Crime

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Abductors of couple at late Jere emir’s residence demand N30m

The abductors of a couple at the private residence of the late Emir of Jere, in Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State, have demanded N30 million ransom. City &a

Robbery suspect killed in gun duel with police

The Lagos State Police Command has said one robbery suspect was gunned down around Oshodi area when his gang was exchanging gunfire with its operative

2 suspects supplying guns to bandits in FCT border communities arrested

The police have arrested two men for allegedly supplying guns and ammunition to bandits and armed robbers at FCT-Niger State border communities. The c

NDLEA chief urges youths to stay off substance abuse

The Ogun State commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mrs Ibinabo Archie-Abia, has advised youths to stay away from drug abuse

Niger civil servant jailed 1 year for diverting intending pilgrims’ money

A senior magistrate court in Minna, Niger State, has sentenced a staff of the Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abdullahi Mohammed, to one year in p