The chaotic situation observed in Lagos and Benin has extended to Ibadan where some hoodlums in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, set Ojoo Police Station on fire. In a video seen by LagospNG, many vehicles inside the station were also set ablaze. The crisis commenced after police officers attempted to disperse a crowd of protesters. Suspected hoodlums…
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[BREAKING] Army Launches ‘Crocodile Smile’ As EndSARS Protesters Continue To Spread
The Nigerian Army is set to kick off its annual exercise “Crocodile Smile” to identify, track and counter negative propaganda in the social media and across the cyberspace. In a statement, Musa Sagir, army spokesman, said the exercise will begin across the nation from Tuesday. “This year’s Exercise CROCODILE SMILE V1 is scheduled to commence…
[BREAKING] Lawmakers Order Police To Arrest Killers Of End SARS Protesters
Lawmakers on Tuesday at the National Assembly ordered the Police to arrest officers who fatally shot End SARS protesters. According to reports, at least, six people have been killed and scores wounded in Lagos and Osun State. Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, presented a motion on the death of a member of his constituent, Jimoh Isiaka and attack…
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has announced the disbandment of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has announced the disbandment of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force. He said the operatives will be redeployed to other police formations and commands. Adamu announced this in a live Facebook broadcast on Sunday afternoon 11th October, 2020. The announcement came after days of online and…
BREAKING: Popular Ondo Church Sotitobire Prophet Alfa, 5 Others, Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Over Missing Child
Justice Olusegun Odusola of the Ondo state High Court in Akure has sentenced the Founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Prophet Babatunde Alfa and 5 others to life imprisonment over the disappearance of one year old gold kolawole in the church last year. Justice Odusola convicted the defendants having found them guilty of the two count…
United States Suspends Hushpuppi’s Trial Till 2021
The trial of Ramoni Abbas, the Instagram celebrity popularly known as Hushpuppi, has been put on hold till 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is contained in the chambers orders of Judge Otis Wright. His trial will now resume by 9:00 a.m. on May 4, 2021, the Judge said. Recall that he was arrested months…
Malaysia Returnee Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen In Aba
One Samuel Kalu, a Nigerian based in Malaysia who recently returned to Aba has been brutally killed by unknown gunmen. According to reports, the deceased popularly known as ‘aka aki ilu- bitter kola’ was shot dead at a barbing saloon at Umuibe Street, off Item Road, Ndiegoro Aba, on Sunday evening, September 27. Taking to…
Ogudu Alleged Police Video: Police Recovers Charms, Indian Hemp From Occupants
The Lagos State Police command has come across a trending video alleging the police attached to Ogudu Area command of Lagos State of harassment, excessive use of power and attempted extortion, released by some young men today, Friday, 25th September, 2020. The Command wishes to debunk the allegations and urge the general public to regard…
Anambra Police Command Apprehend Two Suspects Involved In Child Stealing
Anambra Police Command have intercepted an almost successful child theft operation and arrested the perpetrators of the dastardly act. The Police through an intelligent report apprehended one Chijioke Chukwulota aged 31years of Imo State but resides at Uruagu village, Nnewi . According to reports, the suspect lured his ex-girl friend whom he allegedly impregnated and…
Odumosu Orders Trial Of Officer Caught Taking Bribe From Motorist
The Commissioner of Police , Lagos State Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered for the immediate orderly room trial of Inspector Joseph Dike attached to Aguda Division of Lagos State on Wednesday. The police chief was distressed by the manner in which the inspector was caught in a widely circulated picture extorting a motorcyclist at…
LASG Assures Providing Free Legal Services To Awaiting Trial Prisoners
The Lagos State Government has reassured providing free legal representation to awaiting trial inmates of Correctional Centres during their court appearances. The Director, Directorate of Citizens Rights, Oluwatoyin Odusanya, said the DCR, in conjunction with the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) and the Community Service Unit (CSU), will ensure that awaiting trial inmates have…
Osun Polytechnic Student Found Dead In His Apartment
One Festus Adedoyin Ewejobi, a student at the Osun State Polytechnic has been found dead with his body mutilated in his apartment in Iree, a community in the State. LagospyNG gathered that Ewojobi was declared missing on Tuesday, September 15. During the process, a resident perceived the offensive smell oozing out of his apartment. The…
Osun Government Wants Police To Investigate Murder Of Two Yahoo Boys
Following an alleged chase of a vehicle by the officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Osogbo, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has called on the Nigerian Police to immediately launch an extensive investigation into the circumstances and events that led to the reported death of a citizen, The government said it was shocked…
Police Kills ‘Yahoo Boys’ During Car Chase In Osun
The officials of Nigeria Police Force Special Anti Robbery Squad In Osogbo, State of Osun have accidentally killed two yet young men while chasing them with a car. According to a viral video, two young boy lifeless body was seen laid on the floor, they were allegedly killed during a car chase by Officers of…
BREAKING: Lagos Cleric, Parents Arrested For Marrying 15-year-old, Minor Rescued
One Bishop and father of four in his 50s, Stephanos Lucky Enofe has been arrested after he married a 15-year-old girl on August 30 this year in Makinde, Mushin area of Lagos State. Operatives of the Lagos police in nabbing the alleged paedophile alongside parents of the minor, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ukandu, rescued the…
Kogi Commissioner Charged To Court For Rape
Abuja Police has taken Kogi Commissioner for Water Resources, Abdulmumuni Danga, to the Federal High Court in Abuja on a seven count criminal charge. The said Commissioner was accused amongst others, of raping and brutalising one Elizabeth Oyeniyi in Lokoja, Kogi State. According to the charge sheet signed by the State Prosecutor, ACP Effiong Asuquo…
3 Fraudsters Jailed For Defrauding Union Bank N160M
Three fraudsters have bagged a total of 35 years imprisonment for scamming Union Bank Plc of N160 million, Lagos Special Offences Court has confirmed. The trio outwitted the “big, strong and reliable” financial house, and the EFCC’s investigations and prosecutions will see them in jail. The convicted fraudsters are: Solomon Uguma, Oladimeji Ajanaku and Raymond…
Pregnant Lady Stabs Lover To Death For Telling Her To Abort
One pregnant lady, identified Onyinye Chime has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her lover to death in Anambra for telling her to abort the pregnancy. The police in Anambra State arrested the 25-year-old lady on Wednesday for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Eleyi Azubuike, to death at his home in Ochiagha street in Nkpor. The spokesperson of…
Kano Singer To Receive Free Legal Representation From NBA
The Kano singer, Yahaya Sharif, will have access to free legal representation in court after being sentenced to death for blasphemy by an upper Sharia court in Kano, Nigerian Bar Association said on Wednesday. LagospyNG reported how Sharif was sentenced to death on August 10 by the upper Sharia Court in Kano. He has 30…
Pastor Rapes Minor During Deliverance, Arrested
One pastor called Chukwudi Chukwumezie, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly having a carnal knowledge with a minor. The 34 year old man who heads the Mountain Zion Deliverance Ministry, Ugamuma in Obosi had lured a 15-year- old girl at a hotel along Eze iweka road Obosi under false pretence of making…