CRIME Archives - Page 21 of 29

Jul

28

2023

POLICE BRUTALITY: Reps move to check alleged killings, rights abuses in Enugu communities

CRIME#10thNationalAssembly, #Endpolicebrutality, #Killing, #NigeriaPolice

POLICE BRUTALITY: Reps move to check alleged killings, rights abuses in Enugu communities The House of Representatives has ordered a full-scale investigation into alleged killings and rights abuses of citizens in Amechi Uwani and Obeagu Awkunanaw communities of Enugu State. The House of Representatives has ordered a full-scale investigation into alleged killings and rights abuses of citizens in Amechi Uwani and Obeagu Awkunanaw communities of Enugu State. The decision followed the receipt of a petition on the issue by the member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, Atu Chimaobi Sam, at the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Tajudeen…

Jul

24

2023

By Famous Reporters

Father of lady found dead in Anambra hotel cries for justice… As Cosmilla Hotel contradicts self

CRIME#Assault, #Birthday, #ChinyereAwuda, #CosmillaHotel, #death, #GenderAbuse

Father of lady found dead in Anambra hotel cries for justice… As Cosmilla Hotel contradicts self Mr. Patrick Awuda, father of Chinyere Awuda, 27, who was found dead at Cosmilla Hotel, Awka, last Monday, has wailed that the untimely death of their daughter had thrown the entire family and close relatives into a deep state of melancholy. Awuda, 79, a native of Nnobi in Idemili South Local Government Area, while speaking to journalists in Awka, Sunday, implored the Anambra State Government and the Nigerian Police to obtain justice for his daughter whom he lamented was forcefully sent to her undue…

Jul

21

2023

By Famous Reporters

JUST IN! 4-yrs-girl raped, infected with HIV/AIDS Gets Justice

CRIME#ChiemelaVictorEkeke, #Imprisonment, #rape #justice #GenderBasedViolence

JUST IN! 4-yrs-girl raped, infected with HIV/AIDS Gets Justice A 4-year-old little girl who was raped and at the same time, I with HIV/AIDS by a 37-year-old man, in the Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, finally received justice. This is even as Mr. Chiemela Victor Ekeke, the 37-year-old man who was accused of perpetrating the heinous act has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Court. Source: ABN TV

Jul

20

2023

By Famous Reporters

Birthday party turns soury, as Lady beaten to death in Anambra hotel for picking money

CRIME#Birthday, #Dearh, #Sour, #Swimmingpool, #Victimisation

Birthday party turns soury, as Lady beaten to death in Anambra hotel for picking money A birthday party held in a certain popular hotel (name withheld), in Awka, Anambra State has turned tartly as a young lady simply identified as Miss Chinyere Awuda has been beaten to death at the poolside of a popular hotel (name withheld) in Awka, Anambra State. According to reports, the ignoble incident occurred on Saturday's night during the said celebration. Late Miss Awuda, a native of Idemmili South LocalGovernment Area of Anambra State was accused of picking up money some friends of the celebrant had…

Jul

19

2023

By Famous Reporters

Army Busts International Smuggling Syndicate, Intercepts Truckload of Ammunition Headling to Anambra

CRIME#Ammunition, #Investigation, #Surreptitiously

Army Busts International Smuggling Syndicate, Intercepts Truckload of Ammunition Headling to Anambra The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, has commended Troops of 192 Battalion Nigerian Army (NA) operating in 81 Division Area of Responsibility for busting an international ammunition smuggling syndicate, while transporting a truck load of smuggled ammunition to Anambra State on Saturday. A statement signed by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), revealed that acting on actionable Intelligence, the troops conducted a meticulous and rigorous Stop and Search operation along…

Jul

16

2023

By Famous Reporters

UPDATE ON NDLEA: Stray Bullet Kills 2-year-old Boy In Delta

CRIME, METRO#Bullet, #DeltaState, #NDLEA, death

UPDATE: [NDLEA]: Stray Bullet Kills 2-year-old Boy In Delta A 2-year-old boy identified as IvanOnoseriegba, was struck by a stray bullet from operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Delta State Command while chasing suspected drug peddlers along Okpanam Road, Oshimili north local government area of the State. It was gathered that the NDLEA personnel shot sporadically into the air on Thursday July 13th 2023, when the stray bullet hit Ivan who was with his younger brother in his mother's shop on Edoz Plaza, close the Sweet Spirit hotel. The younger brother, Erhumossele, was equally wounded in one…

Jul

13

2023

By Famous Reporters

Mmesoma’s Suicide Attempt: Gov. Soludo Takes Action Moments After Suicidal Video Went Viral… As JAMB PRO, Febian Reacts

CRIME, Education#EjikemeMmesoma, #fraud, #jamb, #Prof.SoludoCharles

Mmesoma’s Suicide Attempt: Gov. Soludo Takes Action Moments After Suicidal Video Went Viral… As JAMB PRO, Febian Reacts Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has swiftly intervened in the case of Mmesoma Joy Ejikeme, a young student who recently attempted suicide. Mmesoma’s desperate act came just hours after a video of her contemplating suicide went viral on social media platforms, prompting an outpouring of concern from the public. Governor Soludo took immediate action upon learning about the distressing situation. In a letter addressed to the principal of Anglican Girls Secondary School Nnewi, where Mmesoma is enrolled, he ordered that she be…

Jul

08

2023

By Famous Reporters

ILLEGAL SIT-AT-HOME ORDER: Enugu Police Warn Against Subversive Criminals, Inflict Fatal Gunshot Wounds On Perpetrators, Recover Dangerous Weapons, Petrol Bombs

CRIME, SECURITY#Illegal, #NigeriaPolice, #Sit-at-home

ILLEGAL SIT-AT-HOME ORDER: Enugu Police Warn Against Subversive Criminals, Inflict Fatal Gunshot Wounds On Perpetrators, Recover Dangerous Weapons, Petrol Bombs as CP Ammani reaffirms sustained onslaught against criminals, urges citizens to report individuals sighted with gunshot injuries Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have continued to give criminal elements sleepless night, as officers serving in Awkunanaw Division of the Command, today intercepted armed criminal elements, who were attempting to snatch an ENTRACO branded Sharon mini-van from its driver, along Agbani Road, Enugu. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP…

Jul

07

2023

By Famous Reporters

Enugu Government Arrests Hoodlums Enforcing Sit-at-home

CRIME#Hoodlums, #PeterMbah, #Sit-at-home

Enugu Government on Thursday, announced that many hoodlums enforcing the illegal sit-at-home in the state have been arrested. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia. “It is noteworthy that many enemies of Enugu State and Igbo land, the hoodlums, anarchists, and criminal elements, who hide under freedom agitation to perpetrate destruction, violent crimes, as well as those who engage in scaremongering through fake videos and images, have been tracked down, apprehended and are being brought to book. “We are winning the war and therefore call on Ndi Enugu to volunteer…

Jul

03

2023

By Famous Reporters

Tension In Anambra, As Homeless Divorcée Woman Allegedly Pestles, Sets Female Police, 2 Children Ablaze

CRIME#Anambra, #TheNigeriaPolice, Fire

Tension In Anambra, As Homeless Divorcée Woman Allegedly Pestles, Sets Female Police, 2 Children Ablaze A female divorcee in Anambra State has reportedly burnt to death a female police officer alongside her two children. A woman, identified as Nnaemaka Nwosu, has allegedly set a policewoman and her two children ablaze in Anambra State. According to reports, the heinous incident occurred on Sunday at Nnokwa community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspect, a native of Amawbia, a community in Anambra was said to have been divorced by her husband and…