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Other · PM News ·Six held as police disrupt violent gang fight in Kano
Police officers in Kano disrupted a violent clash between gang members, leading to the apprehension of six suspects. The intervention by law enforcement halted the violence, and those detained are currently being held in connection with the incident as authorities manage the security situation.
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Bandits kill 11 in Katsina village daylight attack
Armed bandits attacked a village in Katsina State during broad daylight, resulting in the deaths of eleven individuals. The fatal incident caused severe casualties for the rural community affected by the sudden violence.
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Other · The Punch ·Bandits, armed herders kill 18 in Katsina, Benue
Bandits and armed herders have killed eighteen individuals during recent attacks in Katsina and Benue states. These deadly incidents highlight the ongoing security challenges and vulnerabilities faced by local communities dealing with armed violence in these regions.
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Police crackdown on motorcycle theft, arrest suspects in Ondo
Police in Ondo State have initiated a targeted crackdown on motorcycle theft, resulting in the successful apprehension of multiple suspects. Law enforcement authorities are actively working to dismantle criminal operations involving stolen motorcycles in the area and maintain public security.
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Iyade Royal Family Reaffirms Indigene Status of Prince Tajudeen Muritala Raji
The Iyade Royal Family has issued a public declaration confirming the official indigene status of Prince Tajudeen Muritala Raji. The royal household formally acknowledged his lineage, effectively validating his familial roots and rightful membership within the traditional institution.
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Other · Daily Post ·Kogi govt confirms rescue of 15 kidnapped pupils from orphanage
The Kogi State government has officially confirmed the successful rescue of fifteen pupils who were previously abducted from a local orphanage. Authorities have secured the release of the children, bringing an end to the kidnapping incident reported in the state.
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Gunmen kidnap 23 pupils in Kogi orphanage attack
Armed individuals attacked an orphanage facility in Kogi State, abducting twenty-three pupils during the invasion. Specific details regarding the identities of the perpetrators or the current whereabouts of the kidnapped children remain unavailable based on the initial report of the assault.
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Nigeria Arrests Fugitive Wildlife Trafficker After 5 Years On Run
Nigerian authorities have apprehended a fugitive wildlife trafficker who evaded capture for five years. The arrest concludes a lengthy search for the individual involved in the illegal smuggling of wildlife resources.
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NDLEA Seizes Dangerous Captagon Drug In Kwara Operation
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted and confiscated a supply of the dangerous illicit narcotic known as Captagon. The seizure was executed during a recent operational exercise conducted by the agency's personnel within Kwara State to curb the distribution of illegal substances.
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Kogi government confirms abduction of 24 children from orphanage home
Officials from the Kogi State government have formally confirmed the kidnapping of twenty-four children from a local orphanage. Authorities publicly acknowledged the security incident, verifying that the mass abduction of the minors took place directly at the residential care facility.
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Edo High Court Acquits DHL Manager Over Missing UK-bound Parcel
A High Court in Edo State has discharged and acquitted a DHL manager accused of being responsible for a missing parcel destined for the United Kingdom. The judicial decision officially clears the logistics executive of any legal wrongdoing regarding the lost international shipment.
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NEMA Begins Massive Flood Sensitisation In South-East States
The National Emergency Management Agency has initiated a large-scale flood awareness campaign across the South-East region of Nigeria. The sensitisation program aims to educate local residents and communities about necessary safety precautions and disaster preparedness to effectively manage and mitigate the risks associated with potential flooding.
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Army Confiscates N250m Oil Products, Arrests 9 Suspects
The Nigerian Army has confiscated oil products valued at 250 million naira. During the enforcement operation, military personnel arrested nine suspects connected to the seizure. The individuals were taken into custody as authorities process the confiscated materials and investigate the incident.
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Police nab car theft syndicate in Rivers, arrest four suspects
Police operatives in Rivers State have apprehended a suspected car theft syndicate, resulting in the arrest of four individuals. Authorities have taken the suspects into custody as part of ongoing efforts to curb vehicle theft and maintain public security in the region.
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Windstorm ravages NYSC orientation camp, Niger gov orders repairs
A severe windstorm has caused significant destruction to the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Niger State. In response to the extensive damage, the state governor has officially directed relevant authorities to commence immediate repairs to restore the affected infrastructure at the facility.
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Missing 70-year-old woman found in Osun
A 70-year-old woman who was previously reported missing has been successfully located in Osun State. Search efforts for the elderly individual have concluded following her discovery, bringing an end to the period of uncertainty regarding her whereabouts.
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Other · Premium Times ·Gunmen kill three mourners, abduct two in Benue
Unidentified gunmen carried out a deadly attack on a group of mourners in Benue State. During the assault, the armed assailants killed three people while forcibly abducting two other individuals from the location.
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Motorcycle thief, man who attempted to bribe police arrested in Katsina
Authorities in Katsina State have arrested a suspected motorcycle thief alongside another individual who attempted to bribe law enforcement officers. The arrests highlight ongoing local police efforts to combat vehicle theft and tackle corrupt practices within the region.
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JUST IN: Bandits break into Kogi orphanage, Abduct Pupils
Armed bandits have invaded an orphanage located in Kogi State, successfully breaching the premises to abduct an unspecified number of pupils. Further details regarding the exact number of kidnapped children or their current whereabouts remain unconfirmed following the initial reports of the incident.
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Court convicts 34-year-old of abduction, rape, orders sex offender registration
A court has officially convicted a thirty-four-year-old individual on charges of abduction and rape. As part of the judicial sentencing, the court has also mandated that the convicted person must be entered into the official sex offender registry.
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