Crime

Mar
11
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Seven Killed, 140 American Troops Injured In Just 10 Days Of Iran War

Seven Killed, 140 American Troops Injured In Just 10 Days Of Iran War

Crime, International, War, World News
Seven Killed, 140 American Troops Injured In Just 10 Days Of Iran War The Pentagon admitted that at least 140 U.S. troops have been wounded after Reuters published reporting on American casualties on Tuesday, broadening the previously known toll of the war as Democratic lawmakers briefed on the fighting are warning that the Trump administration is moving toward a ground invasion. Reuters reported, citing two people familiar, that up to 150 American troops have been wounded in the first 10 days of the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran. The Pentagon’s top spokesperson said in a statement to the press…
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Mar
11
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ghana Immigration Arrests 93 Nigerians Over ‘Internet Fraud’ In Accra

Ghana Immigration Arrests 93 Nigerians Over ‘Internet Fraud’ In Accra

Crime, FGN, Immigration
Ghana Immigration Arrests 93 Nigerians Over ‘Internet Fraud’ In Accra The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) says it has arrested 93 Nigerians over alleged involvement in internet fraud and violations of immigration laws. In a statement on Monday, the GIS said the arrest followed an intelligence–led raid on a suspected internet fraud network operating at Devtraco Estate in Accra. According to the statement issued by Maud Anima Quainoo, the suspects comprise 91 males and two females. Quainoo added that 73 victims who had reportedly endured severe abuse and torture at the hands of the suspects were also rescued during the raid.…
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Mar
07
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Sad Day In Ebonyi As Kidnappers Kill Ex-Deputy Governor’s Father

Sad Day In Ebonyi As Kidnappers Kill Ex-Deputy Governor’s Father

Crime, News Flash, South East
Sad Day In Ebonyi As Kidnappers Kill Ex-deputy Governor’s Father The remains of Chief Francis Igwe, the kidnapped father of former Ebonyi Deputy Governor, Mr Kelechi Igwe have been recovered at the hideout of his abductors by the police The ex-deputy governor’s father was kidnapped on March 1 on his way to church at Ndufu-Alike community, Ikwo local government area (LGA) of Ebonyi. However, the Ebonyi Police Command in a statement issued to journalists in Abakaliki on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joshua Ukandu said the remains of the traditional ruler was recovered by operatives who…
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Mar
03
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
DSS Arrests Suspect Behind Attack On Peter Obi In Edo

DSS Arrests Suspect Behind Attack On Peter Obi In Edo

Crime, News Flash, Security
DSS Arrests Suspect Behind Attack On Obi In Edo The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the mastermind of the recent attempt to assassinate the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, in Benin, Edo State. Obi, a former Anambra State governor, former Edo State Governor, Chief John Oyegun and other chieftains of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) were on February 24 attacked by hoodlums. They escaped death by the whiskers when armed men fired several gunshots at them at their party meeting in Benin. Shortly after the attack, one Udeme Monday Stephen, posted…
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Mar
02
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
ICPC Recovers Wiretapping Equipment From El-Rufai

ICPC Recovers Wiretapping Equipment From El-Rufai

Abuja, Crime, News Flash, Politics
ICPC Recovers Wiretapping Equipment From El-Rufai The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it recovered equipment allegedly capable of tapping conversations and sensitive security documents from the Abuja home of former Governor Nasir el-Rufai. The commission also said it obtained a legal order from a Magistrate Court in Bwari in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to detain el-Rufai for 14 days, which is due to expire on Thursday. It denied allegations of arbitrary detention and repression of the former governor. The commission has asked the High Court of Justice of the Federal Capital Territory to dismiss…
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Feb
15
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Bandits Kill 32 Farmers, Abduct Many, Set Houses Ablaze In Niger State

Bandits Kill 32 Farmers, Abduct Many, Set Houses Ablaze In Niger State

Crime, News Flash, North Central
Bandits Kill 32 Farmers, Abduct Many, Set Houses Ablaze In Niger State Bandits have killed no fewer than 32 farmers in a series of attacks on Tugan-Makeri, Konsoko, and Pissa communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Residents told our correspondent that the first attack occurred at Tunga-Makeri in Konkoso Ward around 3:00 a.m., during which six people were killed. They said the bandits later invaded Konsoko and Pissa at about 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, shooting sporadically. In the attacks, 26 people were reportedly killed and several buildings, including a police outpost, were set ablaze. Sources added that…
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Feb
14
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
El-Rufai Accuses Ribadu Of Ordering His Arrest, Claims NSA’s Phone Tapped

El-Rufai Accuses Ribadu Of Ordering His Arrest, Claims NSA’s Phone Tapped

Crime, News Flash, Politics
El-Rufai Accuses Ribadu Of Ordering His Arrest, Claims NSA’s Phone Tapped The former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, ordered his arrest and is behind the alleged attempt to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday. Speaking on Friday in an interview with Arise Television, the former governor claimed that Mr Ribadu personally ordered his arrest. AttNews earlier reported that Mr El-Rufai was involved in a heated verbal exchange with security operatives at the Abuja airport, shortly after his arrival in the country. According to eyewitness accounts,…
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Feb
10
2026
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Gunmen Kidnap Nine Worshippers During Church Vigil In Benue

Gunmen Kidnap Nine Worshippers During Church Vigil In Benue

Crime, News Flash, Religion, Security
Gunmen Kidnap Nine Worshippers During Church Vigil In Benue The Benue State police command has confirmed the abduction of nine worshippers at Saint John’s Catholic Church, Ojije, in the Utonkon District of Ado Local Government Area of the state. The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Sunday night while attending a vigil on the church premises, as gunmen stormed the area and whisked them away. Udeme Edet, the police spokesperson for the Benue police command, confirmed the incident to journalists on Monday, saying the Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, had deployed tactical units to rescue the abducted worshippers. According to Ms…
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Feb
02
2026
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Catholic Priest Burnt Alive Inside His Car By Armed Bandits In Taraba

Catholic Priest Burnt Alive Inside His Car By Armed Bandits In Taraba

Crime, Northern Nigeria, Religion
Catholic Priest Burnt Alive Inside His Car By Armed Bandits In Taraba Rev. Fr. David Tanko, who was ordained a Catholic priest in 2008 for the Catholic Diocese of Jalingo in Northeastern Nigeria, was burned alive by armed bandits together with his vehicle. This horrific attack took place in Kufai Amadu, Takum, Taraba State. He body was burnt beyond recognition. According to reports, the priest was on his way to a meeting to mediate and reconcile the Tiv and Jukun tribes when he was attacked. The residents who witnessed the ugly incident described his death as a martyr of the…
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Feb
02
2026
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‘I Was Supposed To Be Shot In Failed Coup Against President Tinubu’ – Defence Minister

‘I Was Supposed To Be Shot In Failed Coup Against President Tinubu’ – Defence Minister

Armed Forces, Crime, FGN, News Flash
‘I Was Supposed To Be Shot In Failed Coup Against Tinubu’ – Defence Minister The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has said there were plans to shoot him in the failed coup against President Bola Tinubu. AttNews recalls that in October 2025, the military arrested sixteen officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. After an initial denial, the Director, Major General Samaila Uba, in a statement, disclosed that findings have identified several officers accused of a plot to overthrow the government, which is inconsistent with the ethics, values, and professional standards required of members of the…
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