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Gov Obiano, IG asked to intervene in murder of Anambra community leader

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2017 0

Governor Wille Obiano of Anambra State and the Inspector-General of Police (IG), have been urged to intervene in the alleged murder in the cold blood of the late President-General of Oroma-Etiti in Anambra West Local Government by his own kinsmen. The elder sister of Chukwudi, Mrs Chinwuba

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Suspected Badoo attack: Police arrests Landlady, one other over murder of two

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

Men suspected to be members of the notorious Badoo Cult Group seem to have struck again, this time killing two persons and injuring one in a Church at Temu village in Ikosi Ejirin Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the incident took place at about 2.am on Tuesday when the […]

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Plateau: Another village chief murdered in Bokkos

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

A community chief in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State was on Tuesday murdered at his home in Tarangol Village. According to multiple sources, the chief, known as ‘Madakin Garam’, Mr. Amos Marit was trailed to his house in Fakkos village in the late hours of the day by yet to be identified persons. […]

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Burna Boy management release official Statement

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2017 0

Following the news of the involvement of singer Burna Boy in the robbery incident that happened in Eko hotel during the Buckwly and Breathless concert where Graton singer, Mr.2Kay was robbed; the management of Burna Boy has issued an official statement on the matter to further clarify the news making round that Burna Boy is […]

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Alleged murder of 16-year-old: Crusade for Justice petitions IGP

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2017 0

A non-governmental organisation, Crusade for Justice (CJ), has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), over alleged gruesome murder of a 16 year old boy, Chidera Ezeanya, by the owner of Iron Smelting Company, Mr. Ifeanyi Okpoko. The deceased was allegedly beaten, tortured and tied up, suspended with his hands and legs at his back […]

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#DTNalert: Policeman kills 13-year old in Bayelsa

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2017 0

A Police Corporal, identified as David Napoleon, attached to the Bayelsa State Police Command, has shot and killed a 13-year-old student in Kpansia community, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. More to follow

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Alleged Attempted Murder: Evans arraignment stalled

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

Peter Fowoyo The planned arraignment of suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike otherwise known as Evans, over attempted kidnap of the Chairman, The Young Shall Grow Motors, Vincent Amaechi Obianodo, could not hold on Monday as a Lagos High Court, Igbosere adjourned till October 27. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo, on Monday fixed the date following two applications

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Stabbing him was not intentional – 17 year old murder suspect cries

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2017 0

Joy Anyim Call it lack of parental care or a pre-destined act; you may not be far from the truth in respect of what transpired between Hannah Osazuwa and late Akintewe Tomide, both of whom were lovers. The news broke on Monday, October 16th, when Osazuwa had reportedly stabbed Tomide on the chest with a […]

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#DTNalert: Robbers kill man on Long Bridge

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

A man has been killed following a robbery attack at about 6.30am this morning on the Long Bridge inward Lagos. An eyewitness said that a passenger-bus and a private car were damaged during the attack. More to follow

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Gunmen attack Plateau village

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2017 0

Unknown gunmen, in the early morning hours, attacked Gyangyang village in Jhar Chiefdom of Kanam Local Government area of Plateau state, killing the acting village head. More to follow

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Murder: Police puts violent killings under control

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2017 0

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on Sunday tamed what would have otherwise resulted in a serious clash amongst the Hausas’ in the Okomaiko area of Lagos. It was gathered that on Friday September 14th, 2017, an incident started between a Suya seller and one Bashiru Ahmed who is the son of Sarki Hausawa […]

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Police Inspector’s body found

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2017 0

The lifeless body of a police inspector, Musa Sunday, of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) was found yesterday evening, August 16, around the Ibeju-Lekki waterfront near Oshoroko village. The deceased was declared missing on November 26, 2016 when himself and other officers were deployed from a scene of crime in Ibeju-Lekki, Free zone. More […]

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Bandits kill man at BDC operator’s residence

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2017 0

Gunmen have shot and killed one person during a robbery operation at Awaikiti village in Gudu Local Government area of Sokoto State. The victim was killed by the bandits Thursday during an operation at the residence of his neighbour Malam Lawali Akwaikiti, a bureau de change operator in the area close to Niger Republic. More […]

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Police nab suspects in Ozubulu massacre

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2017 0

The Anambra State Police command has announced the arrest of some people it says were involved in the attack on St. Philips Catholic Church in Ozubulu area of the state. The police had said 11 people died, while 18 others were injured in the attack. Police spokesperson, Nkeiruka Nwode said the suspects were arrested on […]

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Analysis: Murder in God’s house

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2017 0

Ginika Enemonwu was an Mbaise native who grew up in Ozubulu, Ekusigo LGA of Anambra state. He was killed in far away Johannesburg, South Africa, in October 2013. His murder set in motion a chain of events that led to a massacre of church goes in Ozubulu almost four years later. Gunmen yesterday invaded St. […]

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Couple to die by hanging for murder, armed robbery in Osun

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2016 0

A couple, ‎ Mr. Fatai Jimoh and Lateefat Jimoh have been sentenced to death by hanging by an Osun State High Court sitting at Ile-Ife. The court, which was presided over by Honourable Justice Adedotun Onibokun sentenced the couple on Wednesday December 14. They  were arraigned on  June 2 2014, on three counts charge of murder, conspiracy […]

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Suspected Cultists Kill Barber, Others in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

Suspected members of a cult group in Edo State have killed a 27-year-old barber was in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. It was learnt that the late barber, simply identified as Patrick, was accosted by his assailants in front of his shop and shot at a close range. Another man was reportedly […]

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Egypt Hangs Five for Murder and Theft      

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

Authorities in Egypt have hanged five people convicted of murder and theft, the interior ministry said on Sunday. They were executed in a prison in the southern province of Assyut after the appeals process had been exhausted, a ministry statement said. No more details were supplied about the individual cases. Dozens of Islamists have been […]

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Murder Case: Lagos Court Frees APC Chieftain, Two Others

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2015 0

An Ebute Metta Chief Magistrate Court, on Thursday, in Lagos, discharged and acquitted a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Tola Kasali, 63, and two others on alleged murder and possession of firearms. The Magistrate, Mr. E. O. Ogunkanmi, made the pronouncement after he had read an advice from the office of the […]

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Lagos DPP Withdraws Murder Charges against Ex-Commissioner

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2015 0

The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions on Thursday asked the state’s magistrates’ court siting in Ebute-metta to discharge a former Lagos State Commissioner for Special Duties, Tola Kasali, accused of murder and illegal possession of firearms. Kasali, Folami Musiliu and Tobin Lukman, who were all taken before the court by the police on November […]