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Ethiopia files terrorism charges against opposition leaders
Ethiopia announced Saturday it was charging leading opposition politicians Jawar Mohammed and Bekele Gerba with crimes including terrorism and incitement to violence, a move that risks further inflaming tensions in the restive…
Two killed, 14 wounded in shooting at US party
Two people were killed and 14 wounded early Saturday in a shooting at a backyard party in Rochester, New York state, police said.
Officers responding to reports of gunfire in the area found a “chaotic scene” with about 100…
Bandits kill two policemen, five farmers in Sokoto, Katsina
In what appears to be reprisal attack after three suspected bandits were killed, gunmen have killed two policemen and five farmers in two separate attacks in Sokoto and Katsina respectively. Armed gangs, called bandits by locals, regularly…
Troops intercepts bandits attack, rescues 22 kidnapped victims in Zamfara, Katsina.
Troops of Operation Sahel Sanity fighting banditry, kidnapping and other nefarious crimes in the north west zone has foiled bandits attacks on some villages rescuing 22 kidnapped victims and recovered many arms and ammunition in Zamfara and…
Family demands justice for Osun youth chased to death by JTF
The family of Idris Ajibola, who died in a road crash after being chased by a vehicle belonging to Joint Task Force of the Osun State Government, has demanded the immediate prosecution of those who caused the accident.
Idris, a mobile…
Police release guidelines for Edo governorship election
The Nigerian Police Force has released guidelines for all eligible voters participating in the Saturday, September 19, Edo State Governorship election.
The guidelines were contained in a statement released on Thursday by the Edo State…
Man organises kidnap of his neighbour’s wife and her 8-month-old baby
One Buba Mohammed a.k.a Mallam, has been arrested for organising the kidnap of his neighbour's wife and her eight-month-old baby.
Buba had connived with a syndicate of kidnappers from Taraba and Adamawa to kidnap Aishatu, wife…
Bandits kill DPO in Sokoto, kidnap wives of prominent businessman
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Gidan Madi police station in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State has been killed by suspected bandits.
It was gathered that the incident occured on Thursday night.
The gunmen…
Edo election: IGP orders restriction of vehicular movement
In line with concerted efforts at ensuring public order and safety during the forthcoming Edo Gubernatorial election slated to hold on Saturday, September 19, 2020, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the…
NDLEA intercepts 1.6 kilograms Tramadol heading for Turkey
Barely a few days after the resumption of international flights, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Special Area Command, has intercepted 1.6 kilogramme of controlled drugs suspected…