Crime

Bandits Wreak Havoc in Plateau, Killing 9

Published

1 year ago

May 22, 2024

Bandits have killed nine persons and destroyed six houses in Zurak and Dakai communities in the Wase of Local Government Area of Plateau State.

A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Alfred Alabo, however, indicated that the bandits met an “aggressive onslaught” by a combined team of security operatives.

“Some of the bandits were killed and one arrested at the Bangalala forest in Wase which is a border between Plateau, Bauchi and Taraba states,” he said.

According to him, other bandits who fled during the operation, attacked Zurak and Dakai Villages, killed nine persons and burnt down six houses.

He added, “Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police deployed more operatives to the area and directed the area commander of Langtang to relocate to Wase with immediate effect

“One of the bandits, who escaped and went to seek treatment at a hospital in Wase, was arrested with gunshot wounds. He has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.’’

He noted that the commissioner, who commiserated with those who lost their loved ones, assured residents of the command of its readiness to secure lives and property in the state.

Crime

FCT Police Rescue 23 Foreign Nationals, Arrest 14 Kidnappers in Nasarawa

Published

7 days ago

October 31, 2025

By Onilede Titi Faith

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Command has rescued 23 foreign nationals and arrested 14 suspected kidnappers during a major operation in Nasarawa State.

Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on Friday that the operation, carried out by the Scorpion Squad on October 22 at Angwan Adamu Ruga Fulani Zone B, Ado Mararaba, followed reports of foreigners lured to Nigeria under false job offers.

The victims, 14 men, eight women, and one child were held for ransom in two apartments before being rescued unhurt, except one who sustained a minor injury.

Adeh said the syndicate, led by transnational kingpin Abubakar Jigiba and his brother, Sougule Zoubere, demanded ₦10 million per victim. The duo remains at large.

Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, commended the operatives and urged residents to report suspicious activities, noting that the raid was part of ongoing efforts to curb banditry and kidnapping in border communities.

Crime

Pastor-Lawyer Re-Arraigned for Alleged Assault of 14-Year-Old Girl in Lagos

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1 week ago

October 30, 2025

By Samuel Adeola

A pastor and lawyer, Aka-Bashorun Olawale Akanni, has been re-arraigned before Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old girl.

The Lagos State Government charged Akanni, a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), pastor, with indecent treatment of a child under Section 135 of the Lagos Criminal Law, 2015. He pleaded not guilty.

Justice Oshodi upheld the bail earlier granted by a Magistrate’s Court and adjourned the case to December 9, 2025, for continuation of trial.

Crime

Lagos Police Arrest Three Inspectors for Brutal Assault on 22-Year-Old

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1 week ago

October 29, 2025

By Omoniyi David

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three inspectors for allegedly assaulting 22-year-old Jacob Sunday into a coma at the 22 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Barracks, Ogudu.

The suspects, Inspectors John Alom, Sunday Adoga, and Jehovah Usam reportedly lured the victim, son of Inspector Sunday Ochepo, into their room and beat him over an alleged affair with Mrs. Sarah Richard, wife of ASP Audu Richard, a resident of the barracks.

Jacob was rescued by detectives and rushed to the Police College Cottage Hospital, Ikeja, where he is receiving treatment.

Police authorities confirmed the arrest, adding that the officers are in detention as investigations continue.