Tag Archives: Arrest

  The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has ordered the federal government to amend some sections of the Nigerian Press Council Act of 1992. Isaac Olamikan and Edoghogho Ugberease, two Nigerian journalists — had sued the federal government in 2021 for violating their rights to …

Troops of 6 Brigade Garrison Nigerian Army have arrested two kidnappers and rescued victims in Jalingo, Taraba State.   The Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Frank Etim, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, November 27, 2023, said other kidnappers absconded upon sighting the troops.   According to him, one …

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) of the Nigerian Army have arrested one of the suspected killers of a couple, Rwang Danladi, 37, and his wife, Sandra, 28, in Kwi Community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.   Lt.-Col. Ishaku Takwa, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations of …

The  National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force, has arrested three suspects in connection with charges of conspiracy, identity theft, and romance scam.    In a a statement released, the Force Spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the suspects Njoku Kingsley (35), Chigozie Okorie (34), and Jideofor Sejus (35) were …

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a businesswoman, Mrs. Juliana Dimaka, in Eket, Akwa Ibom State.    Dimaka, the owner of Testimony supermarket at Grace Bill Street in Eket, was strangled to death at her home on October17, 2023, at 8.00 p.m.   A reliable …

Niger State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old ‘physically challenged’ man for alleged sexual exploitation of minors in Minna.      Spokesperson of the command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, November 10, 2023, said the suspect, Abubakar Hussaini, was arrested for procuration of minor …

Colombian police have arrested four men allegedly involved in the kidnapping of Liverpool star, Luis Diaz’s father.   Luis Manuel Diaz was freed on last Thursday after 12 days in captivity, having been taken by armed members of the left-wing guerrilla group Ejercito de Liberation Nacional (ELN) on October 28. …

Popular Brazilian influencer Luana Andrade has tragically died on Tuesday, Nov. 7, while undergoing liposuction surgery at a hospital in Sao Paulo.    Andrade, 29, had the procedure done by a private doctor and anesthetist that was hired by her family, São Luiz Hospital said in a statement.   The …

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a suspected robber who specializes in stealing motorcycles in Bauchi metropolitan.     Spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, said a metal scrap buyer was also arrested for …

The United States Capitol Police arrested a Georgia man with a rifle near the Capitol and Senate office buildings on Tuesday afternoon, putting Congress and the Capitol complex on high alert. The incident occurred at about 12:40 p.m., when a witness alerted a Capitol Police officer that an armed man …