The Anambra State Police command has secured the release of a Catholic priest, Rev Fr Stephen Echezona, who was abducted in Ichida, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state. In a statement in Awka, the PPRO said: “In the early Read more…
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Unidentified gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly killed six operatives of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards, CPG, popularly known as Askarawa and four local vigilantes in an ambush in Anka Local Government Area of the state. The operatives Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Police operatives in Anambra State have arrested two suspected cultists/armed robbers. This development was revealed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP) in a press statement made available to journalists. He Read more…
The Afenifere National Youth Council (AYC) has expressed concerns over the escalating killings and kidnapping crisis in the Southwestern part of the country. It has, therefore, called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on kidnapping urgently Read more…
By Uzo Ugwunze Anambra state government has reiterated its commitment to fighting all forms of crime and criminality in the State through the instrumentality of the Agunechemba security initiative. Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor gave the assurance at Stakeholders Read more…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Alhaji Sirajo Mohammed Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State, for his alleged involvement in a N70 billion fraud. The arrest, which took place in Abuja on Wednesday, also Read more…
Another explosion has occurred at a pipeline manifold in Omwawriwa community, Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The explosion, which was recorded on Tuesday evening, comes just hours after a similar incident rocked the Trans Niger Pipeline operated by Read more…
Activist politician, Omoyele Sowore on Monday disclosed that officials of the Local Government Inspector of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in Lagos State absconded after inviting Corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, aka Raye, over her recent criticisms. DAILY POST Read more…
The Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) has issued a gross misconduct notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The notice followed widespread speculation regarding moves to initiate impeachment proceedings against the governor. The lawmakers officially served the Read more…
. says SASA’s Extortion Excesses and Other Forms of Criminality Are not Allowed within Awada By Chukwudi Ebele The Chief Security Officer of Awada Central Landlords Association, Awada Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state and Director Read more…
Residents of several communities in Ondo, Benue, Nasarawa and Edo states are reeling from deadly attacks by suspected armed herders, sparking widespread outrage and protests. A total of 30 people were reportedly killed in the series of attacks across the Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor PhD has highlighted the interventions of Gov Charles Soludo at Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka. Law Mefor said, “In response to the security challenges facing the Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Read more…