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Other · The Punch ·Court jails fake spiritualist for sextortion in Abuja
An Abuja court has sentenced a person posing as a spiritualist after finding them guilty of sextortion. The case concerns the use of a false spiritual identity to exploit or threaten victims through sexually related material. Further details about the sentence, the accused and the victims are not provided in the headline.
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Other · Vanguard ·Edo ‘spiritualist’ sentenced over $1,100 sextortion of Indian woman
An Edo-based spiritualist has been sentenced after being convicted of sextorting an Indian woman for more than $1,100. The case involved the use of sexually related material or threats to obtain money, although the headline does not specify the court, sentence length, or further details of the alleged offence.
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Other · Leadership News ·Kano Police Arrest Fake CSP Over Recruitment, Posting Fraud
Kano State Police have arrested a suspected impostor accused of posing as a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) and allegedly defrauding people through promises linked to police recruitment and postings. The arrest concerns suspected recruitment and posting fraud, while further details about the suspect and investigation were not provided.
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Other · Leadership News ·
Flood Alert: FG Flags 919 Critical-Risk Locations Across 20 States, FCT
The Federal Government has identified 919 locations at critical risk of flooding across 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The alert signals heightened flood exposure in the affected areas and is intended to draw attention to locations requiring preparedness and risk-monitoring measures.
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Other · Vanguard ·Troops rescue 13 kidnapped victims, intercept terrorist ammunition
Nigerian troops rescued 13 people who had been kidnapped and intercepted ammunition linked to terrorists, according to Vanguard. The headline indicates that the operation addressed both the recovery of the victims and the disruption of an ammunition supply, but provides no further details about the location, suspects, or circumstances.
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Other · Premium Times ·Anambra: Police deny collecting ₦600,000 to free murder suspect
Anambra State Police Command has denied allegations that its officers collected ₦600,000 in exchange for releasing a suspect accused of murder. The denial addresses claims of financial misconduct connected to the suspect’s detention and release, although the headline provides no further details about the allegations or the police’s explanation.
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Other · The Punch ·
Police arrest nine suspects in Katsina, recover diverted nutritional food
Police in Katsina State have arrested nine suspects in connection with the diversion of nutritional food supplies. Authorities also recovered the diverted items during the operation, although the headline does not specify the suspects’ identities, the quantity recovered, or the circumstances surrounding the alleged diversion.
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Other · The Punch ·
Police arrest eight suspected cultists in Delta raid, recover gun
Police in Delta State arrested eight people suspected of belonging to a cult group during a raid and recovered a firearm. The operation highlights an ongoing security response to suspected cult-related activity in the state, although the headline does not provide further details about the suspects, weapon, or circumstances of the arrests.
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Other · Daily Post ·Heavy rainfall destroys Niger bridge, cuts off 20 communities
Heavy rainfall has destroyed a bridge in Niger State, cutting off about 20 communities and disrupting access and movement in the affected areas. The damage has left residents of the communities isolated, although the headline does not provide details on casualties, the exact location, or response efforts.
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Other · Leadership News ·
Ekiti CP Orders Probe As Family Demands Justice For Woman Allegedly Killed By Husband
The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police has ordered an investigation into the alleged killing of a woman by her husband. The victim’s family is demanding justice and seeking clarification on the circumstances surrounding her death as authorities begin probing the case.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·Security operatives rescue three victims, arrest one suspect in Gombe
Security operatives in Gombe rescued three victims and arrested one suspect, according to Nigerian Tribune. The headline does not provide further details about the victims’ identities, the circumstances of their rescue, the suspect’s alleged involvement, or the specific agency responsible for the operation.
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Other · Daily Post ·Osun police arrest suspect over alleged N13m kidnap threat
Osun State police have arrested a suspect in connection with an alleged kidnapping threat involving a demand or claim of N13 million. The headline does not provide further details about the suspect, the circumstances of the alleged threat, or whether any victim was abducted.
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Troops nab terrorist kingpin, seize 300 rounds of ammunition in Kaduna
Nigerian troops in Kaduna reportedly arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin and recovered 300 rounds of ammunition during an operation. The development highlights ongoing military efforts to disrupt terrorist networks and seize weapons, though the headline provides no further details about the suspect, the operation’s location, or any associated casualties.
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Other · Premium Times ·Police arrest suspects over theft of mobile phones, accessories valued at N49m
Police have arrested suspects allegedly linked to the theft of mobile phones and related accessories valued at N49 million. The arrests concern an investigation into the reported loss, while further details about the suspects, the circumstances of the alleged theft and possible charges were not provided in the headline.
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Other · Premium Times ·Police arrest suspected ‘serial burglar,’ recover ₦21 million photographic equipment
Police have arrested a suspected serial burglar and recovered photographic equipment valued at ₦21 million. The arrest and recovery were reported by Premium Times, although the headline provides no further details about the suspect, the circumstances of the operation, or where the alleged burglaries occurred.
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Other · Daily Post ·Aluminium fabricator arrested for vandalising railway fencing in Ogun
An aluminium fabricator has been arrested in Ogun State in connection with the alleged vandalisation of railway fencing. The incident involves damage or attempted removal of railway infrastructure, while details about the circumstances of the arrest and any charges were not provided in the headline.
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Other · The Punch ·
Police seek more vehicles, equipment to fight crime in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command is requesting additional vehicles and operational equipment to strengthen its ability to prevent and combat crime across the state. The appeal indicates that improved logistics and resources are considered necessary to support police operations and enhance public safety efforts.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·Shiroro Dam alerts communities to water release
Authorities at Shiroro Dam have alerted communities about an impending or ongoing release of water from the facility. The notice is intended to inform residents in potentially affected areas and encourage them to remain aware of possible changes in water levels and related safety concerns.
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Other · Premium Times ·Police raid ‘drug spot’, arrest suspects, recover guns in Delta
Police officers raided an alleged drug location in Delta State, arresting several suspects and recovering firearms during the operation. The action is part of law-enforcement efforts targeting suspected criminal or drug-related activity, although the headline does not provide details on the number of arrests, weapons recovered, or the identities of those detained.
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Other · The Punch ·
Police arrest suspected kidnapper in Gombe, rescue three abducted victims
Police in Gombe State arrested a suspected kidnapper and rescued three people who had reportedly been abducted. The development concerns an ongoing law enforcement operation, though the headline does not provide details about the suspect’s identity, the victims, the circumstances of the abductions or whether further arrests were made.
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