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Nigerian police have rescued two Turkish men kidnapped earlier this month in the country’s southeast, a police official said on Saturday. The pair, who worked for a construction company, were abducted on April 11 in the town of Eket in Akwa Ibom state, in the country’s Niger Delta energy hub. Kidnapping for ransom is common in some parts of Nigeria. “The two Turkish nationals were rescued by police on the 19th of April,” said Okechukwu Chukwu, a deputy superintendent in Akwa Ibom state. “No casualty was recorded during their rescue but five suspects were arrested. No ransom was paid, and investigations are ongoing. The Turks have been reunited with their families.” There was an increase in crime in the Niger Delta last year that coincided with a series of attacks on energy facilities. There have been no militant attacks on energy installations so far this year, Reuters reports.

Nineteen members of a notorious gang of hoodlums responsible for large-scale killings in Zaki-Biam, Benue State, were on Friday, paraded before journalists at the Nigeria Police Headquarters in Abuja. Addressing journalists during the parade of the suspects, Mr.Jimoh Moshood. Spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force said the suspects were responsible for shooting to death of 17 innocent persons at Zaki Biam on March 20  as well as the destruction of properties worth millions of naira. After the Zaki Biam violence, explained Mr. Moshood, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim K. Idris, deployed the Police Special Tactical Force and a high-powered investigation team to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killings and bring the perpetrators to justice. Preliminary investigations, explained Mr. Moshood, revealed that the gang is led by Akwaza aka Ghana, a serial killer, who had also been involved in the murder of about 50 people in other locations in Benue...

•Gang targets 1m euro ransom  •Victims spend months in hideout  •Why police have failed to arrest him His name resonates, like an octopus, across criminal circles all over the country. His colleagues in crime hold him with awe and utmost regard because of his exploits. Security agencies in the country dread him. He is simply Evans which may not be his real name. That is just what he has succeeded in making nosy security operatives believe in. Any other thing about him remains in the realm of conjecture. His operational stratagem and manipulation beat security men with ease. Evans has continued to terrorize the popular Festac, Amuwo-Odofin and the environs for years. His victims are vast and they vary. His gang seems to be the most dreaded, crafty and appears to be the most organised criminal outfit in the country so far. Both the police, operatives of the State Security Service, SSS, the Army, Air force and Navy have made several efforts to arrest the suspected leader of...

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has called for concerted efforts by all stakeholders to eliminate all forms of violence against children in the country. Idris made the call at the foundation laying ceremony of the first model children’s police unit at the Maitama Divisional Headquarters on Friday in Abuja. The project is sponsored by the UNICEF in collaboration with the Gender Unit of the Nigeria Police Force. Represented by Mr Salisu Fagge, the Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of police in charge of Zone 7, Idris said the police was committed to promoting and protecting the rights of children ”I hereby welcome and challenge every domestic and international governmental and non-governmental organisation to join the train of supporting, protecting and promoting the affairs of children across the country to see that violence of all sorts against children is put to zero per cent in our country. “I wish to further inform the UNICEF represen...

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Tuesday said 13,000 Closed Circuit Television cameras would be installed at major locations across the state to boost security. A statement issued by the agency’s Head Public Affairs Unit, Mr Adebayo Kehinde, noted that the move was in line with the state government efforts to improve emergency and disaster management. The General Manager of LASEMA, Adesina Tiamiyu, was quoted as saying in the statement that the CCTV camera installations would encourage effective and efficient response system. He said that the state government also plans to step up a Monitoring and Surveillance Unit across the state. “Additional dispatch centres with CCTV cameras would be established across the state to complement the emergency call numbers. “With the CCTV, analysts could adequately monitor activities from the Command and Control Centres across the State. “This is aimed at activating emergency response where and when necessary. T...

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The Police Special Squad have arrested the administrator of Ijumu Local governmental area of Kogi State, Hon. Taofiq Isa, in connection with the failed assassination attempt on Senator Dino Melaye at his Kogi home on Saturday April 15th.  According to reports, Isa was arrested at about 1.30pm  in Lokoja, the state capital. He was arrested during his visit to the Commissioner for Education in the state, Sunday Tolorunleke. Dino had earlier accused the administrator of having a hand in the failed assassination attempt. Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Wilson Inalegwu who confirmed Isa's arrest, said the command was working to arrest those believed to behind the failed assassination attempt. He noted that the command would arrest and investigate anyone suspected to be linked with the case.

The LASEMA Response Unit fire team were on a rescue operation at Anthony Oke after a car rammed into a billboard and caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday. More photos after the cut...

Two Nigerian men arrested for smuggling 1.27 kilograms of cocaine in one of the men's stomachs have had their hearing postponed to seek evidence on whether they knew each other or had accidentally met at the airport. Phnom Penh Municipal Court presiding judge Heng Kesro on Tuesday, April 18th, ordered the postponement until  April 28  to clarify what the relationship between the men was. Okafor Ifeanyi Anthony, 42, and Adibe Paschal, also known as Oscar, 33, flew into Cambodia from Nigeria in May last year on a Qatar Airways flight after a transit in Dubai. They were arrested at Phnom Penh International Airport with over a kilogram of cocaine discovered in Anthony’s stomach, according to their confession at the hearing

The Bauchi State Police Command said it arrest​ed of​​​ a top Boko Haram fighter, Muhammad Adamu Nafiu, who confessed to having killed over 150 people in Baga Borno State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the state commissioner of police, Garba Umar, said that the ​25-year-old suspect is a notorious ​terrorist, who relocated to Tama village in Toro Local Government Area in order to evade arrest after the​ sect was​ dislodged by troops at Sambisa Fo​rest.  "Preliminary investigation revealed that suspect was amon​g ​those declared by the Nigerian Army on Serial Number 176 on its wanted list​," said the police commissioner.​  ​"H​e has voluntarily confessed to have killed over 150 people in Baga LGA of Borno State​ alone​. Case under investigation after which suspect would be handed over to the appropriate authority for discreet investigation​."

The Nigerian Air Force in collaboration with other security agencies today, carried out security sweeping of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) ahead of the official re-opening. It will be recalled that the Airport was closed for air operations on 8 March 2017 to allow repair works on the dilapidated runway to be carried out. A Technical Intelligence Team from the Directorate of Air Intelligence, Nigerian Air Force, K-9 Unit from Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army as well as experts from the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit, Nigeria Police Force were busy combing the terminal buildings, apron and runway for possible explosive or incendiary devices. This is to ensure that the Airport is safe for air passengers and other airport users after 6 weeks of closure. More photos below 

The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to the activities of fraudsters masquerading as NAF recruitment agents and fraudulently extorting money from unsuspecting Nigerians. It is disheartening to note that some people still allow themselves to be swindled by these unscrupulous individuals despite repeated warnings and spirited efforts over the years to enlighten the public about the nefarious activities of these fraudsters. Sadly, there have been recent disturbing reports of people falling victims to fraudsters who request applicants to pay money into certain bank accounts in order to assist them to be shortlisted for the ongoing 2017 NAF Recruitment Exercise. It has therefore become necessary to warn the public against this unwholesome patronage. Once again, the public is please reminded that recruitment and selection process into the NAF is free and without any form of gratification. Furthermore, the process is devoid of recruitment agents hence anyone who cla...

The Nigerian Air Force today commenced OPERATION SMOKE OUT to checkmate criminal activities within the middle belt part of the country especially areas around Ugbokolo, Agatu, Zaki Biam, Katsina Ala and the stretch of forest lying between Benue and Taraba States. Working in synergy with the Nigerian Army and Department of State Services, the NAF will be conducting a range of air operations including armed reconnaissance, Close Air Support and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance to flush out criminal elements from their hideouts.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today in Abuja briefed the media on the activities lined up for its 53rd Anniversary Celebration. With the theme ‘‘Employment of Air Power for Enduring National Security,’’ the NAF Day Celebration slated for 20 – 22 April 2017 in Makurdi, Benue State is aimed at consolidating on the gains made so far by the NAF in its efforts to combat emerging security challenges facing the country.  The press briefing signifies the official commencement of the NAF Day Celebration 2017. Other activities marking the celebration include medical outreach, air weapons meet, gala/awards night, ceremonial parade and winging of new pilots as well as aerial and static display.  Add caption Others are presentation of colours to recently established Special Operations Command and induction of newly acquired Mi-35M attack helicopters by President Muhammadu Buhari, who is expected to be the Guest of Honour. Meanwhile, the Chairman Organising Committee, Air Vice Marsh...

THE Nigerian Police Force is set to recruit 30,000 Police officers nation wide before the end of this year aimed at beefing up security in the country. Deputy Inspector General DIG in charge of north-west zone, Maigari A, Dikko disclosed these in Birnin Kebbi yesterday when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Abubakar Bagudu at the Government House. ” Our memo on this recruitment exercise was before the presidency for approval and immediately we get the approval we will start the exercise nation wide” said the DIG Dikko however seek for the cooperation of state governments to educate traditional rulers, local government chairmen and Ulamas about the excercise so that the force at the end will recruit credible candidates unlike the previous times. For the construction of the 500 housing, Dikko stated that an agreement has reached advance stage with estate developers to start the construction work.  Responding, Governor Abubakar Bagudu commended the efforts of police for restori...

A united Nations headquarters employee was arrested on Monday for robbing four banks over a two-month span, The New York Post reports. All robberies were committed during his lunch breaks at banks within walking distance of the UN headquarters. Nigerian national Abdullahi Shuaibu, 53, was charged with two counts of robbery and two counts of attempted robbery. All robberies were committed during his lunch breaks at banks within walking distance of the UN headquarters. Mr. Shuaibu committed the first robbery on February 27 when he walked into a Santander Bank and demanded that the teller hand him cash, threatening to shoot if the employee did not comply. In March, he tried but failed to rob a Bank of America. Later that month, he successfully robbed a separate Santander Bank location. On Monday, Mr. Shuaibu walked into an HSBC bank and passed a note demanding cash to the teller, who did not read the note and asked for identification. He then told the teller he had a gun ...

Odeleye Remilekun, who was declared missing on April 9th, days after she left her hostel to attend a party at Lagos Island has been found dead. The Fashion and Design student died in a motor accident on Third Mainland Bridge on April 1st and her body was deposited in a morgue .