Articles for category: Metro/Crime

Mary Ubeet

Outrage in Abuja as NSCDC Officers Shoot Students During Exam

Outrage in Abuja as NSCDC Officers Shoot Students During Exam

There has been a recent outcry in Abuja following an incident involving officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and students of a secondary school in the city. This event, characterized by high-handedness and brutality, led to the shooting of two students at Senior Secondary School, Life Camp. Incident Details: Circumstances of ...

Mary Ubeet

Lagos State Taskforce Clamps Down on Street Closures for Social Events

Lagos State Taskforce Clamps Down on Street Closures for Social Events

The Lagos State Taskforce has issued a stern warning to residents against the unauthorized closure of streets and roads for social events. Shola Jejeloye, the Chairman of the agency, condemned this practice as selfish and inconsiderate, highlighting its disruptive impact on the community. This warning follows a recent incident where the Taskforce had to intervene ...

Mary Ubeet

Nigeria Grapples with the Rising Challenge of Online Betting Addiction

Nigeria Grapples with the Rising Challenge of Online Betting Addiction

Nigeria is currently facing a burgeoning crisis with the proliferation of online betting, which is causing significant harm to individuals, families, and the broader society. Online betting platforms like 1xBet, Sportybet, Bet9ja, among others, are attracting a considerable number of Nigerians with the allure of easy wealth. However, this trend is increasingly being recognized as ...

Mary Ubeet

Kuje, Abaji Designated as Principal Kidnapping Zones in Abuja

Kuje, Abaji Designated as Principal Kidnapping Zones in Abuja

Federal Capital Territory Administration Highlights Kidnapping Concerns In a recent end-of-year media briefing, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has identified Bwari, Kuje, and Abaji as the area councils most affected by kidnapping incidents in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Ebele Molokwu, Director of Administration and Finance, FCTA Security Services Department, emphasized the prevalence of kidnapping in ...

Mary Ubeet

Nigerian Troops Arrest Suspected Killer of Plateau Teacher Couple

Nigerian Troops Arrest Suspected Killer of Plateau Teacher Couple

JOS, Plateau State, Nigeria: In a significant breakthrough, Nigerian troops have apprehended Lukman Aminu, the prime suspect in the murder of a newly married teacher couple in Plateau State. The arrest is a critical development in the ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities in the region. The Incident and Arrest On August 14, 2023, gunmen ...

Mary Ubeet

Nigerian Troops Achieve Significant Victory Against Boko Haram in Borno State

Nigerian Troops Achieve Significant Victory Against Boko Haram in Borno State

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria: In a commendable military operation, the troops of Sector 3, Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have successfully neutralized four Boko Haram terrorists in the northern part of Borno State. This operation, carried out in Malam Fatori, represents a significant stride in the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region. Details of the ...

Mary Ubeet

Crisis at Enugu State Market: Traders Face Harassment and Brutality by Army Personnel

Crisis at Enugu State Market: Traders Face Harassment and Brutality by Army Personnel

The Enugu International Building Materials Market, also known as New Kenyatta, in Ugwuaji, Enugu South Local Government Area, is currently facing a tense situation. Soldiers, reportedly brought in by developers to guard the market, are accused of brutalizing and humiliating traders. Stakeholders and traders have appealed to the General Officer Commanding 82 Division of the ...

Mary Ubeet

Nigerian Senate Tackles $500 Million Annual Loss to Cybercrime

Nigerian Senate Tackles $500 Million Annual Loss to Cybercrime

The Nigerian Senate is taking action against the significant threat of cybercrime, which causes an estimated annual loss of $500 million to the country. This move is in response to concerns that cybercrime could undermine the progress made in Nigeria’s digital economy. The Senate is currently reviewing and amending the Cybercrime (Prohibition and Prevention) Act ...

Mary Ubeet

EFCC Arraigns Kingsley Unije for N340 Million Fraud

EFCC Arraigns Kingsley Unije for N340 Million Fraud

Kingsley Unije has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on multiple charges including forgery, money laundering, and obtaining money by false pretenses amounting to N340 million. The EFCC disclosed this information through a statement on their social media account. Unije’s alleged offenses, which occurred between May and June 2022, involved the ...