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  • Police hunt for killers of youth leader, four others in Imo

    Police hunt for killers of youth leader, four others in Imo

    The Imo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the gunmen responsible for the killing of five residents in Ajanaumuna, Ezinachi, Okigwe Local Government Area of the state.

    The victims, identified as Edeh George, Emeka Ezeagwula, Chikodi Ezeagwula, Chidi Chileke, and Ejike Nwankwo, were fatally shot on August 22, 2025.

    According to eyewitnesses, the assailants stormed the community at about 10:30 pm, opening fire on the residents and setting ablaze the residence of the youth security leader.

    The police said it swiftly responded to the distress report, evacuating the victims to General Hospital, Okigwe, where they were confirmed dead on arrival.

    The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, in a statement on Monday, condemned the attack, assuring that the police will leave no stone unturned in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

     “Those behind the attack will be made to face the full weight of the law,” he stressed.

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    CP Danjuma, who is personally leading the operation, prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased victims and wished the injured survivor a speedy recovery.

    “We urge residents to remain calm as security has been reinforced in Okigwe and its environs,” he said.

    He urged members of the public to support the police with credible and timely information that can aid ongoing investigations. “We encourage the public to report to the nearest Police Station or via 0803 477 3600,” he said.

    The police operation is ongoing, with the command determined to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

  • Police arrest six robbery, cultism suspects, recover firearms in Enugu

    Police arrest six robbery, cultism suspects, recover firearms in Enugu

    The Police Command in Enugu State says it has arrested six suspects for alleged armed robbery and cult-related activities in separate operations within the state.

    This is contained in a statement on Monday in Enugu by SP Daniel Ndukwe, the command’s Public Relations Officer.

    Ndukwe explained that operatives of the command also recovered firearms, drugs and other incriminating exhibits from the suspects who were presently still under detention.

    He said that the feat was part of sustained onslaught against violent crimes and cult-related activities in the state.

    According to him, on Aug. 22, at about 5 a.m., operatives of the command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad arrested four male suspects.

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    ”One firearm, one expended cartridge, substances suspected to be methamphetamine (locally known as ‘Mkpuru-miri’) and other incriminating exhibits were recovered from them.

    ”Their arrest followed the confessional statement of one other suspect earlier arrested detained by the police operatives of Abakpa Division for cultism, armed robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm.

    ”Preliminary investigations revealed that while two of the suspects are members of the Black Axe Confraternity, the others confessed to belonging to the Vikings Confraternity.”

    The Enugu state command image maker further said that on Aug. 19, at about 6:30 p.m., operatives of the command working with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, stormed Ogor-Affa in Udi LGA and arrested another male suspect aged 48.

    ”A locally made pistol was recovered from him, and he confessed to being a member of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity,” he said.

    Ndukwe quoted the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, as reassuring residents of the command’s commitment to rid the state of criminal elements.

    Giwa urged citizens to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and promptly report suspected criminals and their activities to the nearest police station or through the command’s control room via 08032003702, 08086671202 and the state’s Command-and-Control Centre on 112, 09134666668, or 09134448093. (NAN)

  • Police deport Chinese gang kingpin

    Police deport Chinese gang kingpin

    The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has repatriated a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to China.

    Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejobi, yesterday said the operation underscores the NPF’s commitment to its fight against transnational organised crime.

    Qisheng, a notorious gang leader wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for orchestrating and leading violent organised crimes, fled his home country last year after a warrant for his arrest was issued by the Public Security Bureau of Zhijin County.

    Adejobi said Qisheng, who was determined to evade justice in China, had sought refuge in Nigeria before his arrest.

    Operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja tracked, surveilled, and apprehended the fugitive in Abuja on August 8, and following his arrest, the fugitive was repatriated on August 15, to Beijing under the police-to-police cooperation, coordinated by INTERPOL.

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    This decisive action was carried out, in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Beijing and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria

    The Force PRO further noted that the operation not only reaffirms the Nigeria Police Force’s resolve to ensure that no fugitive finds a safe haven within Nigeria but also reflects the strength of international partnerships in addressing the increasingly complex threats of global crime networks.

    Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun, has reassured the international community of the Police’s commitment to continuously improve on international alliances, leveraging intelligence-sharing and operational collaboration to ensure that borders never become barriers to justice.

    Egbetokun emphasised that the arrest and repatriation of Qisheng is a clear message to criminals worldwide that the Federal Republic of Nigeria will not be a hiding place for fugitives.

  • Edo Police launch manhunt for kidnap-suspects

    Edo Police launch manhunt for kidnap-suspects

    • Gunmen whisks away 13 passengers

    The Edo State Police Command has confirmed Saturday’s kidnapping, which was recorded live by social activist Martins Vincent Otse, alias VeryDarkMan (VDM).

    Commissioner of Police (CP) Monday Agbonikan, confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation, adding that the shot driver was responding to treatment.

    He thanked Otse and his team for the courage they displayed during the incident, noting that VDM’s insistence on taking the driver to the hospital helped to keep him alive.

    According to the CP, the kidnappers took 13 victims with them and efforts had started to ensure their safe rescue, and the arrest of the culprits.

    “We have already taken steps to ensure those kidnapped are rescued and the suspects apprehended. We have deployed operatives and technology. Our teams are combing the areas as I speak to you,” said CP Agbonikan.

    Otse, who was on a road trip in Edo State, had stumbled on kidnappers attacking a white bus, presumably an inter-state transport vehicle.

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    From the video he made around 4pm on Saturday, the kidnappers allegedly shot the driver and left him for dead while they marched the passengers into surrounding bushes.

    According to Otse, some military personnel mounted a checkpoint not far from where the incident took place but did not advance to confront the kidnappers.

    While other vehicles stopped moving toward that direction, VDM, in whose entourage was a policeman and some other men, charged them to keep moving to chase the criminals.

    He was able to get reinforcement from a patrol vehicle that was plying the same corridor and urged them to advance towards the scene to stop the criminals.

    A visibly angry Otse could be seen threatening to take up a gun and go into the forest to confront the criminals as he motivated the patrol vehicle to shoot at or run over any of the kidnappers who dared to confront them.

    As soon as they got close to the wounded driver, Otse was heard telling his team that they must take him up and rush him to the hospital.

    “We cannot leave him here. We will not go without him. That’s the human life we are talking about. Please lift him up for me and put him in the vehicle,” he signalled them, refusing  entreaties to the contrary.

    His acts of bravery and compassion have received accolades from thousands of Nigerians across social media who are demanding that the Federal Government gives him a national award.

  • Police probe death of twins  in Edo hospital

    Police probe death of twins  in Edo hospital

    Edo State Police Command has begun investigation into the death of twins in a private hospital nine days after they were delivered.

    Spokesman for the Edo Police Command, Chief Superintendent of Police, Moses Yamu, said detectives had started inquiries.

    The police began investigation after the couple, Mr. Jerry Sylvester and Mrs. Edwina Ezuruike Jerry, petitioned them on the matter.

    They demanded an autopsy to determine the cause of the twins’ death even as they accused the hospital of negligence, secrecy and incompetence.

    In the petition, the couple said they had paid N4.4 million in medical bills before the second baby died.

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    They claimed the deceased babies were delivered preterm on July 9, this year, at another hospital but were referred to Med-Vical Medical Centre the same day for paediatric and neonatal intensive care.

    According to the petition, “Our client informed us that, so far they have paid N4.4million and few days the second baby died.

    “When his wife got to the hospital, she discovered that they wrapped the baby in a carton with her legs and hands tied with heavy bandage on her head and blood was rushing out of the carton.

    “Our client stated that, the wife immediately called him and when he got there the following day and requested to see the baby, he was told that the person in charge was not in and they started demanding from our client to pay N2.7million as final payment.

    “It is disheartening that without allowing our clients to see the body of the baby, the hospital took the baby to the mortuary and denied access. We, therefore, appeal for urgent intervention so that culprits are brought to book,” the petition reads in part.

    Calls made to officials of the hospital were not answered.

  • Lady dies after visiting boyfriend in Osun, police to conduct autopsy 

    Lady dies after visiting boyfriend in Osun, police to conduct autopsy 

    The Osun State Police Command says it will conduct an autopsy on the body of a woman identified as Bidemi Omole, who died at her boyfriend’s apartment on her way to a church vigil.

    The incident reportedly occurred on Friday around 9:35 p.m. at Oke-Esa in Esa-Oke community, Obokun Local Government Area.

    Sources said Bidemi, who usually attended Friday night vigils, left home around 9 p.m. but stopped at her boyfriend’s house, where she died under unclear circumstances.

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    Police later arrested the boyfriend, identified simply as Yinka, after residents gathered at the house.

    Command spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi confirmed the incident and said investigations are ongoing.

    He said, “The death occurred on Friday. The deceased, Bidemi Omole went to her boyfriend’s house also located in Esa Oke. The boyfriend is identified as Yinka. From what the boyfriend told us, the deceased became sick after arriving at the house.

    “We were also told that she was rushed to a hospital but on the way, she gave up the ghost. The suspect is already with the police. An autopsy will be conducted to unravel the cause of the death. We assure a thorough investigation of the incident.”

  • Police launch manhunt for kidnappers in Edo

    Police launch manhunt for kidnappers in Edo

    …how VDM rescued shot driver as gunmen whiskaway 13 passengers 

    The Edo State Police Command has confirmed Saturday’s kidnapping incident which was recorded live by social activist, Martins Vincent Otse alias VeryDarkMan (VDM). 

    Commissioner of Police (CP) Monday Agbonikan, confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation, adding that the shot driver was responding to treatment. 

    He thanked Otse and his team for the courage they displayed during the incident, nothing that VDM’s insistence on taking the driver to the hospital helped to keep him alive. 

    According to the CP, the kidnappers took 13 victims with them and efforts had already commenced to ensure their safe rescue, and the arrest of the culprits. 

    “We have already taken steps to ensure those kidnapped are rescued and the suspects apprehended. We have deployed operatives and technology. Our teams are combing the areas as I speak to you,” said CP Agbonikan. 

    Otse, who was on a road trip in Edo State, had stumbled on kidnappers attacking a white bus, presumably an inter-state transport vehicle. 

    From the video he made around 4pm on Saturday, the kidnappers allegedly shot the driver and left him for dead while they marched the passengers into surrounding bushes. 

    According to Otse, some military personnel mounted a checkpoint not far from where the incident took place but did not advance to confront the kidnappers. 

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    While other vehicles stopped moving towards that direction, VDM in whose entourage was a policeman and some other men, charged them to keep moving in order to chase the criminals. 

    He was able to get reinforcement from a patrol vehicle that was plying the same corridor and urged them to advance towards the kidnapping scene in order to stop the criminals. 

    A visibly angry Otse could be seen threatening to take up a gun and go into the forest to confront the criminals as he motivated the patrol vehicle to shoot at or run over any of the kidnappers who dared to confront them. 

    As soon as they got close to the wounded driver, Otse was heard telling his team that they must take him up and rush him to the hospital. 

    “We cannot leave him here. We will not go without him. That’s a human life we are talking about. Please loft him up for me and put him in the vehicle,” he signalled them, refusing all entreaties to the contrary. 

    His acts of bravery and compassion have seen received accolades from thousands of Nigerians across social media who are demanding that the federal government gives him a national award. 

  • Police investigate death of twins in Edo hospital

    Police investigate death of twins in Edo hospital

    Edo State Police Command said it has begun an investigation into the death of twins in a private hospital nine days after they were delivered.

    Spokesman for the Edo Police Command, Moses Yamu, said detectives have commenced inquiries.

    The police began an investigation after the couple, Mr. Jerry Sylvester and Mrs. Edwina Ezuruike Jerry, petitioned the Police, calling for a discreet investigation into the death of their nine-day-old twin babies.

    They demanded an autopsy to determine the cause of the twins’ death, even as they accused the hospital of medical negligence, secrecy and incompetence.

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    In the petition, the couple said they already paid ₦4.4 million in medical bills before the second baby died.

    They claimed the deceased babies were delivered preterm on July 9, 2025, at another hospital but were referred to Med-Vical Medical Centre the same day for paediatric and neonatal intensive care.

    According to the petition, “Our client informed us that, so far, they have paid the sum of #4.4m, and in a few days, the second baby died.

    “When his wife got to the hospital, she discovered that they wrapped the baby inside a carton with her legs and hands tied with a heavy bandage on her head and blood was rushing out of the carton.

    “Our client stated that the wife immediately called him, and when he got there the following day and requested to see the baby, he was told that the person in charge is not around, and they started demanding from our client to pay the sum of #2.7m as final payment.

    “It is disheartening that, without allowing our clients to see the corpse of the baby, the hospital took the baby to the mortuary and denied access. We therefore appeal for urgent intervention so that culprits are brought to book,” the petition reads in part.

    Calls made to officials of the hospital were not answered.

  • Delta police arrest 8-member syndicate for robbery, fraud worth over N23m

    Delta police arrest 8-member syndicate for robbery, fraud worth over N23m

    The Delta State Police Command has arrested a syndicate allegedly involved in robbery and fraud during a week-long operation between August 11 and 16, 2025.

    Command spokesman SP Bright Edafe said operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team acted on credible intelligence to apprehend the suspects, who were notorious for robbing victims of valuables such as phones, motorcycles, jewellery, and cash, often using hypnotic tricks to defraud them.

    The suspects, identified as Ibrukoko (32), Obruch Actor (31), Lucky Umukoro (28), Emmanuel Buruutu (22), Musa Abdulahi (27), Sokoh (30), Preye Julius (36), and Kadija Abass (30), were reportedly operating in Warri, Ughelli, and parts of Delta and Edo states.

    Recovered items include two Toyota Camry cars (LND-809-HE and KSF-61-JU) and 16 suspected stolen iPhones. Preliminary investigations revealed the group defrauded victims of over N23.5 million and is linked to the theft of about 42 motorcycles and other valuables.

    Edafe said the suspects and seized items are in custody, with investigations ongoing to uncover more victims and recover additional exhibits.

    In a separate operation, police also arrested suspects found with 11 ladders.

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    He stated, “The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ekpan Police Division, upon receipt of numerous complaints about stolen ladders, where the suspects would come in the guise of being customers and never return with the ladder they hired. The DPO on August 12, 2025, detailed operatives who embarked on an intelligence-led investigation and arrested one Esquire Stanley.

    “The suspect said that he sold the ladder for N20,000 per ladder, for a ladder that normally sells for N250,000. Three other victims have also identified the suspects.”

    He said that further investigation led to the arrest of the receivers, namely Chinedu Okorie, Orgi Abara, Philip Augustine and Obone Jevweu and recovered eleven suspected stolen ladders.

    Edafe said the investigation was ongoing, revealing that 10 suspects were in custody.

  • Police nab 65-year-old arms dealer, recover over 1100 rounds live ammunition in Onitsha

    Police nab 65-year-old arms dealer, recover over 1100 rounds live ammunition in Onitsha

    A 65-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly being in possession of 1,100 rounds of live ammunition in Nkpor, Onitsha, Anambra State.

    Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Saturday said the suspect was apprehended by the operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, following tip off.

    He said the suspect confessed being involved in illegal sale of ammunition, adding that efforts were on to arrest other accomplices.

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    He said, “Anambra State Police Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, acting on credible information on August 22, 2025 arrested one Akpan Godwin ‘m’, aged 65 years, in possession of 1,100 rounds of live ammunition in Nkpor, Onitsha.

    “During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being involved in the illegal sale of ammunition and mentioned other individuals connected to the illicit trade.

    “Meanwhile the Operatives have stepped up the investigation/manhunt to uncover and apprehend all accomplices.”