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The Sokoto State Command has arrested a fake military officer who leads a notorious car theft syndicate operating in Nigeria and neighbouring countries.    The suspect, Austin Anthony, who was on a high watch list of the command, was arrested along Birnin-Kebbi road and was intercepted by the Police patrol team of the Bodinga Division.   Briefing newsmen at the …

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of six workers at the state Ministry of Health for allegedly diverting materials intended for the State Ministry of Health.     During a project inspection, the Governor noticed a Toyota Dyana truck loading registers, books, and other materials from the ministry’s warehouse. Not satisfied with the initial explanations, …

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested six suspects in a crackdown on marauders in Damaturu, the state capital.     The spokesperson of the command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, ordered a stakeout to apprehend perpetrators following reports of shoplifting, theft, criminal …

Singer, Peter Okoye, has responded to song theft allegation leveled against him by his twin brother and former P-Square band member, Paul Okoye.    It all started when Peter Okoye announced the release of his new song, which Paul claims he wrote.   Paul in a post shared on Instagram, said the agreement was that he would bring 6 songs …

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has smashed a notorious car theft syndicate known for receiving, rebranding and selling stolen vehicles.    The spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, November 10, 2024, said a member of the syndicate, Steven Abang was tracked to Jos, Plateau State and arrested.    The …

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested 22 suspects in connection with various crimes including criminal conspiracy, mischief, theft, vandalism and receiving of stolen properties.    The State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Musa, paraded the suspects at the command headquarters on Friday, October 11, 2024.    According to Musa, the suspects included two persons who vandalized and stole cables …

A Kwara State Magistrate Court has sentenced a teenage boy to one year imprisonment for arson and theft.     It will be recalled that the teenage boy, Olawumi Ayomide, set a building on fire in Ilorin after stealing items belonging to the occupants.     The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, arraigned Ayomide on …

The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the theft of electricity transformers and cable wires in Benin City.     The State Commissioner of Police, CP Nemi Edwin-Iwo, disclosed this while parading the suspects at the police headquarters on Friday, September 27, 2024.      According to Edwin-Iwo, KC Okojie Prince and Aruka Uche were arrested by …