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The police empower youths to fight crime — Gombe CP
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Our America dream turned to prostitution in Libya
Court remands pastor for alleged defilement of his daughter
Ese Oruru: Yunusa charged with criminal abduction
Police detain 14 goats in Osun
Ese faces first hurdle in Bayelsa

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Murdered MTN staff’s phone found with land agent
Operatives of the Lagos state investigation Bureau have arrested a 46-year-old land agent for been in possession of a phone of an MTN staff who was murdered on his way to work. It was learned that, the suspect identified as Abidioun Fabore, was nabbed after police investigations revealed that he was using the smart phone of David Olatunji Olawunmi who was murdered around tipper garage bus stop in Mowe.
Nigerian Navy rescues hijacked foreign ship, sends words to sea pirates
As they sailed on the turbulent tides of the sea off the coast of Cote D’Ivoire, several thoughts ran through the minds of the 18 crew members on board MT MAXIMUS, a Saudi-Arabian ship. Perhaps, some of the thoughts could have been when they would return home to their loved ones , having spent six months on the sea.Then, an incident that punctured their thoughts and truncated the sailing escapade occurred, with the unprecedented invasion of some armed pirates right inside the ship!
Vampire infiltrates prison, converts official
In July 2015 when a notorious kidnapper who had terrorized the South-East/South-South regions of the country, Henry Chibuzor, AKA Vampire, was arrested by the DSS and paraded by the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, many thought that it would be the end of a suspect who was accused of abducting over 200 prominent citizens and killing some of them after collecting ransom for their release.
My fiance was killed like a chicken
The peace experienced at 2nd Francis Ware house in Ajao Estate area of Lagos was Tuesday truncated following an uproar caused by the death of one Ifeanyi Eke. The lifeless body of Ifeanyi was dropped right in front of the gate of a building believed to be that of the assailant’s boss, with the aggrieved protesters spoiling for a fight . Crime Guard’s investigation revealed that late Ifeanyi Eke (29), from Owerri West local government area of Imo state , was allegedly stabbed to death by one Raphael Nwonye during an argument over off loading of goods.
How Delta communities assist police in fighting crime
The fight against crime has never been the singular responsibility of the police. Members of the public help in their own ways to ensure the police effectively carry out their primary responsibility of preventing and fighting crime. This has been in the form of reporting threat to lives and properties in their neighbourhoods to the police, and giving relevant information during police investigations.
Man killed over N100 debt in Ebony
ABAKALIKI—One Onuigbo Nwankwoeke of Onyikwa Alike in Ikwo Local Government Area in Ebonyi State was, weekend, reportedly killed by his kinsman, one Michael Ochaya, 50, while trying to recover N100 debt owed him by the suspect.
I stole my boss’s car to attend Valentine party – Suspect
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Emmanuel John, 26 years old for duplicating the car key of his boss, Mrs. Flora Ighalo, and later absconded with it without the knowledge of the owner.
Policeman loses sight while fighting crime
When retired Senior Inspector Sylvanus Okon, 58, who hails from Akpabuyo in Cross River State, joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Recruit Constable in August 1978, he had the mind to serve his fatherland with all his might, love and strength. And so it was as he moved headlong into the job of serving his country with all his being. He was determined to flush out any ill in the society by whatever name no matter the personality involved. For those who knew Sylvanus during his active years in the Nigeria Police Force, he was an officer to behold.
I joined Area Boys after my brother sent me out – Traffic robber
Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command, on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 apprehended Bayo Folayemi, 27, alleged to be a member of hoodlums terrorizing truck and lorry drivers along Apapa Expressway. The suspect, who lives under the bridge in Mile 2 area, was arrested after his partner, now at large, removed a wallet from their victim’s pocket.
Man beheads 3-yr-old niece for ritual
Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested a 42-year-old man, Samuel Omosaba, for allegedly beheading his three-year-old niece for ritual.
The niece, Adubarin Kola, was murdered at Ilepa quarters in Ikare-Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area of the state.

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