Crime

Sep
03
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Alleged Plot To Overthrow Tinubu Government: Wanted Briton, Andrew Wynne Replies Nigeria Police

Alleged Plot To Overthrow Tinubu Government: Wanted Briton, Andrew Wynne Replies Nigeria Police

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, International, News Flash
Wanted Briton, Andrew Wynne Replies Nigeria Police Over Alleged Plot to Overthrow Tinubu Government The Briton, Andrew Wynne, wanted by the Nigeria Police for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration has denied the allegation. Wynne, who spoke on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today from his base in the United Kingdom, said he was not aware he had been labelled a fugitive. The rebuttal comes a few hours after the Nigeria Police placed a N20m bounty on him along with a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, who has been described as an accomplice. Addressing journalists on Monday, the Force…
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Sep
02
2024
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Nigeria Police Declare Andrew Wynne Wanted Over Plot To ‘Overthrow’ President Tinubu

Nigeria Police Declare Andrew Wynne Wanted Over Plot To ‘Overthrow’ President Tinubu

Crime, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash
Police Declare Andrew Wynne Wanted Over Plot To ‘Overthrow’ President Tinubu The police high command, on Monday, declared Andrew Wynne (also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey), a British national, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government being led by President Bola Tinubu. It said the Force has specifically launched a comprehensive investigation on how foreign mercenaries and those it described as subversive elements plotted to overthrow the democratically-elected government of Nigeria. The spokesman of the force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this at Force Headquarters, Abuja said the British rented a space at Labour House, Abuja, for an…
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Sep
02
2024
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Israel Recovers Bodies Of 6 Hostages, Plus US Citizen In Hamas Tunnel

Israel Recovers Bodies Of 6 Hostages, Plus US Citizen In Hamas Tunnel

Crime, International, News Flash, World News
Israel Recovers Bodies Of 6 Hostages, Including US Citizen In Hamas Tunnel The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has recovered the bodies of six hostages killed by Hamas militants in Gaza – including an Israeli-American captive. In a tweet on Sunday, IDF named the victims as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Ori Danin. Goldberg-Polin was a California native who was taken at gunpoint at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023 — the day Hamas launched the surprise attack on Israel. Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesperson, said the hostages were “brutally murdered by…
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Sep
02
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Bandits Raze Abandoned Army Armored Vehicles Stuck In Mud

Bandits Raze Abandoned Army Armored Vehicles Stuck In Mud

Crime, News Flash, Security
Bandits Raze Abandoned Nigerian Army Armoured Vehicles Stuck In Mud A video has emerged of a jubilant terrorism kingpin, Bello Turji, and his armed bandits celebrating “victory” over the Nigerian military after burning down two Mines Resistant Armour Personnel (MRAP) vehicles stuck in the mud. Soldiers abandoned the vehicles during an operation in the troubled Zamfara State in the country’s North-west region. In the video, Mr Turji and his lieutenants are celebrating with victory slogans. “Bello Turji has seized two trucks. Nigerian Army Bello Turji is coming for you, Insha Allah, if you don’t allow peace to reign. We are…
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Aug
29
2024
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Man In Police Net For Allegedly Murdering Neighbor’s 4-Year-Old Daughter

Man In Police Net For Allegedly Murdering Neighbor’s 4-Year-Old Daughter

Crime, News Flash
Man In Police Net For Alleged Murder Of Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the murder of a 4-year-old child identified as Zinachukwu Ugwu, at her residence in Orba Road, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The Command in a statement made available through its spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe also confirmed the arrest of one 30-year-old Chukwuemeka Nweke, in connection with the crime. The statement disclosed that Police operatives serving in the Nsukka Sector of the Command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, arrested Nweke, following a distress call that he slit the victim’s throat with a knife while she…
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Aug
28
2024
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Dozens Dead As Gbagyi Natives, Herdsmen Clash In Niger State

Dozens Dead As Gbagyi Natives, Herdsmen Clash In Niger State

Crime, News Flash, Security
Dozens Dead As Gbagyi Natives, Herdsmen Clash In Niger State A violent clash in the Barkuta community of Beji district, located in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State, has reportedly resulted in multiple fatalities. The conflict, which erupted in the early hours of Tuesday, involved native Gbagyi people and herdsmen, leaving several individuals injured and homes destroyed. The violence was allegedly sparked after a prominent farmer in the community, simply identified as Alhaji, was killed by herdsmen on Monday evening. Alhaji had reportedly confronted the herdsmen about the invasion of farms by their cattle. When he failed to return…
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Aug
28
2024
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Gaza Death Toll Hits 50,435

Gaza Death Toll Hits 50,435

Crime, News Flash, World News
Gaza Death Toll Hits 50,435 At least 30 more Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, bringing the overall death toll since last Oct. 7 to 40,435, the Health Ministry in the enclave said on Monday. A ministry statement added that some 93,534 other people have been injured in the assault. “Israeli forces killed 30 people and injured 66 others in two ‘massacres’ of families in the last 24 hours,” the ministry said. “Many people are still trapped under the rubble and on the roads as rescuers are unable to reach them,” it added. Israel has continued…
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Aug
28
2024
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Media Influencer In Police Net For Posting Governor’s Wife Video On Social Media

Media Influencer In Police Net For Posting Governor’s Wife Video On Social Media

Crime, Human Rights, News Flash
Influencer In Police Net For Posting Governor’s Wife Video On Social Media Amnesty International has accused the Sokoto State Government of unlawfully influencing the arrest of a social media user, Shafi’ u Umar Tureta. According to the human rights group, heavily armed police officers arrested Tureta after he posted a viral video online that showed the lavish birthday celebration of the governor’ s wife. In a public statement, Amnesty International expressed its concern over what it sees as a clear violation of human rights. ” Right now, plans are underway to drag Shafi’ u Tureta before a court in an…
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Aug
26
2024
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Six Killed As Police, Shi’ites Clash In Abuja

Six Killed As Police, Shi’ites Clash In Abuja

Abuja, Crime, News Flash, Security
Six Killed As Police, Shi’ites Clash In Abuja Six persons were killed as tensions escalated at the Julius Berger area of Abuja on Sunday following a violent clash between members of the El Zakzaky movement, also known as Shiites, and officers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command. Two police officers were among the dead, while several others sustained gunshot injuries, it was gathered. Chaos erupted when members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), identified as the Shiite group, allegedly attacked a police checkpoint at Wuse junction. According to officers from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police…
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Aug
24
2024
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The Mandate Of Securing ABIA State Is Sacrosanct, Gov. Otti Declares

The Mandate Of Securing ABIA State Is Sacrosanct, Gov. Otti Declares

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Security
The Mandate of Securing Abia State is sacrosanct, Governor Alex Otti Declares. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he will continue to deliver on his mandate of securing the State and called on all Abians to join hands to boost security in the state. Governor Otti stated this while declaring open the Renewed Hope Agenda, a Citizen's Town hall Engagement on strengthening Community policing in Nigeria held at the international conference centre, Umiahia. Speaking at the town hall meeting with the theme: "Community policing, Building a Safer State Together", Dr. Otti underscored the importance of security. According to him,…
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