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Nov

2020

Seforp2023 Fraud:Rev Okechukwu Christopher Obioha, in Police Net, Over Conducts Likely to Cause Breach of Public Peace, Criminal Breach Of Trust, Deceit, Extortion and Obtaining by False Pretence, Unlawful Society and Impersonation

CRIME, METRO#fraud, arrest, deceit, rev okechukwu oboha Christopher

Rev Okechukwu Christopher Oboha, is currently cooling of in the police custody, in Enugu and will likely be charged to court pursuant to a petition written and addressed to the Inspector General of Police and captioned “RE:CONDUCTS LIKELY TO CAUSE BREACH OF PUBLIC PEACE, CRIMINAL BREACH OF TRUST, DECEIT, EXTORTION AND OBTAINING BY FALSE PRETENCE, UNLAWFUL SOCIETY AND IMPERSONATION, AGAINST REV OKECHUKWU CHRISTOPHER OBIOHA USING SEFORP2023 MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED” The petition written for Obiezu Nwachukwu, an indigene of the southeast of Nigeria, for himself and other members of the group, Youths For Better Nigeria, a non-governmental organization focused on transparency,…

Oct

2020

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#EndSars Protest: Police Arrest Woman For Deliberately Crushing Two Innocent Nigerians With Reckless

METRO#EndSARsProtest, #nigerian government, death, police brutality, the Nigeria Police

One Mrs Nike Lawal, of 30 Anjorin Street, Aminkanle, Lagos State, has been arrestedfor driving recklessly and killing two innocent Nigerians at Ikola Road, Alagbado, during the EndSars protest. The arrest was done by the Lagos State Police Command. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement released on Thursday, Lawal was the driver of Toyota 4Runner SUV with REG. Adejobi said “Ojo Azeez, 27, and Yusuf Sodia, 26, both of Command road, Alagbado, Lagos State, the duo in the tricycle, died on the spot. “The suspect, who intentionally removed the number plates on her…

Oct

2020

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EndSARS Protests, ‘Juju Women Step in, Fortify’ Youths With Charms

METRO#EndSARsProtest, #federal government of Nigeria, brutal killing, charms, ogboni

Despite the federal government's resolution to disband the Special Anti-robbery Squad, SARS, consequent on the extant EndSARS protests in the country, the peaceful movement of some aggrieved youths in the South-western part of Nigeria is becoming more dramatic as the day goes by. Diabolism appears to be having its way as the youths brace up for tougher times. A group of traditional worshipers dressed in local attires came out with charms to support the protesters in an undisclosed location in the country. They gathered and prayed for protesters who were preparing for their daily rally against the existence of SARS,…

Oct

2020

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Lifeless Police Officer covered with blood, others injured After…

METROaccident, blood, death, sympathy

At least one police officer has died after a car conveying multiple officers was involved in an accident today in Akure, Ondo, state. According to reports, the accident happened along Airport Road, Oba Ile, Akure, Ondo state. Unconfirmed reports blame the accident on overspeeding. Photos and videos from the scene show wounded officers lying on the road as locals tried to offer what help they can. At least one officer was lifeless, blood pouring out of his head. (C): lindaikejisblog

Oct

2020

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How Bolt driver who narrowly escaped ritual deaths got victimized by SARS

METROpain and agony, ritual, special anti-robbery squad, torture

A Bolt Driver who confessed to have been victimized by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, after escaping ritual death narrates his ordeal. Read his pathetic story: I am a bolt driver who picked up 3 riders from eleganza before lekki 2nd toll gate and heading to Oshodi at about 9:45pm on Wednesday 23nd Sept 2020. On the way, one of them said he will stop at law school after 1st toll gate, on getting there I stopped for the guy to alight and to my shock, the two at the back held me from the back, held onto…

Oct

2020

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21-yrs-old Tenant arrested for stabbing landlord to death over turning house into brothel

METROanger, blood, brothel, death, killing

21-years-old Onyenmachi Mmaju is currently cooling off in Anambra State Command, for allegedly stabbing his landlord, Nonso Oyikoba, 35, to death in Ogidi Ani-Etiti, in Idemili North LGA of the state. This ugly incident, according to reportghana took place on Tuesday, October 6. A statement, released by the spokesperson of the state police command, Haruna Mohammed, disclosed that police operatives attached to Ogidi Division, led by the DPO CSP Ekuri Remigius, received a report of the tragic incident, and visited the scene. On getting there, the victim, who was found in a pool of his blood, was rushed to Iyi…

Oct

2020

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Tears! PUNCH Journalist<br>Battles With Life After Gun Attack From Lagos Police Officers During October 1 Protest

Tears! PUNCH Journalist
Battles With Life After Gun Attack From Lagos Police Officers During October 1 Protest

METRO#federal government of Nigeria, intimidations, Nigeria at 60, Nigeria Police Force, victimisation, wickedness

While Nigeria marked her 60th birthday today with some citizens celebrating the event, it was rather negatively a red- letter- day for Olukayode Jaiyeola, photojournalist with The PUNCH who was attacked by the men of the Lagos State Police Command, The Punch reports. Jaiyeola was among journalists covering an October 1 protest in the state, but was regrettably brutalised at the Maryland area of Lagos by some officers The incident happened around 12 noon when a policeman, Innocent Adadu, hit Jaiyeola’s head with a baton. Jaiyeola’s colleague and PUNCH reporter, Deji Lambo, who was at the scene, said Adadu hit Jaiyeola…

Sep

2020

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Breaking!! Pupils, Students burnt as petrol tanker explodes in Kogi

METROaccident, death, inferno

Many lives and vehicles were lost in a fire outbreak in the early hours of today, Wednesday around Felele area of Lokoja metropolis. The victims include students of Kogi State Polytechnic, primary school pupils and other citizens. Onogwu Muhammed, chief press secretary to Yahaya Bello, the state governor, confirmed the incident in a statement. He said the governor expressed shock over the explosion, saying it is the greatest tragedy the state has witnessed in recent times. Bello condoled with families of the victims. He also asked students of the state polytechnic to remain calm and peaceful. “Governor Bello is very…

Sep

2020

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Former Nigerian Minister, Kenneth Gbagi Sues Hotel Staff, Strips Them Naked Over Alleged Stolen 5k {See Photos}

METROarrest, Kenneth Gbagi, stigmatization, theft

Kenneth Gbagi, ex-Minister of State for Education, has arrested and charged four of his staff working in his hotel to court for allegedly stealing his N5,000. According to a report by SR, Kenneth Gbagi, who is currently a governorship aspirant, in Delta State in 2023 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, last week Friday arrested the four staff working in Signatious Hotel, Warri, Delta State, after they were striped naked and photographed inside the hotel before handing them over to the police. gathered that after dehumanizing the four staff, a male and three females, they were taken to…

Sep

2020

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14 Dead Bodies Recovered as Bus Conveying Church Members Plunged Into River

METROagony, death, funeral ceremony, religion, tragedy

It was a tragic moment in Ivo local government area in Ebonyi state on Friday night, September 18, as a bus conveying 32 persons to a burial, thrusted into Akaeze-Ukwu River in the local government area. Confirming the incident to newsmen, the Spokesperson of the state police command, Loveth Odah said "14 bodies comprising seven females and seven males have so far been recovered while efforts are being made to recover the rest." Odah said among the five victims rescued was the driver of the said 608 coaster bus with Reg no. UKP 78 XA Mr Nwaonu Chinedu a native…