Crime Archives - Page 54 of 67

Aug

21

2022

Shooters abduct businessman, others in Imo State, kill mechanic

NewsCrime, Imo State, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Friday evening killed an auto mechanic identified as Valentine Enwerem and kidnapped a businessman identified as Aloysius Onuekwusi. The incident happened after a U-turn, at Nkwo Orji market junction on Owerri-Okigwe Road in Owerri North Local Government Area, Imo State. OHAFIA TV News gathered the late driver, who sensed the presence of the shooters, tried to maneuver his way through but was immediately shot dead at close range. Our correspondent was told that the deceased was from the Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state and his wife sells things besides his workshop. After…

Jul

09

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abuja prison attack: FG releases details of escaped Boko Haram terrorists

NewsBoko Haram, Crime, ISWAP, Kuje prison, Metro, Nigeria, Security

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) has published the details and images of the 68 Boko Haram suspects who escaped from the Kuje prison. According to a BBC Pidgin report, officials have also promised to release details of other prisoners who escaped from the facility. PREMIUM TIMES reported how suspected Boko Haram terrorists broke into the Kuje Custody Center (prison) on Tuesday night. The terrorists, using high explosives and firearms, stormed the facility and caused the escape of more than 800 of the 994 inmates on Tuesday night. PREMIUM TIMES also reported that an NSCDC officer and four inmates were also killed during…

Jul

07

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

DCP Abba Kyari narrates how he survived Prison Brake

NewsCrime, Nigeria, Politics, Security

Reliving his ordeal yesterday, DCP Abba Kyari who is an inmate in the prison, said: ‘’Only God saved us today (yesterday). For over two hours and 45 minutes, more than 300 terrorist took over the Kuje prison in Abuja with GPMGs, Bombs, RPGs, Many Rifles etc. ‘’The total population of the Kuje Prison inmates is about 1,476, and only 111 of the inmates refused to escape and decided to remain in the prison as 90 per cent escaped. ‘’Those that decided not to escape include former governor Jolly Nyame of Taraba State, Farouk lawal, Abba Kyari and four of his…

Jun

26

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Another Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Osia, kidnapped in Edo

Metro, NewsChatholic, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Politics, Religion, Security

A Catholic priest in Ikabigbo community, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, popularly known as Rev. Father Osia was on Sunday morning kidnapped by gunmen. The victim was whisked away by gunmen as he was preparing for Sunday Mass when his residence was invaded. A source, who sought for anonymity in the community, said that the community vigilante group were already combing the bush to ensure they rescue the priest. According to the source, the gunmen had shot one of the community boys searching for the reverend father, explaining that the victim was rushed to the hospital for…

Jun

23

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Troops intercept explosives, ammunition in Cross River

Metro, NewsCrime, Nigeria, Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of 13 Brigade operating under 82 Division Nigerian Army on Tuesday, intercepted a vehicle laden with explosives and assorted ammunition around Utanga village toward Obudu Mountains in Cross River. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Wednesday, said a Toyota Camry car with registration number JAL 492 AA was used to convey the weapons. Nwachukwu said the troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Amana attempted to stop the vehicle at their checkpoint but the driver evaded the checking and zoomed off. He said the driver’s recalcitrance compelled the troops to open…