The Nasarawa State Police Command says its operatives have neutralized a suspected armed robber, one Ifeanyichukwu Ilegalu, in the Mararaba area of Karu Local Government during a robbery operation. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, said in a statement on Saturday, April 6, that one Edache Joseph, who was among the robbery gang, was also arrested. The PPRO explained that the arrest followed a recent move by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, …
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Bandits have killed 18 hunters in separate attacks in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. According to Daily Trust, 15 hunters were killed during a confrontation with bandits at a mountain area near Maihula town on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. It was gathered that the bandits numbering over 200, attempted to attack Bali town the headquarters of Bali Local Government and other surrounding villages but were confronted by the hunters. The bandits, it was further gathered …
Two armed robbers killed, inspector and security guards shot in gun duel with police in Ogun (video)
A police inspector and two security guards were shot during a fierce gun duel between some armed robbers and the police at a hotel in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. The armed robbers, who had pretended to be guests, invaded Remo Majestic Hotel in Sagamu in the early hours of Friday, October 6, 2023. The injured policeman and the guards are currently receiving medical attention at the Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) …
Two female suspects, Rashida Umar and Rukaiya Ladan, have been arrested in Nasarawa State for allegedly supplying arms to bandits. The women were arrested at 177 Gds Bn CP in Akwanga following credible intel on the movement of some suspects trafficking arms moving from Fadan Karshe in Sanga LGA of the state towards Akwanga. Over 1,000 x rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm special ammunition were recovered from the suspects. The suspects were said to be on their way …
Seven Muslims are feared dead after suspected bandits attacked worshippers in a Mosque at Saya-Saya village in Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna state on Friday, September 1. According to reports, the worshippers were observing their Isha’i (Sunset) prayers in the mosque when the gunmen came to attack them. Five of the victims were gunned down in the mosque, while two other victims were killed at different locations within the area. Confirming the incident, the village Head, Malam …
Rapper G Herbo was arrested on Sunday evening, July 9, by Chicago police officers in connection with a gun bust. TMZ reported that Herbo was arrested around 5:45 PM near North Wabash Avenue and East Ontario Street, after a gun was found on him. Herbo was arrested and booked for misdemeanor unlawful use of a weapon in a public place. The rapper has since bonded out and will have to appear in court at a later date. …