Crime

Nasarawa: Gunmen Abduct Former Lawmaker, Kill Police Escort

Published

11 months ago

December 3, 2024

By Emmanuel Ogbodo

Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu, a former member of the House of Representatives, was abducted by gunmen on Monday evening near Nunku in Akwanga Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.

The assailants, believed to be bandits, attacked while Dr. Kigbu was traveling to Jos, Plateau State.

The attack took place around 6 p.m. on a notorious stretch between Nunku and Gwantu in Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

Witnesses reported that the gunmen fired indiscriminately, causing panic among travelers.

During the confrontation, Dr. Kigbu’s police escort engaged the attackers but was tragically killed in the exchange of gunfire.

Local sources have confirmed that the area has been a frequent target for criminal activities, including armed robbery and abductions.

Efforts to contact DSP Ramhan Nansel, spokesperson for the Nasarawa State Police Command, for further comments were unsuccessful at the time of this report.

Dr. Kigbu, who served as the representative for Lafia/Obi Federal Constituency in Nasarawa State from 2011 to 2015 under the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), later joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Investigations into the abduction are underway, amid growing concerns over the escalating security challenges in the region.

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

Published

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

Published

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.