Tag: Arrest
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Alaba Market clash: Police arrest 5 persons, confirm one dead
The police command in Lagos state, says it has arrested five persons allegedly involved in the clash between traders and some miscreants, over ticket collection at Alaba international market in Ojo. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Thursday.
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Police arrest 4 over alleged abduction attempt in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the arrest of four middle-aged persons, including three women, over an alleged attempt to abduct a 10-year-old girl. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest via his verified twitter handle on Friday.
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Police foil kidnap bid, arrest 4 in Edo
The Police in Edo on Tuesday said their men foiled an alleged kidnap bid, arrested four suspected kidnappers while on township surveillance patrol on Ugbor road at GRA in Benin. This is contained in a statement by ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer in Benin.
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DSS gives hint on investigation of terrorists negotiator, Tukur Mamu
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Sunday hinted that the investigation of the Kaduna train hostage negotiator, Tukur Mamu has remained mind boggling. Mamu was intercepted by Nigeria’s partners in Cairo on Tuesday while on his way to Saudi Arabia.
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Dangote hands over errant drivers for prosecution
Dangote Group on Sunday said the company’s drivers’ patrol team has made several arrests of its errant drivers that engaged in illegal activities and handed them over to relevant authorities for prosecution. The company made the disclosure in a statement signed by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Mr Anthony Chiejina, in Lagos.
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Imo FRSC maintains zero tolerance for corruption
Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Imo State has maintained zero tolerance for corruption, as 35 motorists have been arrested for trying to induce its officers. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the sector commander of the FRSC in the state, Evarestus Ebeniro. Addressing newsmen at the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ,…
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Why we arrested 13 youths in Jos – Police
The Police Command in Plateau says it can justify why it arrested and charged to court 13 youths who claim to be mountaineers (hikers) in a community of Jos North Local Government Area of the state. DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, gave the explanation in a statement.
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Seven trucks of adulterated diesel intercepted in Imo
Imo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it intercepted seven trucks of adulterated diesel and arrested 12 suspects in connection with the seizure. NSCDC Commandant in Imo, Mr Matthew Ovey disclosed this while parading the suspects at the Command’s headquarters in Owerri, on Thursday.
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‘This is jungle’ – Charly Boy reacts to Okorocha’s arrest
Popular musician and activist, Charly Boy has slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the manner of arresting Senator Rochas Okorocha. EFCC officials on Tuesday forcefully entered the former Imo State Governor’s residence in Abuja and arrested him.
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BREAKING: EFCC nabs ex-NDDC MD, Nsima Ekere
The former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Nsima Ekere has been arrested by Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday. He was arrested for alleged diversion of funds to the tune of N47 billion through registered contractors of NDDC.