The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that 17 people were killed during a series of armed attacks by suspected herders in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas. The incidents occurred between Thursday evening and early Friday. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, a large group of armed militia invaded the Sankera axis of the state on Thursday night. The attackers targeted the Gbagir area in Ukum and parts of Katsina-Ala in Logo. Anene stated that the Commissioner of Police, Steve H. Yabanet, swiftly deployed tactical teams to reinforce local officers…
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The Lagos State Police Command has pledged to provide adequate security and ensure a peaceful atmosphere across the state during the Easter celebrations. In a statement released on Friday, the command said it has deployed officers to key areas, including known crime hotspots and vulnerable locations, to prevent any criminal activity and reassure residents and visitors alike. Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh emphasized that the deployment aims to eliminate fears of insecurity and ensure a smooth Easter celebration. The police will pay special attention to churches, event venues, and recreational centres where large gatherings are expected. The command also stated that…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Okigwe Local Government Area. Police spokesperson Henry Okoye said the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities in the state. He stated that on April 17, 2025, around 1:20 a.m., tactical teams, working with local vigilantes, raided a suspected IPOB/ESN hideout on Cameron Street, Ubahu, Okigwe. The suspects reportedly opened fire on the operatives, leading to a gunfight. Three individuals, aged 21, 31, and 37, were apprehended, while two others escaped into nearby bushes. Recovered items include an…
The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully rescued six individuals who were kidnapped, following a coordinated search-and-rescue operation. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, the rescue took place on Friday along the Anka-Gummi Road. A joint team comprising police officers and members of the Community Protection Guard was on highway patrol when they discovered an abandoned ash-coloured Peugeot 206 by the roadside. Suspecting foul play, the team immediately launched a search operation, which led to the safe recovery of the kidnapped victims. The rescued individuals were identified as Bakiru Muhammad Masama, Alyh DanTani Masama, Aminu…
A shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday left at least five people dead and several others injured, according to local authorities. The incident occurred near the student union shortly after noon, when two individuals opened fire on a group of students. Police responded swiftly, fatally shooting one of the suspects and arresting the other. The identities of both suspects have not yet been released. Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare reported that four people were injured, with one in critical condition. Footage circulating on social media showed emergency responders assisting victims as chaos spread across the campus. The university remains…
A 69-year-old woman, Roseline Uchenna, and her four children have been arraigned at the Family Law Centre in Abakaliki for allegedly demolishing the home of a widow, Maria Nwali. During Thursday’s hearing, the chairperson of the Centre, Elizabeth Nwali, ordered the immediate reconstruction of the damaged building and instructed that Maria be allowed to return to her late husband’s house. After hearing both parties, the chairperson found Roseline and her children—Samuel, Chinasa, Uzoamaka, and Chukwu Uchenna—responsible for unlawfully destroying the widow’s property. She also summoned elders from their village to attend the next hearing, scheduled for May 7, to aid…
Controversial artists Portable and Speed Darlington nearly came to blows during a heated face-off ahead of their highly anticipated celebrity boxing match. The match is scheduled to take place today, April 18, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. Prompt News reports that Portable tried to bully his opponents saying: “You better say you’re not fighting again. I just came out of prison, I’m a former prisoner, and they’ve cut my hair. It’s all the bad side of my life that they cut away. I have already won this fight.” Speed Darlington replied “You can’t beat me, let’s…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has stated that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is too important to be governed by opposition parties like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) in the upcoming 2027 elections. Ganduje made these remarks on Thursday in Abuja at a reception for new APC members who defected from various opposition parties. One of the defectors, Chris Maikalangu, Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), led the group to the event at the old parade ground in Abuja. According to Ganduje, the defections reflect growing confidence…
Solomon Bob, a member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, has criticized the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for condemning the state of emergency declared in Rivers State, accusing the association of hypocrisy, political bias, and insincerity. Bob also demanded the immediate refund of N300 million, which the Rivers State Government allegedly paid to the NBA for its annual conference, originally scheduled to be held in Port Harcourt. He rejected the NBA’s claim that the payment was a “gift,” calling it “unreasonable” and “inappropriate” for an organization that claims to uphold the law. “The NBA has no authority to…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 24-year-old man, Shamsu Yakubu, following a viral video in which he was allegedly involved in an indecent act with a goat. According to information obtained by PUNCH Metro on Thursday, Yakubu was apprehended on Tuesday after the video, which gained widespread attention on TikTok, showed him instructing someone to record him as he appeared to lick the genitals of a goat. In the video, Yakubu reportedly stated that he performed the act in an attempt to gain popularity online, saying, “I did it to trend on social media and become famous.” The…