By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Federal Government said it has begun a manhunt for the 575 inmates of the Oyo Medium Security Custodial Centre in Oyo State who are currently at large following Friday attack on the prison by armed criminals. It said, so far, 262 inmates have been recaptured, promising to recapture the […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its aircraft in Operation ‘Hadin Kai’ (OPHK) have continued to pound insurgent targets on islands and localities around the Lake Chad. Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore, Edward Gabkwet, made the declaration in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. “Credible intelligence was received on […]

By Boluwaji Obahopo The Nigeria Police said it has apprehended three kidnappers who have been terrorising part of Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Public Relation Officer, DSP William Anya made this known on Saturday in a statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja. According to the statement, “Consequent upon the activities of criminal elements […]

Police in Ondo State on Saturday confirmed the abduction of two little girls of nursery and kindergarten classes and the stealing of their mother’s car in Akure. DSP Funmilayo Odunlami, Police Public Relations Officer in Ondo State told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the abduction took place on Friday night. She said upon […]

By Adeola Badru – Ibadan The Correctional facility in Abolongo area in Oyo, Oyo State, was attacked by gunmen, late Friday night and with all prisons therein set free. Sunday Vanguard gathered that gunmen stormed the facility late on Friday night, attacking with grenades to gain access and set the prisoners free. ALSO READ: 11 […]