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Massive Police Operation Nets 590 Suspects in Lagos Black Spots

Massive Police Operation Nets 590 Suspects in Lagos Black Spots

In a concerted effort to tackle criminal activities in Lagos State, law enforcement authorities conducted a series of raids resulting in the apprehension of 590 suspects from February 13 to March 13. These operations, orchestrated by area commands, divisions, and tactical teams including the Rapid Response Squad, were initiated following directives from the state commissioner of police, Adegoke Fayoade, in response to resident complaints. Prior to this latest crackdown, the police had already arrested 540 individuals during a similar operation spanning from December 2023 to February 13, 2024. The suspects were apprehended at various black spots across the state, targeting…
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Zamfara Police vows to put an end to insurgency within next three months.

Zamfara Police vows to put an end to insurgency within next three months.

Kolo Yusuf, the Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, has promised to put a stop to the insurgency in the region in three months. Kolo made this commitment during a meeting on Thursday with a range of stakeholders, including journalists, civil society organizations, religious leaders, and organized labor unions, . Alongside his statement, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) called for a postponement of their planned nationwide protest, which was set for February 27 and 28. The CP said that all issues relating to the insurgency will be resolved within the next three months and blamed…
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Abia police apprehend 60 criminals, recover 10 cars, 8 tricycles

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

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…
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Police officer reportedly kills self after killing his colleague

Police officer reportedly kills self after killing his colleague

Inspector Nelson Abuante, a police officer with the Rivers State Police Command, is said to have shot and killed his colleague Monday Gbaramana. Abuante then took his own life. Following a report from the suspect's mother, the two officers, who were assigned to the Taabaa Division of the Command, went to arrest a man on Sunday at Nyogor-Lueku, in the Khana Local Government Area of the state. It was learned that Akere Akpobari, the suspect, began to resist being taken into custody. Due to the fight that resulted from his resistance, Abuante unintentionally shot Gbaramana. Gbaramana was sent to the…
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Workers declare strike on Wednesday in protest to Ajaero’s attack

Workers declare strike on Wednesday in protest to Ajaero’s attack

In response to their President Joe Ajaero's beating and kidnapping, organized labor, which is made up of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, has announced plans for a statewide strike. At a press conference on Friday, the strike that is set for Wednesday, November 8, 2023, was announced. The joint union leaders have presented a six-point demand to the Federal Government, which includes the immediate removal of the Imo State Commissioner of Police, the Area Commander, and other officials for their alleged involvement in the brutalization and humiliation of Ajaero and other workers. Tommy Okon, the…
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