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Police rescue kidnap victim in Delta

Police rescue kidnap victim in Delta

By Ochuko Akuopha POLICE in Delta State command has rescued one Ibude Celestine from the clutches of kidnappers at the Ekrehavwe Community junction of Ughelli/Warri, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State. Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Mr. Bright Edafe, who stated this in a statement, said: “On 27/5/2021 at about 0845hrs, […]

Bandits kill 4, injure 1 in Kaduna ― Commissioner

Bandits kill 4, injure 1 in Kaduna ― Commissioner

The Kaduna State government on Tuesday said bandits killed four persons and injured one in Jema’a Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for  Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, announced this in a statement on Tuesday. Aruwan said security agencies reported the attack on Goska community in Jema’a Local Government Area of […]

1 dead, 2 injured in accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

1 dead, 2 injured in accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) says a driver died and two other persons sustained injuries in a lone accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Tuesday. Mr Olusola Ojuoro, Mowe-Ibafo Divisional Commander of the corps, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the incident happened at about 6.03 a.m. Ojuoro explained that […]

Robbers invade Alafia Estate, cart-away money, laptops, others in Ibadan

Robbers invade Alafia Estate, cart-away money, laptops, others in Ibadan

Suspected gunmen numbering about 12 on Sunday night invaded Alafia Estate in Orogun area of Ibadan, Oyo state, and carted away laptops, money and other valuables. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the robbers were able to gain entry into the Estate through the recently dredged carnal linking Barika, Agbowo, and Orogun in […]

IPOB sit-at-home order cripples socio-economic activities in South-East

IPOB sit-at-home order cripples socio-economic activities in South-East

Human and commercial activities were grounded in the South-Eastern states on Monday as residents obeyed the sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In Umuahia, the Abia capital, and adjoining villages, residents stayed back home, leaving the streets, especially the ever-busy city centre, known as Isigate, completely deserted. Government offices, schools, banks, […]