi and Mrs. Tosin, in Ogijo, Ogun State. He locked his parents inside the house and fled with the stolen goods on September 3, 2023. Local residents had to help free the parents from their locked apartment. After reporting the incident to the Ogijo Divisional Police Station, Superintendent of Police Awode Olatunde and his team pursued and arrested Ayomiposi in Lagos…
Read MoreTage Village Residents Capture Robbery Suspect on Hadejia Highway
In Tage village, Jigawa State, residents took a stand against a gang of armed robbers operating on the Hadejia highway. Their courageous action resulted in the apprehension of one of the criminals, while the rest fled. An eyewitness reported that the community members inflicted severe machete injuries on one of the robbers. Jigawa State Police spokesman, Lawan Adam, confirmed the incident, stating that they had received information about the robbery on the Tage to Hadejia highway. Upon arrival, the police found that the community had confronted the robbers, leading to…
Read MoreLagos Police Arrest UNILAG Lecturer Accused of Raping Student
A UNILAG lecturer has been ordered to be arrested by the Lagos Police for allegedly raping a 20-year-old student who visited his office to discuss her results. The Vice Chancellor of the university is also involved in the arrest warrant issued by the Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunmi. The incident took place on August 16, 2023, according to the victim, who reported it to the Inclusive Social Welfare and Empowerment Foundation. The university confirmed they are cooperating with the police in an ongoing investigation, though they do not have all…
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