Hoodlums kill man for hacking gang member to death

Tragedy struck on Tuesday at Old Road along Aduwawa in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, when some hoodlums reportedly attacked and killed a yet-to-be identified man for allegedly hacking a suspected robber to death.

IGP SALUTES NIGERIANS ON INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

 

·       Places Policemen at red alert

 

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, on behalf of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, heartily congratulates His Excellency, President Mohammadu Buhari, GCFR, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the entire people of Nigeria, on the nation’s 55^th Independence Anniversary.

IGP TASKS MOPOL COMMANDERS ON PROFESSIONALISM AND STRICT SUPERVISION OF THEIR MEN

 

·       Warns against illegal deployment to persons and corrupt practices

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase,at the official passing out ceremony of the Police Mobile Force Unit Commanders conversion course held at PMF Training College Ila Oragun, Osun State tasked the newly passed out PMF Unit Commanders to make supervision and total control of their policemen very seriously with a view to avoiding vicarious liability.

Mother baths 15-year-old daughter’s lover hot water

An angry mother has bathed a 30-year-old man with hot water at the Olodi Apapa area of Lagos State, after she discovered he was dating her 15-year-old daughter.

IG applauded over Falae’s rescue

A security analyst, Mr. Folorusho Atta, has applauded the swift response of the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase and his men, towards the kidnap of Chief Olu Falae.

PSC CONSIDERS 37 POLICE PENDING DISCIPLINARY MATTERS, 65 APPEALS

The Police Service Commission has taken various decisions in respect of Police discipline after exhaustively deliberating on 37 Pending Disciplinary Matters and 65 appeals and petitions before it.

We're not aware Falae’s family paid ransom-Police

The office of the Inspector-General of Police has been inundated with enquires on claims by Chief Olu Falae and his family that a ransom was paid to his abductors following the kidnapping incident involving him on 21^st September, 2015 and eventual release on 24^th September, 2015.

Buhari Reiterates Resolve to Fight Corruption

President Muhammadu Buhari has again stressed his determination and resolve to strengthen anti-graft agencies in Nigeria, with the view of ensuring that the war on corruption is fought to a conclusive end.

B’Haram torches 60 houses in Adamawa villages

Fleeing members of the Boko Haram sect have destroyed over 60 houses in three villages in Adamawa State, a local hunter told our correspondent on the telephone on Sunday.

Hajj stampede: NAHCON confirms 54 Nigerians dead

• 15 states lost pilgrims in disaster

Contrary to widely held belief that about 100 Nigerian pilgrims may have died in last Thursday’s deadly stampede in Mina by Muslim faithful taking part in the Jamarat in this year’s hajj exercise, only 54 Nigerians have been confirmed dead.

One killed, building set ablaze as cultists clash

There was palpable tension in Ogijo area of Ogun State as some suspected cult members went on the rampage, terrorizing residents after one of their members was allegedly killed by a rival group.

Ikorodu boat mishap: Captain arrested over inexperience

The captain of the ill-fated boat that claimed the lives of five persons on Ikorodu waterway on Saturday had been blamed for the accident and immediately arrested.

Workers tell tales of death, slavery in Chinese firm

Emeka Umoh, a worker with Hongxing Steel Company Limited in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State, was scalded to death after liquefied iron spilled on his body last Wednesday on duty.

LAWMA official arrested for stealing street light cable

An official of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has been arrested for stealing street light cable along the Opebi, Ikeja, area of Lagos State. 

Policeman killed my son, stole his N400,000 –Pastor

The late Abiodun and Balogun

Six days after the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni, disclosed that a notorious cult member, nicknamed Anarchy, was killed in gun duel with the police, the suspect’s father is now crying foul. The father of the deceased, Pastor Olumide Balogun, alleged a police sergeant mowed down his son in cold blood.

Community in the grip of robbers

Mr. Olumide Frank looked and sounded perturbed. Yes, he has every reason to be worried. In less than four months, robbers have stormed his community hree times. 

Lady narrates experience with ‘holy’ fraudsters

A 20-year-old student of the Nigerian Institute Journalism (NIJ), and part time worker, Miss Ngozi Ogbolu, has revealed her encounter with some ‘holy fraudsters’ who almost hood winked her into withdrawing all the money in her account and that of her mother’s. 

Four cops shoot dead 'armed' man in a wheelchair is caught on video

This is the shocking moment a disabled man in a wheelchair was shot dead in the street by Delaware police.

Couple murdered in their sleep

Police in Enugu State are investigating the circumstances surrounding the killing of a couple, Mr Marel Abah and his wife, Jacintha, in their sleep.

Police chiefs, stakeholders meet on insecurity

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, and other police officers had a closed door meeting recently with some local government area executives to discuss strategies to be adopted in tackling security challenges confronting the state. The meeting was held at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja.

200 Boko Haram members surrender to troops – Army

The Nigerian Army on Friday tweeted that over 200 members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect have surrendered to troops.

Criminal proceedings begin against Sepp Blatter as FIFA president is quizzed over criminal mismanagement

The Swiss attorney general has announced criminal proceedings have been opened against outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

Police constable kills two officers, shoots self

ASP Toyin Gbadegesin, Police Public Relations Officer in Yobe State, says a police constable suspected to have gone insane on Friday killed two senior policemen.

How gunmen abducted me, by politician

A politician, who was abducted by four armed robbers, has revealed how the incident and the magnificent role played by policemen attached to the Lagos State Command.

Prophet kills self in C&S Church over rejection

A man, identified simply as Prophet Wale, has killed himself in a Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Ona Iwa Mimo, on Otunba Bamidele Street, in the Ikotun area of Lagos State.

Boy, 17, needs N1.5m to walk

A 17-year-old, David Onuegbe, is unable to walk and is currently in pains. But for him to walk again and be relieved of the pains, David needs at least N1.5 million for a surgery. 

Woman brutalises, hides 13-year-old maid from police

The police in Lagos have arrested a woman, Esther Bello, for allegedly brutalising her 13-year-old househelp, identified simply as Titi, in the Obanikoro area of Lagos.

Saudi officials accused of causing Hajj stampede by closing off roads for dignitaries - as country's health minister says deaths of 717 pilgrims was 'God's will'

Saudi authorities were today accused of triggering the Hajj stampede that killed more than 700 by closing roads so dignitaries could reach a palace.

Forgive me, drug suspect begs fiancée

A 39-year-old waiter, who was arrested for alleged drug trafficking, has implored his wife-to-be to forgive him since he would not be able to make their planned traditional wedding anymore.

I made N6m as a fake lawyer – Suspect

A fake lawyer, Olawale Falola, said he made N6m from his victims who he promised to help secure jobs at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

Falae: I trekked for 30km, slept on the floor

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae, who was freed after spending four days in captivity, yesterday recounted his ordeal. 

HOW IGP RESCUED CHIEF OLU FALAE

As IGP coordinates operations

The rescue of Chief Olu Falae from his captives on September 24^th, 2015 was made possible as the Inspector-General  of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase,  coordinated both aerial and land operations to ensure the freedom of the former presidential candidate of the SDP. 

Man posted 30 photos of him having sex with his ex on Facebook after she left him

Nelson

A jilted boyfriend who posted 30 photos of himself having sex with his ex-girlfriend on Facebook when she split up with him today sobbed in court as he was spared jail for his 'revenge porn' act. 

Police rescue Falae, present him to family

The Police on Thursday rescued a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, from his abductors.

Horror at the Hajj: At least 700 people are crushed to death and hundreds injured in stampede during Muslim pilgrimage in Mecca just two weeks after crane collapse killed 100

At least 717 people have been crushed to death and hundreds of others hurt in a stampede of pilgrims in one of the worst incidents in years to hit the Muslim Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

Soldiers capture B’Haram kingpin, rescue 241 children, women

The war against terror received a major boost on Wednesday when Nigerian troops captured a member of the highest hierarchy of the Boko Haram group, Bulama Modu, along with 43 other members in Borno State.

Police rescue pastor’s daughter from kidnappers

Kidnappers yesterday engaged men of the Anambra State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in a gun duel. At the end of the shootout at Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area, the police arrested four of the suspected kidnappers.

We’ll take care of murdered housewife’s kids –CP

Owoseni

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni, yesterday said the Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has promised that the police would ensure that the four kids of Comfort Godwin, who was shot and killed by a trigger happy corporal at the Ijegun, Ikotun area of Lagos, are enrolled in school.

Sallah: Police to beef up security at worship centres, markets

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, yesterday said that security would be beefed up in different parts of the metropolis, urging members of the public to report suspicious movements at worship centres, markets and motor parks.

Beninoise kills man while fighting over birthday pig

Tragedy struck on Sunday in Tarkwa Bay, on the Lagos Island area of Lagos State, after a 30-year-old Beninoise, Samuel Francis, stabbed to death 35-year-old Clement Houme, during a scuffle for a birthday pig.

Surrender, get amnesty, police tell cultists

Police in Ogun State has given a two-week ultimatum to members of cult groups to renounce cultism, surrender their arms and ammunition or face the wrath of the law. 

IGP PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO THE FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY IN THE NORTH-EAST

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase,  once again reiterated the unalloyed commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to actively sustain the fight against insurgency in Nigeria.

CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF PARTNERS THE INSPECTOR- GENERAL OF POLICE ON IMPROVED NATIONAL SECURITY

In what appears to be building a tight security on our maritime routes, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, GSS, AM, PSC+, NDC and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, on September 23, 2015 met at the Force Headquarters, Abuja to form partnership in securing the sea ways of the nation.

‘Anarchy’ killed in gun duel with police

Policemen in Lagos State have killed one of the most notorious cultists, operating in the Bariga area of Lagos State.

Offa Poly student sells own baby for N70,000

Detectives attached to the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a tradomedical practitioner, Onalaja Olawole, and a couple who bought a baby for N136,000 at the Ipaja area of Lagos State. 

Buhari orders IG to rescue Falae

• Anglican archbishop leads prayers for ex-SGF’s release

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Solomon Arase and other security agencies to speedily rescue former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, who was abducted on Monday.

Death toll rises to 453 in Saudi Hajj stampede

At least 453 people have been killed in a stampede at the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia’s civil defence directorate said, as the death toll continued to rise.

NDLEA rejects judge in fresh Kashamu suit

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has asked Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court in Lagos to withdraw himself from a fresh suit filed by Senator Buruji Kashamu.

Fraudsters dupe female doctors

Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), an umbrella body of female doctors, Ebonyi State branch, yesterday said it was duped by fraudsters. 

Family kicks as policeman kills 33-year-old in Lagos

There was tension in the Ebute Oniyanrin in the Ilaje, Bariga area of Lagos on Tuesday after a police sergeant, Adekan Adesola, shot dead a 33-year-old man, Abiodun Balogun.

Robbers’ bullets hit corporal on private part

A police corporal, Gbenga Samuel, attached to Denton Police Station, Oyingbo, Lagos State, is presently battling to stay alive after some armed robbers attacked him and his team members. The hail of bullets from the robbers shattered the corporal’s waist and private part. 

Two rescued as two-storey building collapses

Two persons escaped death yesterday when a two-storey building under construction at No. 37, Agungi Ajiran Road opposite Olafemi Olatunji Street, Lekki in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State collapsed. 

NAPTIP arrests Dubai madams over sex slavery

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have finally arrested some members of a syndicate, which specialized in sending Nigerian girls to Dubai for prostitution.

N3. 1bn Subsidy Fraud: ABSENCE OF ABDULLAHI ALAO'S COUNSEL STALLS TRIAL

The absence of Abdullahi Alao's counsel on Wednesday September 23rd, 2015, stalled trial in the matter of  Mahmud Tukur, Ochonogor Alex, Abdullahi Alao and their companies:  Eterna Plc; AxEnergy and Star Inspection Services Nigeria Limited answering to a 38- count  charge of  conspiracy, and obtaining N3,121,393,098 unearned subsidy fund by false pretence and forgery at the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja.

Corruption: Lamorde Charges Women to Be Change Agents

Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde has stressed the need for women to be agents of change by being actively involved in the war against corruption, with a view to building Nigeria of our dream.

EFCC Arraigns Man for N4.5m Love Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on September 21, 2015 arraigned one Amadi Jude before Justice Emmanuel Obile of the Federal High Court Calabar, Cross River State on a 12-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence.

Ex-Banker, Others Held For N12m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 arraigned three former bankers - Rita Emmanuel, Orjiri Martins and Monday Chibueze Ben, before Justice G. C. Aguma of the State High Court, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing to the tune of N12,150,000.

IGP FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS ON THE OCCASION OF EID-EL-KABIR

·       Orders massive deployment of Police personnel and logistics to ensure hitch free Celebration

As Nigerian Muslims join their conterparts  across the world to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase  felicitates with Muslims in Nigeria as they celebrate this great  occassion.

EFCC Urges Court To Convict Man Who Jumped Bail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has invoked a section of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 to convict an accused person, Uba Mohammed for refusing to appear in court after he was granted bail on June 10, 2013.

Ex- Gov Sule Lamido, Sons, Others Arraigned

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 arraigned a former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, his two sons - Aminu Sule Lamido and Mustapha Sule Lamido, Aminu Wada Abubakar and Batholomew Darlington Agoha, before Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on a 27-count amended charge bordering on corruption and money laundering.

Falae: Fasehun orders manhunt for kidnappers

The founder of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasehun, has ordered his lieutenants to launch a manhunt for the kidnappers of Chief Olu Falae, who was abducted on Monday in Akure, Ondo State.

Army promotes 5,000 soldiers fighting B’Haram

The Nigerian Army has approved the promotion of 5,000 soldiers fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East and others involved in similar operations, as part of steps to boost their morale.

HARD TIMES AWAIT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE PERPETRATORS-IGP WARNS

As Federal Ministry of women affairs collaborates with the police

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase,  assured the Federal ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development of his total support on the clampdown on perpetrators of violent crimes and other gender-based violence against women and other vulnerable persons.

Fountain varsity DVC, son die in auto crash

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Fountain University, Osogbo, Prof AbdulHakeem Mobolaji and his 14-year-old son, Mohammed, died in an auto crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. 

PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CORRUPTION CONSOLIDATES IGP’S STAND AGAINST CORRUPTION

Solicits for a robust partnership with the Police

The efforts of the Nigeria Police led by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, at putting an end to corrupt practices and other unprofessional conducts within the Police received a boost on Monday, as Presidential advisory committee on Corruption led by Prof. 

Falae: Abductors demand N100m ransom

Suspected kidnappers Monday stormed Ilu-Abo in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State and kidnapped former presidential candidate of Alliance for Democracy (AD) and All Peoples Party (APP) in 1999 elections, Chief Olu Falae.

CP Owoseni: Lagos shouldn’t panic over Boko Haram

Mr. Fatai Ajani Owoseni is the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, having assumed office about six weeks ago. Since then, he has been preaching respect for human rights among officers and men. In this interview with JULIANA FRANCIS, Owoseni speaks on myriad of issues, including the Ikorodu bank robberies, cult wars, pipeline vandalism and recent scare over alleged arrest of Boko Haram insurgents in the state...

‘Policeman demanded sex to produce my husband’

• Says suspect’s wife who fears he has been killed by SARS operatives

Trust has definitely been erased from the vocabulary of Joy Bassey, a mother of four. Whenever her phone rings these days, she jumps in fright and usually takes a grim look at the number before tentatively picking the call. No matter who you’re, she would never allow you to know where she and children have been residing since the disappearance of her husband. Joy’s fear started in February 2015, after her husband was arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Ikeja Lagos Command and later disappeared while in SARS’s cell.

Boy, 4, dies inside father’s well

A four-year-old boy at Okwata village, Igbeagu community in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, identified as Chidiebere, has reportedly drowned inside his father’s well in their compound.

Oyo police rescue battered kidnapped businessman in Ibadan

Oyo State Police Command has rescued a Lagos-based businessman, Alhaji Abdul Akeem Amoo, who was kidnapped by some yet-to-be-identified men around the Oluyole Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

Nwosu: Inspector still on danger list

A Police Inspector, Mr Moronfola Oyeniyi, who was almost hacked to death on Wednesday while he and others were being taken to kidnappers’ den by a prime suspect, is still on danger list.

DPO removed over killing of mother of four

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Isheri Oshun Police Division, identified as Kenneth, has been redeployed over the killing of a mother of four by a police corporal attached to his station. 

Man’s stomach ripped a week after London trip

Homicide detectives of the Ogun State Police Command have launched investigation into the murder of a suspected cult members, whose stomach was cut open and his intestines ripped out at the Bariga area of Lagos State.

‘Murdered DSS operatives were on surveillance’

The seven operatives of the Department of State Services who were killed on Wednesday by vandals in Ikorodu, Lagos, did not engage their killers in a firefight before they were murdered, PUNCH Metro learnt.

Man arrested for attempting to defile his nine-year-old daughter

A 73-year-old Man, Agidi Omolola has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for attempting to defile his nine-year-old daughter in Ijare in Ifedore Local Government Area of the state.

EFCC Arrests Three Impostors for N20m Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday September 16, 2015 arrested the trio of Yakubu Dankaba (aka Yakubu Hamisu), Yahaya Baba and Usman Abdulhakeem (aka Chairman) at Area 3 of Garki District, Abuja for their involvement in a N20 million fraud.

Pension Scam: EFCCArraigns Four for N1.2 billion Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 arraigned four persons before Justice Abubakar Talba of the Federal High Court, Gudu, Abuja, on a 29-count charge bordering on conspiracy, and collecting by false pretence.

Bureau de change operator, others held for swallowing $156,000

Wrapped dollars

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a money laundering syndicate that specialises in swallowing dollars before travelling out of Nigeria.

‘Mad’ woman in hijab caught with three children

A supposedly ‘mad’ woman, wearing a hijab, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for stealing three kids from a community at the Itire area of Lagos.