Crime

Feb
09
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Yuppy Anambra Born Celebrity Billionaire Native Doctor ‘Akwa Okuku Tiwaraaki’ Has Been Arrested

Yuppy Anambra Born Celebrity Billionaire Native Doctor ‘Akwa Okuku Tiwaraaki’ Has Been Arrested

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security, South East
Popular Anambra Celebrity Native Doctor Akwa Okuko Tiwaraaki Has Been Arrested Popular celebrity Native Doctor, Akwa Okukotiwaraki has been picked up by men of the Anambra State vigilante operatives, Agunaechemba. Akwa Okuko was picked up on Saturday according to a post on Soludo TV Facebook page. He was arrested following allegations that he prepares juju for kidnappers who masquerade as yahoo boys, terrorising the state. According to a post on the platform, “Akwa Okuko tiwaraki n’Oba denies okeite and has been detained for further investigation by the Security Agency.”
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Feb
09
2025
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THISLIFE: Police Detain 10-Year-Old Boy For Defiling 3-Year-Old Girl

THISLIFE: Police Detain 10-Year-Old Boy For Defiling 3-Year-Old Girl

Crime, News Flash, Police Force
THISLIFE: Police Detain 10-Year-Old Boy For Defiling Three-Year-Old Girl The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has stated that it has arrested a 10-year-old boy identified as Bright James following an allegation that he defiled a three-year-old girl. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, stated this in a statement on Saturday in Uyo, the state capital, following reports that James was illegally detained. She disclosed that the suspect voluntarily admitted to the offence without coercion, adding that the suspect would be charged to court on Monday, February 10, 2025. She said, “The attention of the Akwa Ibom State…
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Feb
09
2025
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Tragedy As Assistant Superintendent Of Police Commits Suicide

Tragedy As Assistant Superintendent Of Police Commits Suicide

Crime, Obituary, Police Force
Tragedy As Assistant Superintendent Of Police Commits Suicide A police officer identified as ASP Shafi’u Usman Bawa with AP/No 337979 on Saturday committed suicide in Kontagora town, Niger State. This was confirmed in a signal shared by the Nigerian police which SaharaReporters obtained. It stated that Bawa took his own life by hanging himself from the ceiling. According to the wireless message, the deceased’s father, Mr. Usman Bawa, a resident of Rigasa area in Kontagora, reported the incident to the police authorities. It was stated further that the lifeless body was subsequently taken to the General Hospital Kontagora, where a…
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Feb
03
2025
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‘How Security Operatives Rescued 23 Kidnap Victims From Gunmen In Kaduna’

‘How Security Operatives Rescued 23 Kidnap Victims From Gunmen In Kaduna’

Armed Forces, Crime, Mishap, News Flash
‘How Security Operatives Rescued 23 Kidnap Victims From Gunmen In Kaduna’ Police acting in concert with military operatives have rescued 23 kidnapped victims from a gang of gunmen in Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Kaduna Police Command spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, in a statement on Sunday said security operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kajuru Division and military personnel rescued the kidnapped Villages on Feb. 2. He said the security operatives acted on credible intelligence regarding the movement of bandits in Kajuru area and rescued the victims. Hassan said that the joint operatives advanced…
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Jan
30
2025
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Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai Indicted In Plot To Overthrow President Tinubu

Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai Indicted In Plot To Overthrow President Tinubu

FGN, Crime, News Flash, Politics
Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai Indicted In Plot To Overthrow President Tinubu Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and other prominent politicians have been accused of planning to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The allegation was made by a group known as Joint Action on Democracy (JAD). According to JAD, these politicians are aggrieved because President Tinubu has initiated reforms that are already showing positive results. The group believes that this has made the politicians realize they have no chance of winning the next general elections, even if they work together. JAD specifically mentioned that Atiku, El-Rufai, Peter…
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Jan
29
2025
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Alleged Sexual Harassment: ICPC Opens Probe Into Case Against FUOYE Vice – Chancellor

Alleged Sexual Harassment: ICPC Opens Probe Into Case Against FUOYE Vice – Chancellor

Crime, Education, News Flash
Alleged Sexual Harassment: ICPC Opens Probe Into Case Against FUOYE Vice-Chancellor The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced probe into the alleged sexual harassment case involving the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Abayomi Fasina, a professor. The development followed a petition from a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) to ICPC. The anti-graft agency received the petition on Monday, 27 January. Confirming receipt of the petition, Demola Bakare, the spokesperson for the ICPC, told PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday that the commission had already started taking action on the matter. “Within 24 hours…
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Jan
28
2025
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EFCC Operative Found Dead On Lagos Street

EFCC Operative Found Dead On Lagos Street

Crime, News Flash, Obituary
EFCC Operative Found Dead On Lagos Street An official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been found dead on the street of Lagos state. In a viral video shared online, the official simply identified as Sylvanus was dressed in a burgundy traditional attire and lying lifeless on the road. He was also surrounded by some Nigerians including two police officers who were making efforts to search the content of a small bag he carried for any means of identification. With an identity card found on him, onlookers in the video kept asking where the deceased works. “Where…
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Jan
27
2025
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Anambra Govt Demolishes Hotel Used As Kidnappers’ Den With Over 30 Graves Found

Anambra Govt Demolishes Hotel Used As Kidnappers’ Den With Over 30 Graves Found

Crime, News Flash, South East
Anambra Govt Demolishes Hotel Used as Kidnappers’ Den With Over 30 Graves Found The Anambra State Government has demolished a kidnappers’ den disguised as a hotel along the Onitsha-Owerri Road. This was made known in a statement shared on the Anambra State New Media X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. According to the statement, the hotel, known as Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, also referred to as “La Cruise Hotel”, was reportedly a hub for kidnappers and other criminal elements. The statement added that the hotel has over 30 well-partitioned graves. The statement read, “Oba, Idemili South LGA! Demolition…
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Jan
26
2025
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EFCC Names Admin Building After Officer Killed By Suspected Fraudster, Vows Justice

EFCC Names Admin Building After Officer Killed By Suspected Fraudster, Vows Justice

Crime, News Flash, Obituary
EFCC Names Admin Building After Officer Killed By Suspected Fraudster, Vows Justice The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has directed that the Administrative Department of its Academy be named after the slain officer, Aminu Salisu, killed by a suspected internet fraudster in Anambra. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede announced this on Saturday in Abuja at the 2024 EFCC Rewards and Recognition ceremony. Salisu, an Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, was shot dead while on a legitimate duty by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Ikechukwu on Jan. 17. Olukoyede also vowed that justice would be ensured and that Salisu’s killer…
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Jan
26
2025
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There Are More Yahoo Boys In Government Than Outside – Peter Obi

There Are More Yahoo Boys In Government Than Outside – Peter Obi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, Politics
There Are More Yahoo Boys In Government Than Outside – Peter Obi The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has accused the Nigerian government of harbouring more corrupt individuals than the wider society. Speaking at Nexford University’s 4th graduation ceremony in Lagos on Saturday, Mr Obi lamented that Nigeria is being exploited by public officials who misuse resources for personal gain. Mr Obi, who was the guest speaker of the ceremony emphasised the importance of strong leadership, noting that it is crucial to manage the affairs of the country. “For governance, don’t think when we talk about vices, it…
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