Tag Archives: Arrest

Enugu arrest male suspect for faking and using popular philanthropist's Facebook name to defraud Nigerians

Enugu arrest male suspect for faking and using popular philanthropist

Police Operatives of the Enugu State Command, serving in New Haven Police Division have arrested one Somtochukwu Franklin (male), aged 26, for allegedly faking and using the Facebook account name and details of one Emmanuel Okoh (male), popularly known as “Okwuluora,” to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.   A …

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Putin visits UAE and Saudi Arabia to discuss Oil and Regional conflicts despite ICC arrest warrant

Putin visits UAE and Saudi Arabia to discuss Oil and Regional conflicts despite ICC arrest warrant

Despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Saudi Arabia for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) on Wednesday, December 6 to discuss various issues, including oil production, OPEC+, and the conflicts in the Gaza Strip and Ukraine. The meeting …

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House of Reps issue warrant of arrest on CBN Governor, AGF, 17 others

House of Reps issue warrant of arrest on CBN Governor, AGF, 17 others

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has issued a warrant of arrest for the new Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso; the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, and 17 others after they refused to honor the committee’s invitations to address inquiries regarding their operations.   This followed …

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Governor Diri is mounting pressure on EFCC to arrest Sylva – APC

Governor Diri is mounting pressure on EFCC to arrest Sylva - APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has alleged that Governor Duoye Diri is mounting pressure on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest and prosecute Timipre Sylva over “trumped up charges”.   APC’s spokesperson in the state, Doifie Buokoribo said on Monday, December 4, that Diri is instigating the anti-graft agency to …

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Rivers police arrest suspected cultists who kidnapped and buried former community chairman alive after collecting ransom

Rivers police arrest suspected cultists who kidnapped and buried former community chairman alive after collecting ransom

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists, Baridapdo Igia and Elvis Gordon, for the kidnapping and murder of one Praise Daakian, a former Community Development Committee chairman in Kereken-Boue, Khana Local Government Area of the state.   Parading the suspects alongside other 15 suspects before journalists at …

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Police arrest Kano Governor's aide and one other for allegedly diverting palliatives

Police arrest Kano Governor

The Kano State Police Command has arrested Tasiu Al’amin-Roba, a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Yusuf, and one Abdulkadir Muhammad for alleged diversion of the state’s palliatives.   The Commissioner of Police, Hussaini Gumel, told the News Agency of Nigeria in an interview on Sunday, December 3, that the …

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Military and DSS arrest ISWAP leader in Bauchi as troops kill 52 terrorists

Military and DSS arrest ISWAP leader in Bauchi as troops kill 52 terrorists

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the leader of the Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist group in Bauchi State.    Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, who disclosed …

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