Tag Archives: Suspected

A suspected kidnapper has been arrested over the abduction of a herdsman in the Awe Local Government Area of the state, who was released after a ransom of N10m was paid.    Ibrahim Hassan who is said to be the leader of a kidnapping syndicate, reportedly abducted 23-year-old Abubakar Babiri at his Ruga …

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested nine suspected kidnappers allegedly terrorising the state.    The State Police of Commissioner, CP Moronkeji Adesina, who disclosed this in a statement issued by spokesperson of the command, ASP Sunday Abutu, on Tuesday, May 2, said the suspects were arrested in a forest at Ago …

Operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command have arrested two suspected cattle rustlers who attacked herdsmen and made away with a cow.    Spokesperson of the command, ASP Abutu Sunday, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, May 3.    “On 30/4/2022 at about 14:30hrs, the Command received a distress call …

A suspected thief has been electrocuted while allegedly stealing from a church in Aba, Abia State.   Confirming the incident, the Abia Command Police Public Relations Officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, said the “area-boy” popularly known as “Bouncer” was electrocuted while allegedly trying to steal a church’s electrical appliances and other equipment in Aba.   It …

A pregnant woman identified as Tabitha Azahan, was shot by suspected herdsmen on her way to Gbajimba, headquarters of Guma local government area of Benue State.    Nathabiel Ikyur, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Samuel Ortom, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, April 29.   He said the woman was …

Two personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and three other people have been killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in separate attacks in Benue State.   The security personnel were killed on Friday April 29, alongside the driver of the commander of the state livestock guards while …

Operatives of the Anti Kidnapping Unit, Bayelsa State Command have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Yenegoa.    Spokesman of the command, SP Asinim Butswat, in a statement on Saturday April 30, said the suspects Emmanuel Ebisco, 38, Williams Zikena,39, Ekparola Okumo,35, were arrested at their hideout at Biogbolo community in …

Operatives of the Lagos Command of the EFCC have arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos.   The arrested suspects include Tijani Olumide Ahmed, Balogun Olusola, Ukuhor Richie Ifemeluona, Ologun Damilola, Adetokunbo Yusuf, Olubiyo Timilehin, Oyegoke Gafar Olaitan, Agarawu Farug Okikiola, Kazeem Oluwadamilare Adebayo and Salau Rahmon.   Others are: Abdulrahman …

Operatives of the Anti Kidnapping unit, Bayelsa State Command have arrested three suspected kidnappers, recovered one .9mm ammunition, Red  Toyota Camry with a mutilated plate number and one million naira cash.   The suspects identified as  Emmanuel Ebisco ‘m’ 38 years, Williams Zikena ‘m’ 39 years, Ekparola Okumo ‘m’ 35 …

Suspected terrorists who struck at Rikwe-Chongu village in the Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State on Thursday night, reportedly killed an army officer and two others.    Spokesman of the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Major Ishaku Takwa, who confirmed the incident, said troops have …