The Edo State Joint Security Taskforce raided the Upper Sokponba, Benin, and combed riverine communities, leading to the arrest of suspected kidnappers.
Crime
Police arrests two suspects for eating roasted Officers’ flesh in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested suspects allegedly linked with the roasting and eating of the flesh of police officers burnt in Ibadan during End SARS protest.
One killed as police rescue kidnapped lawyer Bisola in Rivers State
The police in Rivers State have rescued the kidnapped female lawyer, Paulette Bisola Ajayi, and an employee of the British High Commission, Paul Nyulaku, after engaging their abductors in a gun duel.
Soldier dismissed, gets jail term for raping 13-year-old girl
A corporal of the Nigerian Army, Aliyu Yakubu has been dismissed and sentenced to five years for assaulting and defiling a 13-year-old girl.
Former minister declared wanted for torturing and stripping hotel workers
The Delta State Police Command on Wednesday declared former Minister of State for Education, Chief Kenneth Gbagi wanted.
Soldiers, policemen killed governor Zulum’s convoy attack by Boko Haram
At least 30 people including soldiers and policemen died when Boko Haram ambushed the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on September 25.
Boko Haram attacks Borno Governor Zulum’s convoy yet again
Another set of Boko Haram terrorists has laid ambush along Monguno- Maiduguri axis as they attacked the returning convoy of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday evening.
13 Boko Haram terrorists, 23 family members surrender to troops in Borno
The Defence Headquarters says 13 Boko Haram terrorists alongside six women and 17 children from Kodila village, have surrendered to troops in Borno.
Kidnappers of ex-US soldier demand N20m ransom
The kidnappers of a retired United States Army officer, Maj. Jide Ijadare, who was abducted at his Palm oil factory located along Ijan-Ise EKiti road have demanded N20 million ransom.
Rivers kidnap kingpin Bobisky dies hours after arrest, report says
He died after multiple gunshot injuries and machete wounds sustained during a gun battle with Policemen.