Metro Archives - Page 181 of 281

Dec

23

2023

Abia police apprehend 60 criminals, recover 10 cars, 8 tricycles

Abia State, Metro, NewsAba, Abia State, Crime, Police, Security

From October to December 2023, the Abia State Police Command apprehended 60 alleged criminals—58 men and two women. The command's Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, briefed the press on behalf of the commissioner, saying the command created and implemented excellent administrative and operational initiatives with impressive outcomes. ASP Chinaka said the command reduced armed robbery, abduction, and government property vandalism by arresting several suspects and recovering evidence. Among the exhibits are firearms with varying specifications, ten cars, eight tricycles, train shoes, and materials that could be illegal drugs. Kidnapped victims and trafficked children were rescued with stolen automobiles and…

Dec

22

2023

By OHAFIATV

Late Eld. Nwaka, father of Ikwuano Mayor Returns To Mother Earth

Abia State, Lifestyle, MetroMetro, Ossy Nwaka

… You're exceptionally different; your memory won't be forgotten… The Church wails …Read emotional tribute All roads led to Agbommiri-Itunta, Ibere, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, today, Friday, December 22, as the remains of the late father of the Council's Mayor, Mayor Osinachi Nwaka were laid to rest. Famousreporters.com reports that the glorious transition of the renowned lover of God took place on the night of Monday, September 18, 2023, at age 89, following a protracted illness. Late Senior Elder Mark Ogbonnaya Nwaka lying in State in his Itunta Ibere country home, in Ikwuano LGA of Abia…

Dec

21

2023

By OHAFIATV

I’ll build on my father’s legacies, says Ikwuano Mayor Nwaka During service of song

Abia State, MetroMetro, Politics

... Remain straightforward, do your best…Mpamugo Ojigbo urges Nwaka Mayor Osinachi Nwaka, the Mayor of Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State has vowed to stop at nothing in emulating and following the footprints of his late father, Senior Elder Mark Ogbonnaya Nwaka. Ossy Nwaka revealed this to famousreporters.con, during the Service of Songs held in the honour of his late father, whose departure to the underworld, took place on Monday's evening, September 18, 2023, at age 89, consequent upon a brief illness. Describing the octogenarian as a selfless, sacrificial lover of humanity, Mayor Nwaka insisted that he would consolidate…

Dec

21

2023

By OHAFIATV

Sokoto Assembly approves establishment of Community Guards.

Metro, NewsBreaking, Crime, Security, Sokoto State

The proposal by Governor Ahmed Aliyu to create a Community Guards Corps in the state was accepted by the Sokoto State House of Assembly on Wednesday. This came about as a result of a report that was reviewed by the joint House Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Special Services and Security Matters. Alhaji Nasiru Adamu (PDP-Goronyo), the chairman of the committee, stated that the executive bill was carefully examined and that 28 recommendations were made as a result. The bill's title should be changed to "A bill for a law to establish the Sokoto State Community Guards Corps," he…

Dec

21

2023

By OHAFIATV

Five lads in police net for unlawful ownership of AK-47 firearm

MetroCrime, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Five people were detained in Kurmi village in Bakori Local Government Area, according to the Katsina State Police Command, after it was discovered that they were in unlawful possession of an AK-47 gun. This was revealed to reporters in Katsina on Wednesday by the command's spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu. "On December 19, 2023, our operatives attached to Bakori divisional police headquarters, working with vigilante members while on patrol, successfully identified and apprehended five suspects based on credible intelligence." The suspects are 20-year-old Sharhabilu Dahiru, 25-year-old Abubakar Tukur, 20-year-old Kasamanu Abdullahi, 20-year-old Abdulrahman Shu'aibu, and 20-year-old Sulaiman Sanusi. Lawal was invited…