Imo police locate abducted NYSC members’ camp, IED threat delays rescue
The Imo State Police Command has identified the location where 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in the state are believed to be held, but security operatives have delayed moving into the area over fears that the camp has been planted with improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, […]
2 brothers docked for allegedly assaulting police officer
Two brothers who allegedly assaulted a police officer on Tuesday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. The police charged Rilwan, 18 and Rasheed Shonde, 20, who reside in Ikeja, Lagos State with conspiracy, breach of peace, and assault. The Prosecution Counsel, Sgt Olasunkanmi Adejumola, told the court that the defendants and others still at large […]
Man docked for allegedly buying stolen materials worth N500,000 for N7,500
A 55-year-old man, Abdullahi Mohammed, on Tuesday appeared in a Gwagwalada Chief Magistrates’ Court, FCT, for allegedly buying stolen roofing materials worth N500,000 for N7,500. The police charged Mohammed, who lives in Angwan Dodo, Gwagwalada, Abuja, with receiving stolen properties. The Prosecution Counsel, Abdullahi Tanko, told the court that Isiaka Sani of Gwako village, Gwagwalada, […]
COSEYL backs Ortom on call for farmers to bear arms
Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has supported the call by Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State for farmers to be constitutionally empowered by to carry AK-47 rifles to defend themselves against killer-herdsmen.
Mechanic in court for allegedly stealing laptop
A mechanic, Abdullahi Yusuf on Tuesday appeared in a Grade I Area Court in Karu, Abuja, for allegedly stealing a laptop worth N40, 000. The police charged Yusuf, 28, of Nyanya, Abuja with theft. The Prosecution Counsel, Osho Olanrewaju told the court that on Aug. 22, the defendant broke into the complainant’s shop and stole […]
Man docked for engaging herbalist to accuse woman of stealing
A 36-year-old man, Amos Danjuma, on Tuesday appeared in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for engaging a herbalist to falsely accuse a woman of stealing N50,000. The police charged Danjuma, whose address was not given with false accusation, breach of peace and unlawfully trial by herbalist. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to […]
