Tag: detained
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BREAKING: EFCC detains VON DG Osita Okechukwu
EFCC detains VON DG Osita Okechukwu
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Four FCT police officers detained for extortion
Four police personnel have been arrested for allegedly extorting money from a commuter in Abuja. The officers, who were on traffic duty along Area 11, were seen in a viral video clip collecting money from the commuter, whose identity could not be determined. The Federal Capital Territory Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, in a…
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Damola Olatunji detained after police saga
Popular actor, Damola Olatunji has been reportedly detained by the Nigerian Police after an ordeal at Abule Egba, Lagos State on Monday. The actor wrote on Instagram on Monday saying, “They are detaining me at area P police station for standing up for the bike man.”
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10 suspected killers of policemen detained in Akwa Ibom
A team of military and police officials has arrested 10 persons in connection with the killing of security personnel in Essien Udim, Obot Akara and Ikot Ekpene local government areas of Akwa Ibom State. The arrest followed harmonized raids by the joint task force including the army, police, Department of State Security Services (DSS) and…
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BREAKING: Magu finally released from detention
Reports reaching TheNewGuru (TNG) indicate that the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has been released on bail. Recall Magu was arrested and detained on Monday, July 6, 2020, following a summons by the presidential panel over alleged infractions as regards his activities in office. As at the…
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Lover detained after Ekiti varsity student’s death
Police in Osun State have detained a certain Maliki Ayo, following the demise of his girlfriend Faderera Oloyede, a student of Federal University of Oye-Ekiti. Oloyede died in his room on Tuesday in the Koko area of Iree community. Police spokeswoman Mrs Yemisi Opalola confirmed Ayo’s arrest yesterday, saying that investigation was ongoing.…
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Man detained for raping 6 year old daughter
A certain 43-year old man, identified as Amarachi Chukwuneke has been remanded in KiriKiri correctional centre. Mr Chukwuneke was detained for allegedly defiling his six-year-old daughter in his Festac town apartment. Chief Magistrate Mrs. Olufunke Sule-Amzat of Ikeja Chief Magistrate’ Court said that Chukwuneke should be remanded in the correctional centre pending advice from the…
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Rapper DMX detained, charged with evading $1.7mn in taxes
The popular pop star supposedly engaged in a multi-year order to hide millions of dollars in income from establishments and owes $1.7 million in taxes. According to acting Manhattan US Attorney Joon Kim, the performer took in millions from his performances, television shows and songs — including the 2003 hit “X Gon’ Give it…