Tag: Murder
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NBA orders boycott of sittings over murder of lawyer
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Anambra Chapter has condemned gruesome murder of its member, Mr Ifeanyi-Rolex Iloakasia. Iloakasia, a member of Otuocha Bar was killed alongside his client in Nanka, Orumba North Local Government Area as they were returning from court sitting in Ekwulobia High Court on May 15.
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Police detain 7 murder suspects in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained seven murder suspects in two weeks. The command’s Spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this while briefing newsmen at the command headquarters on Monday in Lagos.
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Just in: Alleged Fulani herdsmen murder young graduate in Abuja
A young Igala graduate, identified as John Johnson, has been brutally murdered and dismembered in what is believed to be an attack by suspected herdsmen. The incident occurred in Zaina, near Angwar Hakimi, Orozo, within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja, leaving his family and community in deep mourning. Monitored reports indicate that…
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Edo Police hunt for man for killing fiancee, daughter ahead wedding
The Police Command in Ed, has launched a manhunt for a suspect who is alleged to have killed his fiancée, known as Mama Hallelujah, and her three-year-old daughter, Miracle.
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Police arrest 2 for murder of woman accused of witchcraft
The Biu Police Area Command has detained two suspects in connection with the murder of a 50-year-old woman accused of witchcraft practices. The Commissioner of Police, Borno Command, Mr Yusuf Lawan confirmed the incident to NAN
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CP orders thorough investigation into couple’s gruesome murder in Ekiti
The Police Command in Ekiti State has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the death of an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Caleb Leranmo and his wife, Taiwo Leranmo. This is contained in a statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer,
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Man to die by hanging in Abeokuta over murder
An Abeokuta High Court on Wednesday sentenced 22- year-old Jamiu Malomo to death by hanging for stabbing a sex worker to death.
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Musician’s Murder: Police begins orderly room trial of inspector
The Police Command in Enugu State has begun orderly room trial of Inspector, Joseph Ozonwanji, allegedly involved in the murder of Enugu-based musician, Chikezie Nwamba, popularly known as “Igbo-Jah”. The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement on Sunday in Enugu, said that
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Housewife sentenced to death by hanging for killing ex-husband
A High Court in Birnin Kebbi on Monday sentenced a woman, Farida Abubakar to death by hanging for killing her former husband, Chief Magistrate, Attahiru Muhammad-Ibrahim.
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Court remands ‘Auxiliary’ over alleged murder
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, has remanded the former Chairman, Park Management System (PMS) in Oyo State, Mukaila Lamidi, (a.k.a Auxiliary) at Agodi Correctional Centre over alleged murder. Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi ordered the remand of the 63-year-old defendant due to lack of jurisdiction.