Crime Facts

27 Simon Ekpa boys, others killed in Enugu – Govt

The Enugu State Government said on Wednesday that security agencies in the state have killed no fewer than 27 criminals terrorising the state, including some followers of Finland-based Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa. This was according to a statement on Wednesday released by Governor Peter Mbah’s media office. The statement said the criminals were eliminated over […]

Police kill over 30 suspected kidnappers in Enugu

No fewer than 30 kidnappers, including members of the Biafra Auto Pilot, also known as Unknown Gunmen, a notorious breakaway faction of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) loyal to the Finland based, Simon Ekpa, which terrorised Enugu and its environs had been gunned down in shoot-outs with security operatives at various locations across […]

Bandits Kill Katsina ‘Gov’s Aide, Wife,, Kidnap 29

Bandits have killed Salisu Ango, the liaison officer to Governor Umar Dikko Radda in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State and his first wife, while his second wife was abducted.The gunmen in their numbers have also reportedly killed one person, injured another and abducted 28 others in Shirgi Community of Batsari Local Government Area, […]

Gunmen kidnap over 20 medical students in Benue

More than 20 medical and dental students, along with a house officer, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State. The students were travelling to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu when they were ambushed around 5.30pm in the Otukpo area, reports Vanguard. The victims are reportedly from […]

Kidnappers On Prowl In Anambra, Abduct NYSC Coordinator, His Driver, Traditional Ruler’s Son, Others

…..Receive Millions of Naira As Ransom Kidnappers have intensified their nefarious activities in Anambra State in recent weeks, digging deep into Onitsha, the State commercial nerve center hitherto considered safe. At least in the last two weeks, these scoundrels have extended their activities to Government officials, priests, traditional rulers, and, of course, businessmen. A competent […]

We Will Not Tolerate Coup—Military

  The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has said the Nigerian military will not accept anyone pushing or calling for a change of government. Musa stated this on Monday in a chat with State House correspondents after the National Security Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […]

BREAKING: Villagers elders shot dead in Imo community

  Gunmen on Saturday evening shot dead the president General of Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in the Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo state, Hyginus Ohazuruike and six village heads from the autonomous community. An source in the community who doesn’t want to be mentioned, revealed that the gunmen who operated in a vehicle struck […]

Two Killed In Fresh Attack At Ebonyi Military Checkpoint

  Two persons have been reportedly killed during an attack on a military checkpoint along the Amangwu axis of the Amasiri-Owutu road in the Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. According to an eyewitness, the attack was carried out in the early hours of Friday by gunmen who operated on a motorcycle. The eyewitness […]