The police have arrested a suspect over the murder of Emmanuel Uche, a final-year student of the Abia State University (ABSU). Uche was relentlessly chased and shot dead by suspected cultists in March 2024. A disturbing video of the incident showed the victim desperately trying to …
Read More »Ebonyi neighbourhood watch operatives arrest four suspects for transformer theft
Neighbourhood Watch operatives in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have arrested four suspects who specialize in vandalizing and stealing transformers across various regions of the country. The suspects who are said to be from the South South Zone of the country, were apprehended on Thursday morning, …
Read More »JAMB to arrest parents found at CBT centres during UTME
Security operatives have been directed to work with Computer Based Test Centre owners to arrest meddlesome parents who come near their facilities during the 2024 UTME exercise. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede made the announcement during a briefing with CBT owners. He said the directive became necessary following the …
Read More »DJ Commissioner Wysei arrested, not DJ Switch- Lagos Police PRO Hundeyin clarifies, apologizes for mixup of the arrest
The spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has apologized for the mixup in the report of the arrest of a certain DJ in Lagos. Earlier today, Hundeyin had informed LIB that DJ Switch was arrested for allegedly assaulting female officers, obstructing arrest and preventing the …
Read More »EFCC says it will no longer allow obstruction of its operations after Ododo interfered in Yahaya Bello's attempted arrest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that obstructing its officers from carrying out their lawful duties is a criminal offence. This comes after Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, interfered when EFCC operatives laid siege on his predecessor Yahaya Bello’s home on Wednesday, April 17. The …
Read More »Nigerian Army confirms arrest of soldiers over alleged involvement in cable theft at Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of two soldiers for their alleged involvement in the theft of armoured cables at Dangote Refinery in Lagos State. The soldiers identified as CPL Innocent Joseph and L/CPL Jacob Gani, were arrested last Sunday after they were allegedly caught moving out …
Read More »Troops burst kidnappers' den, arrest 3 suspects, rescue victim in Taraba
In a swift and successful operation, the troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have demolished a kidnappers’ den and apprehended three kidnap suspects in Taraba State. The Army in a statement on Thursday, April 4, 2024, said the operation, which took place in Kofa Adamu village of Takum …
Read More »FG threatens to arrest fake degree holders
Education Minister Tahir Mamman has said that security agencies will soon be directed to go after individuals with fake university certificates in the country. Speaking at the maiden quarterly citizens and stakeholders’ engagement in Nigeria’s education sector in Abuja on Tuesday, April 2, Mamman assured Nigerians that there would …
Read More »Indian police arrest three Nigerians for drug trafficking
The Chandigarh Police Crime Branch in India said it busted an international drug syndicate, arrested three foreign nationals, and seized 204.8 grams of crystal methamphetamine popularly known as ice. The suspects were on Tuesday April 2, identified as Frank Nwokeji, Loua, and Jack David llobi Tochukwu. They are Nigerians …
Read More »Girl, 12, married to priest, 63, is placed 'under police protection' as public call for arrest of priest
The police in Ghana have moved in to protect a 12-year-old girl and her mum after the child’s wedding to a 63-year-old priest sparked outrage. The marriage ceremony took place on Saturday, March 30, in Nungua, Ghana, as the man, known as Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, tied …
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