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Escalating violence in Mercyland
Residents of the Mercyland community in Ikorodu are abandoning their homes following a series of brutal armed robberies and the murder of a prominent community leader.
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9 kidnap victims escape terrorists’ enclave, rescued by Troops in Katsina
Nine kidnap victims, including women and children, have been rescued in Katsina State after escaping a terrorist enclave where they were held for months. The operation by the Joint Task Force North West also resulted in the recovery of dozens of rustled livestock and the arrest of a suspected terrorist.
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Orile-Agege LCDA chairman pledges prompt salary, improved welfare for crime fighters
Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu has committed to enhancing the welfare and operational capacity of Orile-Agege LCDA Crime Fighters to bolster local security. The chairman announced prompt monthly salary payments and issued a stern warning against indiscipline to ensure professional service delivery.
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Death of nursing student: Police remand 'Odogwu Asaba' amid rape allegations
Delta State Police have remanded popular content creator 'Odogwu Asaba' following the death of 20-year-old nursing student Favour Agbro, who reportedly took her own life after alleging she was sexually assaulted.
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Kano Police foil suspected ammunition supply to bandits, arrest one
Police in Kano arrested a 28-year-old suspected ammunition supplier after a resident’s tip led to his interception in Rimaye Village, Bichi LGA, with officers recovering AK-47 rounds and suspected military gear. Investigations are underway as the command urges sustained community cooperation to disrupt bandit supply chains.
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Fear, rumours, reality: the bigger story behind Mushin panic
Widely forwarded messages alleging the shooting death of NURTW chieftain Toba Ijaiya and gunfire in Mushin triggered evening panic across parts of Lagos, even as police said there was no report of any shooting. The episode highlights how fast rumours can unsettle daily life and the importance of timely, credible official communication.
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Gunmen abduct Oyo school headmaster, demand N30m ransom
Gunmen have abducted Mr. Matthew Kolawale Owoade, headmaster of Nomadic Basic School in Igbojaye, Oyo State, with the kidnappers reportedly demanding N30 million for his release. The incident has deepened anxiety among his family, colleagues and residents amid concerns over rising kidnappings in the area.
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Family, crime, justice: the story behind the alleged murder of Adimike Godwin
The alleged murder of Adimike Godwin in Abuja's Guzape District has drawn public attention because two of the three defendants were identified by police as his children. The case, now before FCT High Court 13, centers on charges of culpable homicide and related offences as the defendants await further proceedings.
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How a routine highway check led to a major arms bust in Kaduna
Troops of Sector 7, Operation Enduring Peace intercepted a vehicle at Samaru Checkpoint in Kaduna State and recovered seven concealed weapons believed to be en route to criminal elements in Niger State. The operation, driven by intelligence and routine checks, underscores the stakes of stopping illegal arms before they reach communities already grappling with insecurity.
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Fresh Benue attacks claim 18 lives, angry youths storm Och'Idoma's Palace
At least 18 people were killed in separate attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, prompting angry youths to carry victims' bodies to the palace of the Och'Idoma in protest. The killings have deepened fear across Benue South and renewed calls for stronger security action.
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Operation Kosaye: Ogun Police arraign 43 suspects arrested in raid on criminal hideout
The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned 43 suspects arrested during a late-night SWAT raid on a criminal hideout in Isheri-Olofin, bringing the total number charged under Operation Kosaye to 76. Police said the operation targeted a location identified through intelligence as a hub for cultists, drug users, prostitutes and other criminal elements.
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Argument over meal ends in tragedy as Nasarawa man allegedly beats 20-year-old wife to death
Police in Nasarawa State have arrested a 30-year-old man over the alleged culpable homicide of his 20-year-old wife after a domestic dispute in Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area. The case has left two young children without their mother and renewed attention on the consequences of domestic violence.