Tag: Murder
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Four men executed for gang rape, murder
Four men were executed on Friday for the brutal gang rape and murder of a young woman in the Indian capital in 2012. The men were hanged to death in Delhi’s Tihar Jail, a jail official confirmed. A lone hangman carried out the executions after courts rejected last-minute pleas by the convicts’ lawyers, with the…
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Gov. Umahi sacks 2 aides over murder case, orders arrest
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has sacked two of his aides allegedly involved in a murder during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) councillorship primaries on February 21. The Governor also directed the police command in the state to arrest the two aides for possible prosecution. The directive was contained in a statement signed and issued…
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Police arrest Patience Jonathan’s cousin for attempted murder
The Police in Bayelsa State have arrested Mr. Victor Oba, a cousin to a former first lady, Patience Jonathan, for attempting to kill his ex-lover, Seigha Atia. Oba, who is the Manager of the first lady’s hotel, Aridolf Hotels and Spars, was said to have hit his 23-year-old ex-lover with his Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)…
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Fani-Kayode uncovers ‘grand conspiracy’ to murder him on New Year day
Critic and former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has alleged that there is a grand conspiracy to murder him. He said on Wednesday that the conspiracy had been exposed with solid evidence as those involved had been identified. According to him, the matter had gone to the higher level and that all those involved would…
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Police arrest one over murder of Lagos ‘actor’
The Police in Lagos have arrested one Amos Ekuma in connection with the alleged murder of a dry cleaner, popularly known as ‘Actor’ in Ikorodu, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Bala Elkana, Police’s spokesman said on Saturday, at about 2.00pm that Ekuma of No 59 Ajipon Street, Ohio, Ogun State, submitted himself to the Police in Ikorodu…
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19 Lagosians murdered in one month – Police
…31 robbery attempt foiled No fewer than 19 Lagosians have been murdered in Lagos and 31 armed robbery attempt foiled, the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Zubairu Muazu disclosed on Monday. Muazu, at a news conference in Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, however, said Lagos witnessed a huge reduction in violent crimes over the last few months,…
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How Olakunrin, Fasoranti’s daughter was killed in broad daylight in Ore – Police
The police in Ondo State have given details of how suspected herdsmen in a kidnap attempt, shot and killed Funke Olakunrin, the second daughter of Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti. Police spokesman, Femi Joseph, said the incident occurred between Kajola and Ore along Ondo-Ore road on Friday. Recall that Afenifere’s spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin, had earlier insinuated…
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Suspected cultists charged with robbery, murder of ASP
Six suspected cultists on Thursday appeared before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, over alleged robbery and killing of an Assistant Superintendent of Police. The defendants are, Akinwale Bamido, 25; Olanrewaju Bamido, 22; John Matter, 21; Moses Adeniyi, 23; Shola Olatoye, 25, andOkechukwu Augustine, 18. They are facing a four-count charge of conspiracy, murder, robbery…
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Murder: Police, NAF intensify probe, grill Badeh’s security aides, domestic staff, others
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have intensified investigations into the murder of a former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh. The concerned security agencies have been cross-examining the security detail and workers of the former CDS. A top military source who spoke on condition of…