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  • Man kills sick friend to make soap for money ritual

    Man kills sick friend to make soap for money ritual

    A 50-year-old herbalist, Kehinde Ganiyu, has been arrested for allegedly killing his friend on a sick bed for money ritual in Osun State.

    The Osun command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola said he was arrested shortly after he killed the deceased.

    She explained, “On 18th July 2024 at about 3:00 pm, upon information received by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Oke-Odo Division Osogbo that, on the same date at about 2:30 pm a Ghanaian named Emmanuel Collins ‘m’ about 35yrs old was killed by a yet to be identified individual.

    “Police detectives swung into action and through intelligence led to an investigation, one Kehinde Ganiyu ‘m’ intimate friend to the deceased was arrested. He confessed to the commission of the heinous crime.”

    Opalola while parading the suspect on Friday, noted four blood-stained knives, one pot containing black soap, a traditional tray called ‘Opon Ifa’, one wooden box, two sponges, and local charms, among others.

    The suspect, Ganiyu, confessed to killing his intimate friend, Emmanuel Collins, on his sick bed.

    He narrated that, “Collins, who had been my friend for a very long time, was very sick and I went to his house to visit him. While I was with him, a thought came to my head that I could use him for ritual.

    “I quickly drew out a knife and I used it to cut his throat region. I cut the part because it was useful for the money ritual charm. I left the place without anybody knowing about it.

    “After that, the death of my friend caused a lot of panic in the Oba-Oke community in Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun State. They took him for burial and I was at the burial ground to sympathize with others.”

    Ganiyu added that while he was at the burial ground, his conscience had been pricking him over the killing of his friend which made him uncomfortable.

    “When the people saw the way I was doing, they started to suspect me. It raised a lot of concerns and the police investigation led to me. I was arrested and the police discovered that I killed him.”

    The suspect added, “I killed him to make money ritual soap for myself and yahoo boys. I will sell it to them. Ordinarily, I used to tell them to go get a human part for the ritual while I complete the rest.”

  • Cryptocurrency billionaire, Blord released three days after arrest

    Cryptocurrency billionaire, Blord released three days after arrest

    Three days after being detained, Popular Cryptocurrency billionaire, Linus Williams, aka Blord has been granted by the Nigerian police.

    Social media content creator, VeryDarkMan made this known in a post shared on his Instagram page on Friday.

    Recall  that VeryDarkMan had days ago announced Blord’s arrest over allegations of fraud and terrorism funding.

    However, giving an update in a now trending post on his page, VeryDarkMan revealed that Blord has been released after much ‘begging and crying.’

    “After much begging and crying Blord is out and he will be going back next week to answer for all his alleged crimes I believe the @npf_nccc will not compromise and Justice will be upheld, see you next week Mr influential.”

    The Blord Group had debunked the allegations of his arrest, clarifying that he was simply invited for questioning.

  • Nigerian couple trying to sell two-year-old child to fund Canada trip, nabbed

    Nigerian couple trying to sell two-year-old child to fund Canada trip, nabbed

    A couple (name withheld) attempting to sell their two-year-old son to travel to Canada have been nabbed by the operatives of the Lagos State Police Command.

    The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday.

    The spokesperson said that the couple, aged 28 and 22, while trying to sell their child off when they were apprehended.

    He stated that the Isolo Divisional Police Officer around 2.45 p.m. on Tuesday, received information that the couple went to Isolo General Hospital and expressed their intention to sell their baby boy.

    “Upon receipt of the information, operatives from the station moved swiftly to the hospital where they were about to sell their child.

    “The baby’s age is two and he has been rescued. Upon interrogation, the couple confessed that they decided to sell the baby to enable the man to travel to Canada for a greener pasture.

    “However, the investigation is ongoing,” he said.

  • Popular prankster Zfancy regains freedom after one week in custody

    Popular prankster Zfancy regains freedom after one week in custody

    A popular Nigerian prankster and social media influencer, Ubani Zion aka ZFancy,  who was arrested by the operatives of the  Nigeria Police Force National Centre for Cyber Crimes has been released.

    A statement by the police on Wednesday said he was released on bail to the executives of the Practitioners of Content Creation, Skit-Making and Influencers Guild of Nigeria (PCCSIGN).

    Zfancy was arrested around 11am on Wednesday last week by the NPF-National Cybercrime Centre in Abuja over prank videos accusing him of heinous crimes, including rape.

    The videos were later found to be scripted, TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) learnt.

    “He has been warned to avoid pranks that could cause public unrest. While encouraging positive creativity amongst the youthful populace, the NPF urges content creators to responsibly use social media and avoid spreading misinformation that may incite public disorder,” the police statement said.

  • Police FPRO speaks on beating murder suspect, Erasmus Emeya in their custody to death

    Police FPRO speaks on beating murder suspect, Erasmus Emeya in their custody to death

    The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed accusations of complicity in the alleged murder of one Erasmus Emhenya who died while in custody.

    The NewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that a viral video of his grieving mother recounting the hostile treatment her family received from officers deployed to one of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)’s Police Divisional Stations, after the mysterious passing away of her son while in their custody stirred displeasure amongst Nigerians after it surfaced online.

    Human Rights Radio, is dedicated platform for individuals and groups to lay complaints on issues about human rights and justice against individuals, corporate organisations, government officials and agencies.

    According to the deceased mother,  Erasmus was alleged to have been tortured to death, but the FCT police refuted the accusation, calling on interested individuals to approach the command for an autopsy report that revealed the cause of his death.

    She said in vernacular, “I heard the voice of the suspect that actually killed the person, saying, ‘maale’, they had beaten Erasmus yesterday, and he died.”

    The Police force through its spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi weighed in on the matter, providing details about the deceased person, the reason he was detained and the cause of his death.

    At 2:46 am on Friday, Adejobi described the case as “an old one” that has been decided. “The FCT command handled the case. The autopsy report cleared the air on this,” he noted.

    Late Erasmus, he revealed “was a cultist and arrested for alleged raping and killing of a young lady in the company of his friend.”

    Adejobi, maintained that Erasmus “was never tortured by the police.”

    He further revealed: “The Force Headquarters was involved in the investigation then. Erasmus was a cultist who had been fingered in many crises and alleged killings of some innocent Nigerians in the area.

    “He died of asphyxiation, according to the autopsy. Not torture, please.

    “The autopsy was done in the presence of the doctor(s) of the deceased family. It’s unfortunate he died because the police even needed him to unravel some issues and pending cases in the area.”

     Asphyxiation, according to Google,  is a lack of the human body to receive adequate oxygen. The causes vary, but some include Asthma which could be triggered by air pollution and tobacco smoke.

  • Ritual Killing: Police gives fresh details on Prankster ZFancy’s arrest

    Ritual Killing: Police gives fresh details on Prankster ZFancy’s arrest

    The Nigeria Police Force has said prankster Ubani Zion, better known as ZFancy, who was arrested on Wednesday in Abuja, denied allegations of rape and ritual killing made against him.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) NPF spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated this in a press release on Thursday.

    On June 16, 2024, an entertainer, Dami Adenuga, posted a video on X of a woman who called out ZFancy, accusing him of ritual killing.

    The entertainer further called on the police to act on it.

    However, in a statement, Adejobi said ZFancy claimed the video, among other clips made, were attempts to regain the spotlight after taking a break.

    Adejobi said ZFancy’s action would not be taken lightly, warning pranksters to be law-abiding while making content.

    “The Nigeria Police Force, through the NPF National Cybercrime Centre, has arrested a Nigerian ‘prankster’, one Mr. Ubani Zion Chibuike (AKA ZFancy), at an apartment in Wuye, Abuja. This arrest follows the circulation of accusatory videos on social media, in which ZFancy was alleged to have committed heinous crimes, including rape. These videos caused significant apprehension among social media users.

    “Furthermore, ZFancy came out and claimed the videos were scripted and part of his attempt to regain the spotlight after a break. Regardless, such actions have serious implications and cannot be taken lightly. The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to maintaining public safety and ensuring that individuals are held accountable for actions that incite fear or disturb public peace.

    “The Police therefore warns pranksters and content creators to be law-abiding and be conscious of pranks and contents that could pose threats to the public and jeopardise the general security of our country. We urge the public to remain calm as we proceed with the necessary legal actions in this case,” the statement said.

  • Nigerian social media influencer lands in police custody over domestic violence

    Nigerian social media influencer lands in police custody over domestic violence

    A social media influencer, Suraj Oyewale aka Sir Jarus, has been arrested by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA).

    This comes after the influencer shared controversial posts about going physical on his wife via the microblogging platform, X.com

    In the post, Jarus accused his wife, Oyewale Ayoola of engaging in “fetish practices” and “provocative behaviour”.

    He said, her practices led to a “physical altercation” between them.

    He has since deleted the posts.

    However, on June 28, the DSVA said it had referred the case to the police for investigation.

    The agency said, “Our attention has been drawn to a tweet made by @SirJarus.

    “As the Statutory Agency in Lagos State dedicated to preventing and responding to domestic and sexual violence, we take this very seriously.

    “Domestic violence in any form is unacceptable, and the Lagos State Government maintains a zero-tolerance stance against it.

    “We have, as an Agency referred this to the Commissioner of Police (Gender Desk Department) to ensure that investigation commences. We appreciate everyone who tagged us and brought this to our attention.”

    Giving an update on Wednesday, the agency said Sir Jarus was in police custody.

    “Update: @SirJarus is currently in police custody, and investigations are ongoing.

    “We commend the @LagosPoliceNG for their swift and diligent response in handling this matter,” it said.

  • Police arrest vigilante commander with human skulls in Rivers

    Police arrest vigilante commander with human skulls in Rivers

    The Rivers State Police Command on Wednesday said its operatives arrested a local vigilante member identified as Felix Nwaobakata with two human skulls and other parts at his hideout in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of the State.

    The Spokesperson for the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, made this known in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

    According to Iringe-Koko, Nwaobakata, who is the Commander of the ONELGA Security and Peace Advisory Committee codenamed OSPAC, was a principal suspect in the murder of two brothers in Idu in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni LGA of the State on May 1, 2024, on the allegations that they were kidnappers.

    She said the victims’ motorcycles were reportedly confiscated, while their bodies were taken to the OSPAC secretariat in Omoku.

    According to Iringe-Koko, the arrest of Nwaobakata and other OSPAC members followed numerous complaints about their operations in different parts of the State, especially in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LG, saying the operatives of the outfit recently attacked a police division in Omoku and clashed with other security agencies.

    The statement read, “The Rivers State Police Command has commenced a clampdown on the excesses of vigilante groups operating within the State.

    “This follows numerous complaints about the operations of the ONELGA Security and Peace Advisory Committee in different parts of the State, predominantly in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, as well as clashes with other Security Agencies by this Vigilante Group.

    “On May 9, 2024, Alhaji Usman Seleh, the Chairman of the Hausa Indigenous Group in ONELGA, reported that OSPAC had abducted a member of his group. He proceeded to report the matter to the police. Consequently, the police invited the ONELGA OSPAC Commander, Felix Nwaobakata, who refused to honour several invitations.

    “Instead, the OSPAC outfit coordinated an attack on the police division in Omoku but the attack was thwarted as the police repelled them.

    “Following this development, Tactical Units of the command stormed the ONELGA OSPAC Camp at Omoku and arrested Cheta Benjamin, Joshua Ekwosa, Innocent Ahiakwu, and four others.

    “The ONELGA OSPAC Commander, Felix Nwaobakata, was subsequently arrested in his hideout in Omoku on June 17, 2024 where two human skulls and human bones were found in his possession.

    “The arrested OSPAC Commander, Felix Nwaobakata, is also a principal suspect in the murder of two brothers, Collins Ugorji (32) and Newman Ugorji (39), of the Idu Community in ONELGA.”

  • This is embarrassing – Police PRO reacts as officer turns ‘houseboy’ for rich young man

    This is embarrassing – Police PRO reacts as officer turns ‘houseboy’ for rich young man

    The Nigerian Police Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Olumuyiwa Adejobi has reacted to a trending video of  a young Nigerian man who was  filmed spraying money with the help of a police escort.

    In the now-viral video, the policeman (yet-to be identified) is seen helping the young man open the door of his car for him, after which helps him hold his money for him.

    The video sparked a flurry of social media reactions with netizens wondering how a young man could have a police officer at his disposal in such a manner.

    Reacting to the video on Thursday, Adejobi via his X handle condemned the video saying, an investigation has been launched into the case.

    He wrote: “This was a case study at the IGPs conference today in abuja. This has been condemned, and investigation has been instituted in the case. Senior officers have been ordered to take action against such in their AoRs and screen those who are to have police escorts and guards.

    “Even the guy he was escorting doesn’t deserve to have a police escort. It’s embarrassing to the force and disgusting. Perhaps the police was on an illegal duty. We will fish him out and many alike,’’ he added

  • Tragedy strikes as Man, lover die during s3x romp in Ondo

    Tragedy strikes as Man, lover die during s3x romp in Ondo

    A Nigerian man identified as  Eric and his yet-to-be-identified lover has reportedly died during a romp at an apartment located in the Ayeyemi area of Ondo town, Ondo State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) learnt that the incident happened last Thursday as the deceased lovers were found stuck together in a sexual position and both naked.

    According to an eyewitness to newsmen, both lovers were electrocuted while having sex, and it took the intervention of a medical doctor to separate them.

    According to the witness: “The generator running on their premises was still on and a phone was seen charging on a socket placed on the bed. It may be possible that they had contact with a naked wire, resulting in their electrocution.

    “It was relatives of the man that found them dead when they checked on him after he didn’t answer his phone calls the following day. They looked through a window, spotted the bodies, and then broke down the door to enter.”

    Confirming the incident, the Ondo Police spokesman, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, said an investigation has commenced into the circumstances that led to the death of the man and his girlfriend in the State.

    “The man and the woman are lovers known by both relatives. They died in the room but they were not stuck together. We are yet to know the cause but investigation had commenced.”