Day: September 15, 2023

Kebbi State Police Thwart Massive Cannabis and Live Cartridge Smuggling Operation

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The Kebbi State Police Command announced that it intercepted two trucks loaded with cannabis and 7,500 boxes of live cartridges, valued at N6 million, in Kebbi State. Three individuals were apprehended in connection with this illegal shipment near the Tsamiyya border in Bagudo Local Government Area. The suspects, Emmanuel Chukwuma, Kanta Bisa, and Shola Olufon, were en route from Ghana through Benin to Lagos when they were arrested. They managed to evade nine checkpoints in Ghana and Benin before their capture. Chukwuma claimed he was hired in Ghana and paid…

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8 Injured as Building Collapses In Delta

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Yesterday in Asaba, Delta State, a section of a multi-story building that was under construction collapsed, resulting in injuries to approximately eight individuals. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. while construction workers were actively engaged on the site. Although specific details about the incident were not immediately available, an eyewitness named Onyinye Okei shared that she and others who were selling goods nearby were startled by a sudden crashing noise. She mentioned that about eight people were injured in the incident and were promptly taken to the hospital by their…

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Banditry Strikes Giyawa Village in Sokoto: Four Killed, 18 Abducted

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A banditry attack was confirmed in Giyawa village, Goronyo Local Government Area of the state, resulting in the tragic death of four individuals. According to Ahmed Rufai, the State Police Command Public Relations Officer, 18 people were kidnapped by the attackers, who also stole valuables, including livestock. Fortunately, seven of the initially abducted individuals managed to escape from their captors and returned to the community, which had already seen many residents flee for safety. While some sources claim that over 30 people were abducted, the police assert that only 11…

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NURTW National President and Members Arrested for Public Disturbance and Homicide Charges

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The FCT Police Command has arrested Tajudeen Baruwa, the national president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), along with more than 20 other members due to their involvement in public disturbances and breaches of peace. They are set to face charges in court, including criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, and actions likely to incite public unrest. Following a conflict within the union at the Garki 2 office, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Haruna Garba, confirmed the arrest of 23 male suspects and the recovery of weapons, including three…

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