Tag: Niger State
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2 suspected ritualists found with human eye in Police net
The Police Command in Niger has arrested two suspected ritualists while in possession of a human eye at Daza village in Munya Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued in Minna on Tuesday. “On Dec. 1, at about 1800 hours, based…
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Father butchers his children, says it’s an act of God
The Police Command in Niger has arrested a father, Abubakar Maibabo, for allegedly killing his two children at Maidabo village in Salka, Nasko Local Government Area. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Minna. Abiodun said that on Nov. 14 at about 2 a.m., Police operatives…
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Miraculous: Popular mad woman regains sanity through prayers in Niger
A popular mad woman has been allegedly cured from her insanity through prayers by members of a religious sect in Madalla community, in Niger. Simply identified as Mrs Veronica David, the woman is known in the community for roaming the streets and carrying heavy loads on her head. “But fate smiled on her during an…
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Police arrest 4 suspects with human head in Niger
The police command in Niger has arrested four persons with a human head in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Adamu Usman, disclosed this in an interview in Minna on Wednesday. Usman said that police operatives attached to Ibbi Police Division arrested the suspects…
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Police foil robbery attack in Niger
Police in Niger said they had gunned down two suspected armed robbers in Madalla area of Suleja Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Adamu Usman, disclosed this in Minna on Friday. Usman said on Sept. 17 at at about 0220 hours, police operatives attached to ‘C’ division…
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Seven ladies die from generator fumes in Niger state saloon
Seven ladies have died in Niger State from suspected generator fumes, the Niger State Police Command said on Saturday. The tragedy happened at Rijau town, headquarters of Rijau Local Government Area of the state on Friday night. Mr Adamu Usman, Commissioner of Police told the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in Minna, that Alhaji…
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Police uncover Almajirai torture centre in Niger State
A centre where the almajirai are reportedly tortured in dehumanising conditions has been discovered in Niger State. Fifteen of the almajirai were rescued, some of them with scars, and some in shackles. The centre located in Anguwan Gwari Suleja was conceived as an Islamic school. Some of the pupils are as young as five years.…
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Niger Govts meets Fulani herdsmen, seeks support for modern animal husbandry
As part of efforts at developing the Bobi Grazing Reserve in Mariga Local Government area of Niger State, the State Government has organized a stakeholders meeting with the Fulani Herdsmen within the Reserve. The meeting which aimed at educating the Herdsmen on the need for their maximum support and participation in the Modern Animal Husbandry,…
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Covid-19: Niger Govt. says movement remains prohibited
The Niger State Government on Sunday reiterated its order on the ban of movement inside and outside the state, to curb the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State. In a statement issued on Sunday, Mr Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), and Chairman, Niger State Task Force on COVID-19, said that movement…
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COVID-19: Niger SSG turns back trailer load of people from Lagos [Photo]
A trailer load of people from Lagos State was on Wednesday ordered to return by Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG) Ahmed Matane. According to a report by The Nation, the truck was stopped by security operatives at Gidan Kwano, Niger State. The driver explained they were coming from Lagos and going to Kano.…