Woman arrested for alleged attempt to smuggle ‘Colos’ into Ogun prison
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Ogun State Command, has arrested a female visitor, identified as Mrs Iyabo Sowunmi, for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara, Abeokuta. Sowunmi was arrested at about 1:33 p.m. on Friday during routine screening at the facility’s main entrance […]
Two killed, several others injured in Bauchi gas explosion
By Charly Agwam – Bauchi At least two persons have been reported dead with several others severely wounded following an explosion from a gas cylinder at a welder workshop in the town of Azare, Katagum local government area of Bauchi State. According to an anonymous eyewitness account, a trailer that was parked at the welder’s […]
Scores escape death as fuel tanker explodes in Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Residents and motorists narrowly escaped death in the early hours of Tuesday, when a diesel-laden tanker suddenly exploded after losing control along Banire, Ikotun Road, Alimosho area of Lagos state. According to a source, the incident occurred at about 1 am. Fortunately, there were no casualties nor property damaged by the inferno […]
NAPTIP bursts child trafficking syndicate in FCT, rescues 4 children
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has burst a notorious child trafficking syndicate in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and arrested a suspect. The agency said this in a statement by the head of its Press and Public Relations Unit, Mrs Stella Nezan, in Abuja on Monday. The […]
Police arrest 12 suspects over attempt to burn station in Lagos
The police in Lagos State have arrested 12 suspects who attempted to burn Oke-Odo Divisional Police station. The police Command also debunked the rumour that a police station was burnt in the state. Police spokesman, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement issued in Ikeja on Monday that: “Lagos State Police Command has tactically repelled […]
Police arrest 2 robbery suspects, recover stolen firearms in Ebonyi
The police in Ebonyi have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms and ammunition in Isu in Onicha Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson in the state, DSP Loveth Odah, said in a statement issued in Abakaliki on Monday that the suspects, Eluu Emmanuel, was arrested alongside the gang leader only known […]
