Joshua Biem

Eight suspected armed robbers, among them a lady, were arrested by police in Benue State on Monday.

The suspects were said to have been terrorising Makurdi-Lafia road users in recent times. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Hassan Yabanet, said that the suspects were apprehended shortly after their gang leader, identified as Terhemba Dabo, was picked up following an intelligence report.

The CP said that the 29-year-old gang leader, who had been on the police’s wanted list, led officers to their hideout, where other members of his gang were apprehended.

According to the CP, “Operatives of Benue State Police Command arrested the suspected leader of the vicious highway robbers along Makurdi-Lafia road on 02/12/2024 at about 1000 hrs following intelligence gathered.

“Terhemba Dabo ‘m’ AKA Kough, 29 years old, of Udei, Guma Local Government Area, has been on the wanted list of the police until information was gathered that the said suspect had been in his hideout around the International Market area, where he was arrested.”

These suspects include Kwaghve Asemapav, Aondonenga Awarga, Nongun Mbakuugh, Nomsoo Rapheal, Kpaver Godwin, Joseph Jimeshio, and Desen Kaashima ‘f’, all of Udei town.

He listed items recovered from the suspects to include: one (1) G-3 rifle, three (3) pairs of camouflage uniforms, one (1) bulletproof jacket, one (1) beret, one (1) police uniform, black boots, and a carved wooden rifle.

The police boss said that the suspects have confessed to the crime and that a detailed investigation is ongoing to arrest other suspects at large.

He added that the suspects would be charged in court immediately after the investigation is completed.

Source: Tribune

The Adamawa police command has arrested a 34-year-old man, Sunday Moses, for gunrunning as part of efforts to reduce crimes in the state.

In a press release signed by the command’s public relations officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje made available to Tribune Online, stated that the suspect, Sunday Moses,  a resident of Kwatau village, Hong local government area was arrested for illegal and secret importing ammunition into the State.According to the statement, the police recovered 364 rounds of live ammunition, two hand grenades, others

Source: Tribune

Kano State Fire Service under the leadership of Hassan Muhammad has said that in November property estimated at over N132,450,000 was destroyed by different fire outbreaks in the state.

Also, the service successfully rescued not less than three persons, as well as recorded 43 fire calls in the same month.

The spokesman for the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, who confirmed the operations of the service for the month under review, also disclosed that three lives were lost, while four others were saved.

According to the statement, the fire service ‘personnel also saved property worth N310,600,000, just as it also received six false alarms and five rescue calls.

‘Similarly, according to the statement, the service received emergency calls from its 29 fire stations across the state.

“I will use this opportunity to draw the attention of the general public to handle fire with care to avoid fire incidences most especially during the current harmattan season.

“All motorists  must drive with care, as well as abide by the traffic laws, especially when traveling for the Christmas holiday to avoid road accidents,” the spokesman emphasised.

Source: Punch

Gunmen have killed a man, identified as Gideon Ebukwe, at Ok Winners Hotel, Igbosoro, Igode, in the Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Community Development Council Chairman in the area, simply identified as Atobatele, reported the incident to the police on Tuesday around 3.30pm. The five-man gang reportedly stormed the hotel, locked staff members in another room and shot Ebukwe during the attack. The state police command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement. Baby with Spina Bifida Begins Treatment After Punch Report; Mother Thanks Supporters

Odutola revealed that the deceased’s body had been deposited at the mortuary, and investigations were ongoing, although no arrests had been made. Odutola said, “On December 3, 2024, at about 3:30 pm, the CDC Chairman of Igbosoro, Atobatele, reported a suspected assassination incident. Five unidentified armed men attacked Ok Winners Hotel in Igbosoro, targeting a guest, Gideon Ebukwe, whose address is yet unknown. “During the attack, the hotel staff, mostly women, were locked in another room. The gunmen proceeded to the victim’s room, and in an attempt to escape, he broke through the ceiling into Room 10. However, the assailants pursued him and shot him dead about 250 metres from the hotel. His belongings were taken. “Upon receiving the report, the divisional police officer led detectives to the scene. The body was transported to Jas Medical Mortuary in Ogijo. While no arrests have been made, investigations are underway to determine whether the crime was cult-related or linked to a rivalry. The case will be transferred to Eleweran for further investigation.”

Source: Punch 

The Rivers State Police Command has uncovered a Child trafficking Syndicate, arresting the prime, a female identified as Esther Anthony and rescuing four children from their hideout. The rescued children, aged one to thirteen years, were lodged at Alaeze Guest House in Rumukwachi, Port Harcourt, from where they would have been handed over to a nurse named Loveth, who runs a maternity home.

According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer for Rivers Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the Guest House Manager out of suspicion refused to let the prime suspect check out with the children, demanding that the parents be produced. Iringe-Koko stated that the suspect in her frantic effort to escape with the children, rushed to the Police claiming that the guest house manager had threatened her with a gun. SP Iringe-Koko said, “Esther Anthony left and returned with police officers, falsely claiming that the Guest House Manager had abducted the children and threatened her with a gun,l. “However, the Managing Director contacted the Choba Area Command, and officers arrived to arrest Anthony. “Preliminary investigations revealed that Anthony had conspired with someone named Favour to traffick the children from the Swali Community in Bayelsa State.”

Speaking further, Iringe-Koko stated that another suspect, Purity Silas, was also arrested in connection with the case.

She added the prime suspect was however identified by another family as the same person who had stolen three of their children in the Rumuodara area of Port Harcourt and sold them to Loveth.

“All suspects have confessed to the crime,” SP Iringe-Koko said. “The case has been transferred to State CID, Port-Harcourt, and suspects are currently in police custody. They will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.”

The state police spokesperson noted that the case highlights the ongoing efforts of the Rivers State Police Command to combat child trafficking and ensure justice for victims and their families, emphasising that the children have been reunited with their family members.

“The Rivers State Police Command remains committed to protecting the vulnerable and bringing perpetrators of child trafficking to justice.

“The Command is urging members of the public to report any suspicious activities related to child trafficking to the nearest police station or through the Command’s hotline.”

Source: Independent

A Roman Catholic Priest, Rev Fr Gerald Ohaeri, serving under Nsukka Diocese has been reportedly kidnapped. DAILY POST learnt that Ohaeri was on his way from Enugu capital back to his Isienu-Nsukka parish when he was abducted. The incident occurred at the dreaded Enugu-Ugwuogo-Opi-Nsukka Road in the evening of Saturday, November 30, 2024. It is unclear the number of people kidnapped alongside the Catholic priest. The same hoodlums were reported to have also attempted to kidnap a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state.

A trending video showed the moment the security escorts of the Deputy Governor of Enugu State raced to the scene to save the situation. Residents and road users are concerned that despite the heavy deployment of security agencies along the said road, kidnappers have continued to have a field day, making it a nightmare to travel along that route.

Enquiries sent by DAILY POST to the spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe is yet to be responded to as of the time of filing this report. The Catholic Diocese of Nsukka is also yet to issue any official communication on the incident.

Source: Daily Post