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Anambra Police Foil Qrmed Robbery Operation, Recover Two AK-47 Rifles

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2 years ago

October 17, 2023

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have foiled a planned robbery and kidnap operation by gunmen in Awka North Local Government Area.

A press release by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that the operatives from Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, were on a patrol in the area on Monday when the incident happened.

Ikenga said the event happened along Ebenebe-Achalla Road in Awka North LGA of the State.

“The operatives while on anti-kidnapping patrol were tipped off by a public spirited citizen who saw two gunmen being conveyed on a motorcycle along the road.

“The operatives went in pursuit of the gang and encountered them, where they had positioned themselves to rob motorists.

“On sighting the approaching operatives they tried to engage them in a shootout but the battle-ready operatives quickly overwhelmed them, forcing them to abandon their weapons and flee into the bushy environment,” he said.

Ikenga said the operatives combed the bushes and recovered two AK-47 rifles loaded with several rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and shells of expended rounds.

He quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye as commending the team for its gallantry, and asked them to step up proactive operations in that part of the state until all criminal elements tormenting citizens in that part of the State were completely flushed out.

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Gunmen Assassinate APC Chieftain In Front Of His Family In Otukpo, Benue

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3 hours ago

September 22, 2025

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Otukpo, Benue State, Hon. Ejeh Udeh, has been shot dead at his residence by unknown gunmen.

DAILY POST gathered that the gunmen stormed his Ugboju residence around 12:00 a.m. on Monday and opened fire on him in front of his family.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that the assailants, who arrived on a motorcycle, laid in wait for him.

As soon as he entered his house, they surrounded him and opened fire.

His body has since been deposited at the Otukpo General Hospital morgue.

More to come..

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NDLEA Arrests Lady Smuggling Drugs Inside Butt Pads, Phone Chargers

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1 day ago

September 21, 2025

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported two new methods of drug concealment as part of its ongoing efforts to combat trafficking ahead of the festive season, dubbed “Detty December.”

In a post on his X handle on Sunday morning, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi announced the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of their drug consignments.

He shared two videos illustrating the sophisticated concealment methods used by the suspects.

According to Babafemi, one of the videos shows a lady who was caught with drugs hidden inside her butt pad underwear.

The second video reveals a separate seizure where a suspect attempted to smuggle drugs concealed within phone chargers.

“With the spate of ongoing arrests and seizures by @ndlea_nigeria at some major entry points, it’s obvious the race and desperation for Detty December are already in overdrive,” Babafemi wrote.

He urged law-abiding citizens to “stay vigilant and careful.”

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Two Dead, Four Injured In DICON Factory Explosion

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2 days ago

September 20, 2025

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Two people, including a military officer, were killed and four others critically injured on Saturday following an explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in the Kurmin Gwari area of Kaduna.

The blast, reportedly from gunpowder used in arms production, occurred during a weekend shift, shaking nearby buildings and sending residents into panic.

Eyewitnesses said the explosion killed the officer and a civilian worker instantly, while four other workers sustained severe injuries.

The injured were first taken to St. Gerard Catholic Hospital, Kakuri, before being evacuated by military ambulance to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital for further treatment.

Sympathizers and relatives of the victims thronged the hospital, with many weeping.

DICON management has yet to release an official statement on the incident at the time of filing this report.