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Police probe AAU lecturer’s death in Ekpoma hotel; three detained

Police say an Ambrose Alli University lecturer was found dead in an Ekpoma hotel and three people were detained for questioning. No authoritative cause of death has been established.

Anambra police arrest 13 in separate cult, robbery investigations

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

Police in Anambra State say 13 suspects were arrested in separate operations between September 30 and October 5. The alleged cult and robbery links remain under investigation and have not been tested in court.

Ogidi death trial: Prosecution closes case, defence opens October 21

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

The prosecution has closed its case after calling six witnesses in the Oghenemine Ogidi death trial. Five former police officers remain on trial, with the defence expected to open on October 21.

Police arrest suspect after High Chief shot dead at Ondo funeral

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

High Chief Akinwalere Akinola was fatally shot during funeral rites in Ayeka, Ondo State. Police have arrested one suspect and opened an investigation, while witnesses describe the shooting as accidental.

NURTW Member Shot Dead at Abijo Bus Stop in Lagos

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

A member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers has been shot dead at Abijo Bus Stop in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, as police investigate the attack and search for those responsible.

Rivers Police arrest two over Port Harcourt kidnapping, reported ₦10.3m ransom

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

Police say two suspected members of an alleged kidnapping syndicate have been arrested after a Port Harcourt resident was held for three days and released following a reported ₦10.3m ransom payment.

Two vigilantes reported killed, three injured in Plateau’s Bokkos

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

Residents and security-source reporting say two vigilantes were killed and three injured in Angwan Tsarki, Mangor, but Plateau Police have not publicly confirmed the incident.

Police investigate death of former Bauchi APC women leader

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

Police say Jemimah Dutse, a former Zonal Women Leader of the APC in Bauchi South, was found dead in her residence as homicide detectives investigate.

Delta police rescue woman, arrest five in three separate operations

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

Police in Delta State say one woman was rescued and five people arrested in three separate operations involving an alleged hostage case, cult-related killing and kidnap plot.

Sokoto Police Arrest Suspect After Stolen Goat Identified at Market

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

Police say the owner identified both the goat and the suspect at a Sokoto market. The suspect remains in custody and the alleged theft is under investigation.