Category: Crime Alert

By Sadiq Bello, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into a midnight attack on student hostels at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ibogun Campus, which left several students injured and robbed of valuables. The command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the development, noting that the Divisional Police Officer and Area Commander have been deployed to the scene to... Read more

By Musa Ibrahim, Jos Joint security operatives in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State have arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered N8 million ransom paid by a victim’s family, while also rescuing an abducted woman from captivity. The Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Council, Hon. Dr. Christopher Audu Manship, confirmed the development in a statement issued by... Read more

By Isah Jacob JOS — Three persons suspected of involvement in the killing of a traditional ruler in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State were reportedly lynched and burnt by an angry mob on Friday evening. The suspects were allegedly linked to the murder of Ponzhi Kwallak, the monarch of Kwallak community, who was said to have been... Read more

By Vincent Ekpo Renewed attacks and arson have triggered fresh panic in parts of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, forcing Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who recently returned to their homes to flee once more. The affected returnees, particularly in Mbayer/Yandev Council Ward, have reportedly begun abandoning their communities amid fears of escalating violence following the re-emergence of suspected... Read more

By Rasheeda Balogun ILORIN — The Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has absolved its abducted traditional ruler, Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda, of allegations linking him to the collection of mining royalties prior to his abduction. The clarification follows claims by the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, who had stated in an earlier interview... Read more