Crime

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…

By Thompson Yamput Mr Miller Dantawaye, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi, has tasked officers and men of the force on discipline, professionalism and respect for human rights in discharge of their duties. The commissioner gave the charge during a meeting with members of the Management Team, Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and…

By Odoga Charles The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has charged four truck drivers to court for alleged obstructing a public highway in the State. The arrangement was part of the Command’s strategy to combat motorists unruly driving attitude that allegedly constitute traffic gridlock along the highways. A statement issued in Uyo by the Command’s…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has called for stronger collaboration among security agencies to combat crime and maintain peace in the state. The governor emphasised that the cooperation was necessary to upholding his administration’s zero-tolerance policy on crime. Ododo made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with local government chairmen, members…

By Odoga Charles The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dealt a significant blow to criminal elements in the state with the arrest of a suspected notorious cultist, Kingsley Effiong Emmanuel, 26. Emmanuel’s arrest was made possible by actionable intelligence, which led operatives to storm his residence in Nsukara Offot village, Nwaniba Road, Uyo, on…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old suspect, Mr Nnamdi Osita, in connection with the alleged theft of a Toyota Coaster bus. The bus, with Abuja registration number GWA 488 ZD, was reportedly stolen over a year ago from Nyanya, FCT, Abuja, and was recovered from the suspect. A statement…