Man arrested for allegedly setting wife ablaze in Lokoja
By Boluwaji Obahopo The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Jacob Irewa, for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze following a domestic disagreement at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Afusat, […]
Man bathes wife, son with acid in Edo — Police
The Police Command in Edo on Wednesday said it has arrested a middle-aged man for allegedly bathing his wife and four-year-old son with acid.
Police establish 5 units to address banditry in Sokoto
Police have established additional five units to strengthen the security activities against banditry and other criminalities in Sokoto State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Sakoto State command, Mr Sanusi Abubakar, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Sokoto. Abubakar said that the units covered Eastern parts of the state comprising Gwadabawa, Illela, Sabon Birni, […]
Students’ Abductions: Plateau women want schools to teach security drills
The Plateau branch of the Women’s Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, on Tuesday, called for security drills for students and staff in the face of repeated abductions in schools.
Boko Haram retakes Borno LG, residents trapped
By Ndahi Marama – Maiduguri Armed Boko Haram sect loaded with an unspecified number of gun trucks on Monday evening invaded Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno state and overwhelmed a military base, wreaking havoc. The incident continued unabated as the insurgents stormed a Humanitarian Hub and razed it down, even as thousands of residents […]
No ransom paid for Zamfara schoolgirls’ release ― Governor
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state has comfirmed the release of the Jangebe schoolgirls on Tuesday while also claiming no ransom was paid to their kidnappers. The governor, in a tweet, said; “Alhamdulillah! It gladdens my heart to announce the release of the abducted students of GGSS Jangebe from captivity. “This follows […]
