The Ebonyi State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the killing of three persons in cult clashes, in Oriuzor community, Ezza North Local Government Area of the state. The Police spokesperson, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the development while speaking with DAILY POST, noting that the situation has been brought under control. He said, “I know we […]
Customs announces arrest of fraudster involved in recruitment scam
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced the arrest of Abdul-Rahman Ibrahim for alleged involvement in fraudulent activities and impersonation of the Comptroller-General of Customs and other high-ranking government officials. Abdullahi Maiwada, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Customs Service disclosed this in a recent statement. He revealed that the suspect’s arrest was made possible through intelligence […]
Police arrest 22-year-old for buying car with fake bank alert in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Bakare Ayobami, for allegedly buying a car with fake bank alert. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday in Akure. Odunlami-Omisanya said on October 26, 2023, a case of cybercrime was reported to the police, involving the […]
Inferno kills one, destroys many shops in Zamfara market
A fire outbreak has destroyed several shops and killed one person at Gusau Central Market in Zamfara State. DAILY POST gathered that the fire broke out at around 8:30 pm on Tuesday in the furniture section of the State capital’s largest market. According to the Commander of the Nigerian Fire Service, New Market Office, Hamza […]
Woman arrested in Anambra for attempting to sell grandsons
Officials of the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare have arrested a 38-year-old woman, Chinyere Chukwu, for attempting to sell two of her grandsons. The mother of 11 was arrested alongside her 17-year-old daughter, Joy Chukwu, who is the mother of the boys. Chukwu was arrested after the Commissioner for Women Affairs […]
Troops neutralize bandits’ leader, others, rescue 20 victims
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North West Operation Hadarain Daji, (OPHD) have again rescued 20 kidnapped victims in a separate operation. They also neutralized two terrorists, including a notorious terrorists’ leader in Zamfara State. The bandits’ kingpin, identified as Sule, was said to have been eliminated and his gang members fled from their hideouts […]
Bandits: Troops rescue three victims in Taraba
Troops of the 114 Battalion (Rear) of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in Jalingo, have rescued three individuals who fell victim to kidnappers in Taraba State. In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday in Jalingo, the state capital, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Lieutenant Olubodunde Oni said: “acting on […]
Man bags double life imprisonment for defiling neighbour’s children
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, on Tuesday, sentenced a 45-year-old man, Paul Ndedigwe, to double life imprisonment for defiling his neighbour’s two children, aged six and seven. Justice Abiola Soladoye, in her judgment, held that the prosecution proved two of the three counts brought against Ndedigwe. She said the prosecution proved beyond […]
EFCC secures conviction of 17 internet fraudsters in Oyo, Ogun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has secured the conviction of seventeen internet fraudsters in Oyo and Ogun States. The commission disclosed this on Tuesday, in a statement issued by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, noting that its Ibadan Zonal office secured the conviction of the convicts. The convicts […]
Police parade suspected kidnappers, rapists in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has paraded suspected kidnappers, rapists, and other criminals at its headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta, the state capital. Commissioner of Police Abiodun Alamutu paraded the suspects shortly after a press briefing of the command’s achievements in January. During the briefing, Alamutu raised concern about the increasing cases of gender-based violence while […]