Crime

By Admin A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Justice Equity and Transparency Group, has expressed concern over the prolonged adjournments in the alleged kidney harvest case involving Noah Kekere and Yusuf Abdulahi. The group, in a statement signed on Tuesday by its North Central Zone Coordinator, Barr. Silas Ibrahim, decried the persecution of the defendants in the…

By Isaiah Eka The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued two young boys from Akwa Ibom who were trafficked to Taraba for labour exploitation.The Uyo Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Mr Emmanuel Awhen, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo on Monday. According…

By Admin The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Monday says it has arrested a 32-year-old Ndifreke Isaiah-Nelson for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, 39-year-old Emem Monday Effang. Thw suspect was alleged to have stolen  his victim’s  mobile phone after committing the dastardly act. The Command’s Spokesman,  DSP Timfon John, in a statement signed in Uyo,…

By Adoga Charles The Police in Akwa Ibom State on Thursday arrested three suspects allegedly with a firearm during a stop and search at Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the State. A statement signed by DSP Timfon John, the Command’s Spokesman, disclosed that the suspects and the firearm are in custody of the police….

By Thompson Yamput The Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested a 42 year-old man Victor Okoh, for the alleged gruesome murder of his wife, Victoria Okoh, 38, at their residence in Oron Local Government Area of the State. A statement issued in Uyo on Monday by the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Timfon John, said the man,…

By Isaiah Eka The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has neutralised members of a notorious kidnap gang terrorising parts of the state.   The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, confirmed this in a statement on Monday.   John said the gang was responsible for most kidnapping operations in Ikot Ekpene, Essien Udim,…

By Adoga Charles The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recovered Firearm and Ammunition in demonstration of its commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property in the State. Alhaji Baba Mohammed-Azare, State Commissioner of Police, made the disclosure in a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesman,  DSP Timfon John on Saturday in Uyo….

By Thompson Yamput   Police on Tuesday says Retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was found dead in his hotel room at Joy House Hotel in Abuja, contrary to reports that he was kidnapped and killed.   The FCT Police Command,  in a statement issued by  its spokesperson,  SP Josephine…

By Thompson Yamput The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Wednesday, publicly destroyed 25 tonnes of seized hard drugs in Kogi Stste. The NDLEA Chairman, Retired Brig.- Gen. Mohammed Marwa, who made the disclosure during the exercise held near Confluence Beach Hotel, Ganaja Village in Lokoja, described it as “very satisfactory.” Marwa, representated by…

By Thompson Yamput The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on criminal elements, leading to the arrest of three suspected armed robbers and cultists in Akpautong Village. The operation, which took place on Feb. 17, also resulted in the recovery of dangerous weapons and stolen items. A statement issued by the Command’s…