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Shehu Sani highlights surging street violence and phone robberies in Kano
Former Senator Shehu Sani has raised an alarm over the rise of violent criminal gangs in Kano State, calling for urgent government action to address rampant street robberies and assaults.
Armed gang kidnaps INEC official and shoots businessman in Anambra
An INEC worker was kidnapped for a N40 million ransom while a businessman suffered a gunshot wound following separate attacks in Anambra State.
Armed assailants attack Zamfara polytechnic rector’s home, killing guard and kidnapping residents
Gunmen raided the home of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda rector, resulting in one fatality and multiple kidnappings during a string of early morning attacks in Zamfara State.
Armed attackers target Zamfara Polytechnic Rector’s home, killing guard and kidnapping residents
Gunmen raided the home of the Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda rector, killing a guard and abducting several people during a series of attacks in Zamfara state.
Military Officer Murdered in Abuja; Three Detained Following Mob Killing of Plateau Model
A Nigerian Army intelligence officer was killed by gunmen in Abuja, while three suspects were arrested in Plateau State for the fatal mob beating of a 25-year-old model.
Four Suspects Detained in Jos for the Fatal Mob Attack on Ibrahim Mbaya
Plateau State police have apprehended four suspects connected to the mob-related death of University of Jos graduate and model Ibrahim Mbaya, with two additional attackers still being pursued.
Jigawa Police Apprehend Three for N22 Million Fraud and Seize 36 Bank Cards
Jigawa State police have arrested three fraud suspects, recovered 36 ATM cards, and seized a weapon following a series of criminal investigations across the region.
Family of Slain University of Jos Graduate Calls for Legal Action Against Suspects
The sister of late University of Jos graduate Ibrahim Pilasar Mbaya is demanding justice, calling for the suspects involved in his alleged mob killing to face severe legal consequences.
Mother learns urn provided by funeral director held animal remains instead of baby
A grieving mother has been left devastated after police confirmed that an urn provided by a disgraced funeral director contained animal remains rather than the ashes of her miscarried baby.
Kano Drug Abuse Linked to Rising Crime and Gang Activity
Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado reports that drug abuse is driving crime and gang violence in Kano, prompting the state to form a new taskforce to combat the crisis.