A second Nigerian resident in the United Kingdom has been remanded in custody in connection with the death of a fellow Nigerian, Taiwo Ekerin, following an alleged assault in Lewisham, London. The UK Metropolitan Police disclosed on Tuesday that 34-year-old Chibueze Chukwurah was charged with murder after his arrest on June 5 as investigations into the incident continue. According to the police, officers were initially called to Lewisham High Street at about 4:40 a.m. on May 24 following reports of an altercation. Ekerin sustained serious injuries during the incident and later died on May 30. In a statement, the Metropolitan…
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A kidnapping attempt targeting Chinese expatriates at a dredging site in Ogun State ended in tragedy as four hostages and a soldier lost their lives during a confrontation between security operatives and armed assailants. The incident occurred on Monday at Magbon Village in the Mowe area of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area, where expatriate workers were carrying out dredging operations. It was gathered that the gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, stormed the facility in the early hours of the day, triggering a security response from military personnel and the police. Sources said one soldier attached to the security team was killed…
A young football enthusiast, Salisu Muhammed, has died after collapsing during a training session at a football field in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The tragic incident occurred on Monday morning at the Massalacin Edi football pitch in the Alikazaure community, leaving teammates, friends and residents in shock. According to eyewitnesses, Muhammed was actively participating in the training exercise when he suddenly fell on the field, bringing the session to an abrupt halt. A teammate, Abba Abdullahi, said efforts were immediately made to save his life as he was rushed to a hospital for medical attention. “He…
A Nigerian man, Odumayo Olufemi, has appealed for help after allegedly receiving N100,000 from individuals he identified as bandits during a TikTok live session, claiming they later demanded N100 million from him. As reported by Daily Post, Olufemi, in a video that has gained traction on social media, said he joined the live broadcast on June 6 after the hosts promised monetary rewards to users who followed their page. According to him, what initially appeared to be a harmless online giveaway took a disturbing turn shortly after he received the money. He alleged that after the payment was made, he…
The Borno State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old suspect over the alleged killing of a young man following a disagreement in Konduga Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which reportedly occurred on June 6, was disclosed in a security update shared by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the report, a confrontation between two youths escalated into violence at about 3 p.m. in Konduga, leading to the death of one of them. The suspect, identified as Adam Ali Bukar of Galtimari Ward, allegedly stabbed 20-year-old Ba’umara, a resident of Duwanti Ward, in the chest during the altercation.…
A fire outbreak triggered by the explosion of a mobile phone battery has damaged a shop at the popular Tecno Complex in the Mokola area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The Oyo State Fire Services Agency disclosed on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Monday evening and was swiftly brought under control by firefighters, preventing the flames from spreading to nearby shops and properties. According to the Chairman of the agency, Maroof Akinwande, the fire service received a distress call at about 8:15 p.m. from a resident, Mr Oluyomade Adepeju, reporting that a shop within the commercial complex had been engulfed…
The Ondo State Police Command has rescued a 26-year-old woman who was allegedly abducted in Owo and arrested four suspects in connection with the crime. The victim, identified as Ogechi John, was reportedly kidnapped on Monday along the Emure-Akure Expressway near Gozako Filling Station by armed men who arrived in an ash-coloured Toyota Camry without registration numbers. According to the police, the suspects forcefully whisked the woman away before fleeing to an unknown destination, prompting an immediate security response. A statement issued on Tuesday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the command swiftly launched a…
The mother of former Minister of Power, Madam Olufunmilayo Adelabu, has recounted the anguish she endured after her daughter and twin grandsons were abducted barely a day after she prayed for the release of kidnap victims in Oyo State. Speaking with journalists at her residence in the Challenge area of Ibadan following the rescue of her family members, the elderly matriarch described the incident as a painful and unexpected ordeal that left her devastated. According to her, she had spent the previous day praying for victims who were being held captive in Oriire Local Government Area, seeking divine intervention for…
The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered a suspected transnational fraud ring involving eight foreign nationals accused of staging kidnappings to extort ransom from relatives living abroad. The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-driven operation in Adiyan, Agbado area of the state, following investigations into a reported abduction that was later discovered to be fabricated. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed on Monday that the operation was launched after security agencies received information that a Mauritanian national had contacted his family overseas, claiming he had been kidnapped in Nigeria and needed ransom for his release. According to Babaseyi, detectives…
Suspected bandits have killed an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and abducted his daughter during a fresh attack on Odo-Ere, the headquarters of Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, has heightened concerns over the worsening security situation in the Okun axis of Kogi West Senatorial District, where a series of deadly attacks have been recorded in recent weeks. Sources within the community identified the slain officer simply as Ayo, saying the gunmen stormed his residence before opening fire on him and whisking away his first daughter. Residents…