Crime

Wednesday, 31 May 2023 04:37

Court sentences Adedoyin to death by hanging for Adegoke’s murder

Osun State High Court has found the popular hotel owner, Ramon Adedoyin guilty in the murder case of Timothy Adegoke, a former master’s degree student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, whose death occurred between November 5 and 7, 2021, at Hilton Honours Hotel, Ile-Ife. Osun Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo, while delivering her judgement on the case, held that the circumstantial evidence available to the court, pointed to the killing of Adegoke while being a guest at the hotel owned by Adedoyin. According to her, Adedoyin’s decision not to enter the witness box did not help him, as the circumstantial…

Thursday, 25 May 2023 04:16

Gunmen abduct popular Adamawa television preacher, Mike Ochigbo

A popular Television preacher and motivational speaker, Mike Ochigbo, has been kidnapped by gunmen in Adamawa State. Ochigbo, who is the General Overseer of Freedom Power Chapel, was forced at gunpoint out of his home in the wee hours, of Wednesday, from his residence located in Nyibango. Similarly, one Pastor John Moses was also reportedly kidnapped the same night. A resident of the area, Joseph Kuna, who pleaded anonymity, said, he learnt, Wednesday, that gunmen, invaded the residence of the Pentecostal pastor, around 2 am, and whisked him away after firing sporadically into the air. The incident is the latest…

Monday, 22 May 2023 04:39

Gunmen kill 9 farmers, abduct others in Kaduna community

No fewer than nine farmers were killed by bandits at Unguwar Danko near Dogon Dawa village in Birnin Gwari Area of Kaduna State. The incident happened on Saturday afternoon when the victims were working on their farms. Residents said the bandits whisked away about three other farmers to an unknown destination. Member-elect representing Kakangi Constituency, Yahaya Musa, confirmed the incident, saying all those killed were farmers and that those who sustained gunshot injuries were rushed to hospitals for treatment. “Yes it was confirmed to me Sunday morning that nine farmers were killed by bandits at Unguwar Danko near Dogon Dawa…

Saturday, 20 May 2023 04:22

Police confirm 87 killed, 39 injured in Plateau massacre

After stalling for days, Plateau state Police Command on Friday said 87 people were killed in Tuesday’s attack on villages in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The police also said 39 people were injured during the incident and are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals in the state. Alabo Alfred, spokesperson of the state police command, gave the figure in a statement. Alfred said seven suspects were arrested in connection to the attack. “After calm was restored to the communities, more bodies were recovered, which is part of the thirty (30) earlier reported. The figures are as…

Wednesday, 17 May 2023 04:34

Gunmen kill 2 US embassy officials, 2 policemen; abduct others in Anambra

Gunmen have killed four people in the Amiyi/Eke Ochuche communities of Ogbaru LGA in Anambra. Speaking on the incident, Ikenga Tochukwu, police spokesperson in Anambra, said the gunmen attacked the convoy conveying staff of the United States consulate. He said the “hoodlums murdered two of the PMF operatives, and two staff of the consulate”, adding that bodies of the victims were set ablaze by the gunmen. “Security forces have embarked on a rescue/recovery operation in Ogbaru LGA, following an attack on a convoy of staff of US consulate today 16/5/2023 by 3:30 pm along Atani, Osamale road. The hoodlums murdered…

Wednesday, 17 May 2023 04:33

Gunmen invade Plateau communities, kill 29, raze houses

Gunmen attacked villages in Plateau state, northcentral Nigeria, killing 29 people and razing houses, survivors and authorities said Tuesday. Many villagers remained unaccounted for Tuesday evening after the attack, residents said. It was the latest incident in a spiral of violence mainly targeting remote communities in the West African nation. The gunmen targeted three villages in Plateau state’s Mangu local government area late Monday night and killed several people either with gunfire or after setting their houses ablaze, resident Philip Pamshak said. “As I am talking to you, they are still attacking people. The tension is still high and there…

Monday, 15 May 2023 04:01

Gunmen kill 38 In Nasarawa communities

No fewer than 38 persons, including children and women, have been reportedly killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Takalafiya, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. A local who recalled the horrors of the attack said trouble began two weeks ago when a farmer in Gwanja, a community close to Takalafiya, challenged a herder who allowed his cattle to eat the newly planted crops. “As the farmer was talking to the herder to send his herds out of his farm, a fierce disagreement ensued. “We heard that the herder brought out a cutlass but the farmer snatched the cutlass and fought…

Saturday, 13 May 2023 04:11

Why AI voice scams mean you should probably never answer your phone

Voice cloning is only going to get more common Key Features AI scams, using cloned voices of people you know, are a thing. Spotting AI voice cloning scams is getting harder. Protecting yourself is just the same as with regular scam calls. Imagine getting a call from a family member or close friend. They're in trouble, and they need money. The number checks out. It's their voice. But it's not them. It's an AI impersonator scamming you. According to a report from McAfee, these AI voice scams are on the rise thanks to AI impersonators. And while they have been…

Tuesday, 09 May 2023 04:09

Gunmen abduct 40 worshippers from church in Southern Kaduna

Gunmen abducted 40 people from a church in a remote village in northern Nigeria, a local Christian group said on Monday, in the latest attack against worshippers. Armed gangs, known locally as bandits, have been abducting people from villages, schools and highways mostly in the northwest of the country, where government security is thin. Joseph John Hayan, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna state, said the attack took place on Sunday when gunmen attacked worshippers during a service at Bege Baptist Church, in Madala village, in Chikun local government area, Southern Kaduna. Chikun is among two…

Saturday, 06 May 2023 03:35

'Pig butchering' scams: What to know about the online schemes and how to avoid them

Picture this; you're minding your business, browsing the latest cat memes, when suddenly, a mysterious message from a stranger lands in your inbox or DMs. It's not the classic junk email from a Middle Eastern Prince looking to give away half his fortune. Instead, it's a lot more creative, crafty, and for many, a much more believable scam. These thieves know exactly how to bait their hooks with the most tempting lures to reel in unsuspecting folks. It's a sad reality. One promises the world; another offers an exclusive investment opportunity or a secret financial tip. In the most desperate…

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Friday, 05 May 2023 03:42

Gunmen swoop on police checkpoint in Anambra, kill 3 officers

Unidentified gunmen on Thursday attacked a police checkpoint located along the Umunze-Ihite Road in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The attack resulted in the death of three police officers who were on duty at the checkpoint. Reports suggest that the gunmen arrived at the scene in large numbers and began firing on the officers. Although some officers managed to escape, three were killed on the spot. An eyewitness, who lives near the checkpoint, said that the gunmen came in a commando-like manner and fired shots in the air to scare residents. As a result of the attack,…

Tuesday, 02 May 2023 04:05

Gunmen kill 6 policemen, 33 others in attacks on Kebbi, Zamfara communities

Bandits have killed at least 40 villagers in Kebbi and Zamfara states during a dawn attack on Sunday. Our correspondent gathered that six mobile policemen were among the 36 victims killed at Dan Umaru in Zuru area of Kebbi State. Residents said the funeral of 27 people had taken place while several others sustained various degrees of injuries. Dozens have also been kidnapped and hundreds of cattle rustled during the attack on neighboring villages. In Zamfara State, three people were killed in Shinkafi village. Police authorities in the states had yet to make any official statement on the matter as…

Sunday, 30 April 2023 03:33

Gunmen free 74 children abducted from Zamfara after ransoms paid

Gunmen have released 74 children out of more than 80 people who were abducted earlier this month in Zamfara state, after ransoms were paid, parents and a village head said on Saturday. Gangs of armed men have attacked hundreds of local communities across northwestern Nigeria in recent years, while Islamist militants continue to stage attacks in the northeast. Two parents from Zamfara's Wadzamai village said they paid 20,000 naira ($43.50) each and their children were among those released on Friday and had suffered from severe malnutrition. A village head in Wadzamai said 11 people were still being held but two…

Tuesday, 25 April 2023 04:07

Gunmen abduct National Population commissioner in Rivers

A commissioner with the National Population Commission in Bayelsa State, Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo, has been abducted by unknown gunmen. It was gathered that Izonfuo, a former Head of Service in Bayelsa State, was abducted at the Ogbakiri junction along the East-West Road in Rivers State Sunday evening while she was travelling to Port Harcourt from Brass in Bayelsa. She was reportedly whisked away by the gunmen alongside her driver and maid. Her abductors are demanding N500 million ransom for their release. Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko who confirmed the incident, said the Commissioner of Police…

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