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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A 100-level female student of the Nasarawa State University (NSUK), Keffi, Maikeffi Redemption Sarah has reportedly committed suicide at an off-campus lodge near Family and Friends Hotel area, opposite Nasarawa State University, Keffi on Friday evening, December 9. Vanguard reports that the 21-year-old reportedly consumed a poisonous substance that killed her due to deep emotions and depression. Her male friend who posted her death on Facebook, confirmed the ugly incident. “We spoke with her Thursday evening and …
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 …
Special Intelligence Squad of the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 12 suspected railway vandals and impounded two trucks conveying large quantities of stolen railway sleepers. National spokesperson for the Corps, Olusola Odumosu made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday, July 24. He said the arrests were made during three separate operations by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS) at Kafanchan-Kwoi Road, Jama’a Local Council of Kaduna State, …
Gunmen have kidnapped a former chairman of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Nasarawa State, Mr. Ismaila Konga. It was gathered that Mr Konga, popularly as Koolans, was kidnapped at 7: pm on Monday, May 1, 2023, alongside one Sule Coach and another person while on his way from Akwanga town, the headquarters of Akwanga local government to his country home, Andaha, where he stays with his family. It was further learnt that a Hilux …
A High Court sitting in Nasarawa State has convicted Fred Ayokhai, a teaching staff of the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) for teaming up with his children to assault a female student, Blessing Mathias. Recall that in October 2022, LIB had reported that Ayokhai, a lecturer at the Federal University of Lafia, joined forces with his children to attack a teenager who beat his daughter over a man. Ayokhai who reportedly works with the History and International Relations department …