Crime

By Thompson Yamput Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have rescued the remaining seven kidnapped Orphanage Kids and the two wives of the Proprietor after foiling terrorists logistics movement in Kogi. Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations (PRO), 12 Brigade Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in…

By Yahaya Isah The Police Command in Niger has arrested a suspected cultist with a pistol and military wears, in Bida, Niger. A statement by the command’s Public Relations officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, on Tuesday in Minna, said that the suspect was arrested on April 22, during a routine stop and search near the Federal…

By Admin Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has made an urgent call on security operatives to go all out to rescue victims of the latest bandit attack on residents of ODO-ERI, Yagba West Local Government Area.   The Senator’s appeal followed a renewed assault on Wednesday night in…

By Thompson Yamput   Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected terrorists’ logistics couriers from which various arms and ammunition were seized in Kogi State.   Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations (PRO) 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, made the disclosure in a statement signed in Lokoja on Monday.  …

By Isaiah Eka   The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has apprehended two persons over suspected involvement in cases of murder within the state.   The command’s Spokesman, DSP Timfon John, said in a statement in Uyo that the breakthrough was based on credible intelligence from members of the public.   John said…

By Isaiah Eka The Nigerian Navy Shipyard (NNS) Jubilee, on Wednesday, handed over nine suspected oil thieves to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Commander, Commodore Mohammed Manga, told newsmen in Ibaka that the suspects were apprehended over oil theft and illegal bunkering activities in the state. Manga said that on Monday, men…

By Admin The National Executive Council of the Igala Cultural and Development Association ICDA has condemned in strong terms the recent brutal killings of four Ibaji citizens by yet to be apprehended hoodlums. This is as it calls on the state government and security agencies not to leave any stone unturned until the perpetrators are…

By Thompson Yamput The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kogi says it seized 7,746 tonnes of assorted illicit drugs between January and December 2025.   Mr Mustapha Yahuza, the Assistant Commandant-General of Narcotics, who heads the NDLEA Strategic Command in the state, disclosed this during a press briefing in Lokoja on Friday.  …

By Thompson Yamput The Police Command in Kogi says eight suspected criminals have been arrested in a joint bush combing operation by security operatives in the state. A statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Saliu Afusat, on Friday in Lokoja, said that the operation was a resolve to deny criminal elements any safe haven…

By Isaiah Eka The Police Command in Akwa Ibom on Wednesday, said it has successfully rescued an 81-year-old man from suspected fraud syndicate operating in Uyo and its environs. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen in Uyo. She said that the command arrested three suspected…