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  • Police uncover human skull, ritual staff at demolished worship centre in Enugu

    Police uncover human skull, ritual staff at demolished worship centre in Enugu

    A human skull and a ritual staff were among the exhibits uncovered at the proposed synagogue of an acclaimed Enugu prophet, Chinedu Ezedike.

    It would be recalled that the prophet made news headlines a few weeks ago when he was arrested for allegedly killing four siblings in his church, located at Ibagwa-Aka, Igboeze South LGA of the state.

    He was arrested, and his church was subsequently demolished on the orders of the state government.

    More revelations about his activities as a satanic prophet were revealed by the Chairman of Igboeze South LGA, Hon Ferdinand Ukwueze, on Monday.

    Hon. Ukwueze, in a post on his Facebook page, stated that he, along with the Divisional Police Officer of Igbo-Eze South and other security operatives, two days ago, acting on intelligence, visited a site at Abile Hill, Isi-Agu, Ibagwa-Aka.

    According to him, “The location, currently being used for the construction of Prophet Chinedu Ezedike’s so-called Synagogue, was discovered to be a suspected site for ritual activities.

    “To our greatest dismay, a human skull and a ritual staff were discovered from the site, lending further credence to the disturbing and tragic circumstances surrounding the claims and allegations against Ezedike.

    “The recovered items were duly handed over to the police for further examination as investigations continue.

    “More of these hidden locations will be discovered and visited, as we remain relentless in our pursuit against all forms of criminality in our local government area.”

    He reassured the people of the LGA that “under the administration of the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, there will be no hiding place for crimes of any form.

    “We are pursuing an egalitarian society where sons and daughters of Enugu State can aspire to and become anything of their choice legitimately without any fear of criminal molestation.”

  • Fatal head-on crash claim 9 lives in Jigawa

    Fatal head-on crash claim 9 lives in Jigawa

    A tragic accident in Kyaramma village, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State, claimed the lives of nine people on Saturday, June 7, at around 8:00 am.

    The crash involved two Golf 3 saloon cars colliding head-on, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries, according to the Jigawa State Police Command.

    In a statement from Dutse, the state capital, Police Public Relations Officer Shiisu Adam identified the drivers: Adamu Sunusi, 35, from Hadejia LGA, was driving vehicle Kaduna MKA 687 AY from Abuja to Gujungu town, while Bashari Danjummai, 30, from Sauna Area, Nassarawa LGA, Kano State, was driving vehicle KWL 606 KA from Hadejia to Kano.

    Police and Motor Traffic Department personnel responded quickly to the scene and transported the injured to Ringim General Hospital for treatment.

    Following a post-mortem examination, nine passengers, including both drivers, were confirmed dead.

    “Eleven passengers are currently receiving treatment at the hospital and are responding well. Efforts are underway to identify all victims and notify their families,” Adam said.

    The Jigawa Police assured the public that updates would be shared as the investigation continues.

  • Police kill notorious kidnapper in Rivers

    Police kill notorious kidnapper in Rivers

    A notorious kidnapper and murderer, David Uzoma Kamalu, alias M-Kaze, has been arrested by the  Rivers State Police Command after a daring operation.

    The operatives from the Rumuji Division carried out the raid on May 25, 2025, at a suspected criminal hideout in Rumuodogu 1 Community, Emohua Local Government Area.

    Grace Iringe-Koko, the Command’s Spokesperson said the operation was the culmination of days of intensive intelligence gathering, showcasing the command’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge intelligence to disrupt and dismantle criminal networks.

    She noted that during the raid, the police operatives encountered fierce armed resistance from the gang members, leading to an exchange of gunfire, adding that the gang was neutralized, while several other gang members escaped with varying degrees of bullet wounds.

    She added that a thorough search of the hideout yielded a cache of incriminating exhibits, including a pump-action shotgun, two live cartridges, and various local charms believed to be used for protection and intimidation.

    The police revealed that M-Kaze was a high-value target with a notorious reputation for orchestrating heinous crimes against innocent citizens.

    Iringe-Koko further State that M-kaze was declared wanted by law enforcement agencies for his involvement in the gruesome murder and beheading of a local security operative, Mr. Alete, in January 2025, and multiple high-profile kidnappings and armed robberies along the East-West Road corridor.

    She said: “The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals with gunshot wounds to the nearest security agency.”

  • Police react as angry youths set station on fire over suspect’s death

    Police react as angry youths set station on fire over suspect’s death

    Angry youths in Rano town, Kano State, have set fire to a building within the Rano Police Divisional Headquarters following the reported death of Abdullahi Musa, a suspect,  in police custody.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the unrest came after Musa, who was arrested on Sunday for a traffic-related offence, died during police interrogation.

    However, the situation escalated when officers from the division allegedly fired live rounds at protesting youths, injuring two people, which further fueled the community’s outrage.

    According to residents, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano has gained notoriety for allegedly using corporal punishment on his officers in public, a practice they said has contributed to growing resentment within the community.

    Following the outrage, youths reportedly attempted to raze the police station.

    The Kano State Police Command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed downplayed the extent of the destruction.

    “The incident is not true; they tried to burn the divisional headquarters, but they didn’t burn the main headquarters. They just set ablaze a building by the side, not even attached to the headquarters,” Kiyawa said.

    In an earlier post on his official Facebook page, Kiyawa promised that the incident would be thoroughly investigated.

    “What’s happening in Rano town. The necessary measures will be taken to investigate by the grace of God.

    “Incident in Rano, thorough investigation will be conducted by the Grace of God,” he wrote in Hausa, translated into English.

  • Police arrests popular rapper Ruggedman

    Police arrests popular rapper Ruggedman

    Popular Nigerian rapper Ruggedman, whose real name is Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, has been detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti, Yaba, Lagos.

    According to Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu via his verified Instagram page, an unnamed Deputy Commissioner of Police ordered the singer’s arrest due to unresolved issues related to the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN).

    Gwamnishu further alleged that no proper investigation has been conducted, adding that the singer is currently being subjected to maltreatment in detention.

    Gwamnishu’s post reads, “@ruggedybaba is currently detained at State SCID Panti on the instructions of a Deputy Commissioner of Police over PMAN issues. No proper investigation has been conducted. He and others are being maltreated.”

  • Angry youths storm Benue streets over death of final year student killed by police officers

    Angry youths storm Benue streets over death of final year student killed by police officers

    The death of Emmanuella Ahenjir, a 23-year-old final-year student of the Federal University by police personnel, has led to a protest in Markurdi, the Benue State capital.

    TheNewsGuru earlier reports that  Emmanuella was shot dead on Friday morning, May 16, 2025, by unidentified police officers at the Wurukum roundabout while riding in a vehicle coming from the Gyado Villa area of the town.

    According to reports, the tragic incident, which sparked an outrage, drew protesters, mostly youths, to the streets, led by prominent gender rights activist, Ukan Kurugh.

    The demonstrators gathered at the Wurukum roundabout, wielding placards with inscriptions such as “End Police Brutality” and “Justice for Emmanuella.”

    The protesters are demanding a thorough investigation and immediate action from the authorities.

    More details to come…

  • SO SAD: WAEC student shot dead by police in Ibadan

    SO SAD: WAEC student shot dead by police in Ibadan

    A tragic event occurred in Alaakia after a stray bullet killed a student who was heading to the examination centre to sit for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination being organised by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the incident which sparked an outrage and calls for immediate investigation into the actions of the officers involved, happened on Gbagi market road in the Egbeda Local Government Area of the state.

    According to reports, a yet-to-be identified police officer in pursuit of a suspect, shot sporadically, which hit and allegedly killed the student on Tuesday.

    The student, according to multiple eyewitnesses, was on his way to the examination centre.

    One of the sources, simply identified as Ajani, said, “A police officer opened fire while chasing a fleeing vehicle. One of the bullets reportedly hit the student. The student was riding on a motorcycle with his father and twin brother.

    “The victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.”

    Another witness said, “The deceased was on his way to the examination centre alongside his twin brother when the tragedy happened.”

    Meanwhile, irate youths took the student’s lifeless body to the state Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, to demand justice and called on Governor Seyi Makinde to intervene.

    The deceased body has been deposited at Adeoyo Hospital morgue.

  • Policeman who assaulted Lagos Uber driver, arrested

    Policeman who assaulted Lagos Uber driver, arrested

    A policeman, Obic Modestus, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for assaulting an e-hailing driver.

    The video of the Inspector assaulting the yet-to- be identified driver was shared across social media, including 𝕏.

    Reacting, Nigerians decried that men of the Nigeria Police Force have yet to learn how to relate with citizens professionally, despite the October 2020 protest against police brutality.

    Nigerian activist and comedy skit maker, Debo Adedayo, known as Mr Macaroni, condemned the action of the police officer in his reaction to the video.

    “Nobody should be treated like this!!! Just look at this barbarism!!! Will you people ever change??? Nigerian Police!!! Please have some shame!” Macaroni wrote in reaction to the video.

    Reacting to the development, the Lagos Police Command spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the officer has been arrested.

    Hundeyin noted that the Command’s Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, would not condone unprofessional acts of officers. He assured that the officer would face disciplinary measures.

    “The Police Officer, Inspector Obic Modestus, has been summoned by the Complaint Response Unit (CRU). He will be handed over to the Provost Department for appropriate disciplinary measures.

    “The Lagos State Police Command, under CP Olohundare Jimoh, will not condone any form of incivility to members of the public,” he stated.

  • Police to probe dead body hanging on tree in Anambra

    Police to probe dead body hanging on tree in Anambra

    The Anambra State Police Command has said it is investigating the cause of death of a man whose body was found hanging on a tree.

    The command disclosed that the deceased person’s body was found Friday in a bush at Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area, after an unidentified person called through the deceased person’s phone to report the discovery of the body.

    It noted that the body has been identified and deposited in the morgue and efforts are ongoing to contact the family for necessary action.

    The Anambra Police Commissioner, Ikioye Orutugu, ordered officers of the command to “uncover the circumstances surrounding a disturbing incident” and to bring the perpetrators to justice.

  • Police arrest five for selling two-week-old baby for N3m in Lagos

    Police arrest five for selling two-week-old baby for N3m in Lagos

    Five individuals in connection with the abduction and sale of a two-week-old baby for N3m has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command.

    The suspects, including a woman entrusted with the care of the baby’s teenage mother, are currently in custody following a detailed investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).

    Confirming the arrest, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Thursday, disclosed that the case was initially reported at the Ajah Police Division on May 5 by a man who disclosed that his 16-year-old cousin, identified as Miss Happiness, had become pregnant by an unknown individual.

    Due to financial hardship, the complainant’s mother had entrusted the pregnant teenager to one Nonye Osi for shelter and care until she gave birth.

    However, investigations revealed that Osi conspired with others to relocate the girl to an undisclosed location.When she was eventually found, she no longer had her pregnancy, and the baby was missing.

    Upon transferring the case to SCID for further investigation, detectives arrested five suspects: Osi, Akintan Adedayo, Jimoh Bashiru, Elizabeth Bishop, and Bukola Oladapo.

    The suspects were found to have conspired in the sale of the baby.

    Following extensive investigative efforts, the two-week-old baby boy was recovered safely from the Agemuwo area of Badagry.

    Hundeyin said the child was found in good health.

    The case is now being handled by the Gender/Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, which is providing care for the infant pending his reunion with his biological mother.

    Hundeyin reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Lagosians.

    “The child was found safe and sound. The Gender/Anti-Human Trafficking Unit is currently handling the case and attending to the baby, who is in good health, pending his reunion with his biological mother.

    “While investigations are ongoing to bring all involved parties to justice, the Lagos State Police Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents,” he said.