The Federal Road Safety Corps has returned N1.12m recovered from the scene of a fatal road crash to the family of a deceased motorist, underscoring what it described as its commitment to transparency and accountability. The Corps disclosed that the money was retrieved during a rescue operation following a deadly accident that occurred on April 11, 2026, at Idu Village along the Gegu–Abaji route. The crash involved a Toyota Corolla and a Volkswagen Golf, whose driver, Mallam Aliyu Mohammed Bala, sustained critical injuries and was later confirmed dead at a hospital. According to the agency, its Zebra Team operatives, who…
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The Nigeria Police Force in Kwara State has intercepted a cache of live ammunition concealed in a sack of garri, in what authorities described as a major breakthrough in the fight against crime in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, disclosed this on Friday in Ilorin, revealing that the discovery was made during an intelligence-driven operation along the Ajase-Ipo Road. According to him, operatives stopped an unregistered Toyota Previa vehicle entering Kwara from Kogi State on April 10, and a subsequent search uncovered 98 rounds of live ammunition hidden inside a bag of garri, in an apparent attempt…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has pushed back against criticism from ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that he gave his best while in office despite acknowledging that mistakes were inevitable. Jonathan’s response followed Atiku’s recent remarks during a television interview where he described the former president as inexperienced and faulted his handling of national challenges while in power. Speaking on Monday in Abuja at an event organised by the Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria, Jonathan dismissed the criticism, arguing that no leader governs without errors. He said, “If I made mistakes, yes, nobody who becomes a governor or president…
Thai authorities have arrested a Nigerian national, Nwaiwu Ifeanyi, after uncovering over N67m concealed in the ceiling of his bathroom during a late-night raid, in what officials described as a major crackdown on a suspected drug network. The operation also led to the arrest of three other suspects and the seizure of cocaine, cash, and valuables linked to the alleged trafficking ring. According to a report by Bangkok-based outlet Khaosod English, the 46-year-old suspect was apprehended near Silom Soi 1 after police tracked his movements. About 27 grammes of cocaine were reportedly recovered from him at the point of arrest.…
Panic has gripped the Calabar–Oron axis of Cross River State following the abduction of no fewer than 15 passengers by gunmen who ambushed a commercial boat along the busy water route. The victims were reportedly seized on Friday while travelling aboard a Sea Express vessel from Calabar to Oron, in an attack that has again exposed growing insecurity on the inland waterway. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Cross River State, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed that a coordinated rescue operation had been launched to secure the victims’ freedom. He said the Nigeria Police Force in Cross River…
Tragedy struck in the Alapere area of Lagos State on Monday as a dispatch rider was crushed to death by a speeding tanker, triggering unrest among fellow riders at the scene. The fatal incident, which occurred in the Motorways Inward Estate axis, involved an empty tanker belonging to NIPCO with registration number TTN-776ZQ. The tanker was said to have rammed into the rider while he was in motion, killing him instantly. The spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the development, attributing the crash to excessive speed by the tanker driver. The situation reportedly escalated shortly…
Tension escalated in Plateau State on Monday as enraged women from Gashish community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area pulled down a military checkpoint during a mass protest against relentless attacks that have continued to claim lives in the area. The dramatic action followed fresh violence that has left residents grieving, with the women openly accusing security operatives of failing in their primary duty to safeguard lives and property. Some protesters also raised suspicions of possible compromise by those deployed to protect the community. Eyewitnesses said the demonstrators, who trooped out in large numbers, stormed the checkpoint and vandalised it,…
Fresh outrage has trailed the abduction of residents in Kaduna State as bandits reportedly demanded a staggering N1bn ransom for victims seized during an Easter Sunday attack on Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area. The attackers who invaded the village during the Christian celebration not only abducted several residents but also killed some people leaving the community in deep mourning and fear. In a statement issued on Monday leaders of the Concerned Ariko Youths Linus Audu and Kefas Likita condemned the incident describing it as a brutal assault on helpless worshippers during a sacred period. They…
The Niger State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on organised crime, arresting multiple suspects linked to car theft, vandalism, and illegal possession of stolen property in coordinated operations across the state. The breakthrough, which led to the recovery of stolen vehicles and electricity infrastructure materials, was disclosed on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun. According to him, operatives acting on intelligence tracked and arrested two suspected members of a car theft syndicate operating between Kano and Niger states. One of the suspects, 49-year-old Abdulfatai Abdulganiyu, was apprehended at a hotel along Mandela Road in Minna with a Honda…
Tragedy struck in Plateau State on Monday as three persons lost their lives in a lone auto crash at the Polo Roundabout in Jos, raising fresh concerns over reckless driving on Nigerian roads. The accident, which occurred around 2.30am, involved a truck that reportedly veered off course after the driver lost control, leading to a fatal impact that claimed the lives of the driver and two other occupants. The Plateau State Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Peter Longsan, confirmed the incident, attributing the crash to loss of control, a recurring factor in many night-time accidents. He…