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A criminal gang of airport workers in Spain have reportedly been arrested or placed under investigation on suspicion of stealing valuables from travellers’ suitcases in a new police operation.     In December police in Tenerife announced they had arrested 14 people on suspicion of stealing millions of pounds worth of jewellery, …

A 37-year old woman, Bilikisu Kazeem, has died from bullet wound sustained during a gun battle between the police and kidnappers on Lagos-Ibadan expressway.   Confirming this development to newsmen, the spokesperson of the Ogun state police command, SP Omolola Odutola, said as a result of the engagement, nine out …

Travellers have taken to Instagram to raise alarm after allegedly seeing several headless corpses on the road in Ogun State.   “I came back from the East by road today. Between Ijebu Ode and Sagamu, I counted about 5 headless bodies by the roadside..Jesus,” X user @justicesociety4all wrote.  @Ezbaronkings added: …

Three travellers kidnapped by gunmen along the Obiri-Kwere-Airport Road near Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have regained their freedom.    Recall that gunmen intercepted some vehicles on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, forcefully dragged out the occupants, and whisked them off to an unknown destination.   The spokesperson for the command, Grace …

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three persons along a road leading to Port Harcourt International Airport.    The victims were abducted on the Obiri-Ikwerre Road stretch leading to the airport late on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.    Spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who …

Security operatives have rescued 21 victims kidnapped along the Ajaokuta-Itobe Road in Kogi State.    The victims were rescued by a team of security operatives, comprising personnel of the Nigerian Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and local vigilantes.   The victims, including travellers, students and staff of …

Bandits have opened fire on motorists around Dogon Karfe on the Gusau – Talata Mafara highway in Zamfara State.    The incident happened around 7:00 p.m on Saturday, December 16, 2023.    One Bello Saleh, a resident of Maru town near where the attack occurred said the terrorists also abducted …

Gunmen dressed in military uniform allegedly killed one person and kidnapped seven travellers along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.   It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday, December 11, 2023, along the Fidiwo axis of the highway.    A source who does not want his name in print told Punch …

When the long nights and cold snaps descend, it’s natural to want to do as little as possible. Joggers, box sets and takeaways, rinse and repeat until March. And though hibernating at home with your other half is a solid strategy for surviving the more miserable months of the year, …

The police in Ondo state says it has rescued eight out of the 25 persons abducted along Owo/Ifon/Benin expressway on Friday, September 29.     Confirming the rescue to newsmen, the Public Relations Officer, Ondo State Police Command, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, said 8 of the victims were rescued by men …