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Kidnapper Caught Collecting N3m Ransom From Victim’s Parents

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3 years ago

December 24, 2022

Operatives of the Plateau State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapper trying to collect N3m ransom from the victim’s father.

The state Commissioner of Police, Bartholomew Onyeka, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists on the command’s “breakthroughs” at the state headquarters in Jos

Onyeka said that on December 21, 2022, at about 0140hrs, while acting on a impeccable information from a reliable informant, one Ashiru Ibrahim ‘m’ aged 22 years of Angwan Rogo, Jos, suspected to have kidnapped one four-year-old Abubakar Nazifi of Zam Zam, Abuja Mata Rikkos, Jos on December 19, 2022, was arrested by police operatives attached to ‘A’ Division of the command at Leichester Hotel area while collecting N3m ransom from the victim’s parents.

He stated, “Upon interrogation, the suspect made some useful disclosure that led to the rescue of the victim from the kidnappers’ den unhurt. Further investigation led to the arrest of his accomplice, one Bashir Saleh ‘m’ of Rikkos, Jos who initiated the kidnapping. The case is still under investigation.’’

The commissioner also said that eight other kidnappers were arrested in separate operation carried out by his men in Quaapan LGA of the state after they abducted two women

He stated, “On 24/09/2022 at about 0930hrs, a case of kidnapping was reported at the Anti-kidnapping Unit of the command by a complainant that some unidentified gunmen invaded his brother’s compound at Gidan Dabat village, Qua’anpan LGA, Jos, on 22/09/2022 at about 2200hrs and kidnapped his wife, one Talatu Dayil Ayuba and Dangnan Danladi both females to unknown destination until ransom of N2m was paid to their captors before they were released.

“On receipt of the report, the Anti-kidnapping operatives swung into action and arrested the following suspects in connection with the kidnap; (1) Naandem Dennis aged 30 years, (2) Bitrus Gideon Daboki, 42 years old, (3) Zakka Tashak, 48 years old, (4) Tashak Peter, 52 years old (5) Aaron Dowang, 70 years old, (6) Chinkinan Aaron, 47 years old, (7) Titus Dayil, 25 years and (8) James Adamu, 53 years both males of Gidan Dabat village of Qua’anpan LGA, Jos. Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to have conspired, perpetrated the crime and collected N2m as ransom. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is completed.”

The commissioner warned criminals to desist from their activities especially during the festive period, saying that he had directed his men to provide watertight security before, during and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state.

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NDLEA Intercepts Drugs In Factory-fitted Lipsticks At Lagos Airport

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7 hours ago

July 13, 2025

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a shipment of illicit substances concealed in factory-fitted female lipsticks at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.

The discovery, which marks the second of such in less than a week, was announced by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, via a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday.

“Ladies beware! It does appear like female lipstick is becoming attractive as an instrument for concealment and trafficking now,” Babafemi warned.

“With yet another consignment of factory-fitted female lipsticks stuffed with illicit substances intercepted at MMIA barely a week after NDLEA officers uncovered a similar cargo at a courier company in Lagos.”

He urged Nigerians, particularly women, to be cautious when purchasing or accepting cosmetic products, especially from unfamiliar or suspicious online sources.

The NDLEA has yet to reveal the identity of the suspect(s) behind the latest smuggling attempt, but investigations are said to be ongoing.

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50-year-old Bandit, Two Informants Arrested

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7 hours ago

July 13, 2025

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The Zamfara State Police Command has announced the arrest of eight suspected criminals, including a 50-year-old bandit and two informants, as part of ongoing operations to dislodge criminal elements across the state.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Yazid Abubakar, the command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed these successes during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Gusau.

Abubakar stated that the arrested individuals include Ibrahim Mohammed, a 50-year-old suspected bandit from Maru Local Government Area of the state, two bandit informants, a gun runner, and five other suspects.

He credited the arrests to credible intelligence received from members of the public.

Items recovered during the operations include assorted rifles, a stolen ATM card, leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, and a Toyota Corolla vehicle, among other items.

The arrests are part of the Zamfara State Police Command’s sustained efforts to combat banditry and other criminal activities plaguing the state.

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Woman Dies After Falling Into 170-ft Well

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21 hours ago

July 12, 2025

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A woman has died after falling into a 170-foot well at a construction site in Ijegun, Lagos.

Her body was recovered by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service after a prolonged multi-agency operation.

The agency said it received a distress call around 7:34 pm on June 30, about the incident at Abuba Anthony Street, near Obalagbe Bus Stop, close to Fadeko International Hotel.

According to a statement by the Fire Service’s Senior Public Affairs Officer, Maria Fadairo, on Friday, emergency responders from the Ejigbo Fire Station arrived to find that a female adult had fallen into a deep well located at the front of a one-storey building still under construction.

The structure reportedly consists of six two-bedroom flats on a fenced 648-square-metre plot.

According to The PUNCH, due to the complexity of the situation, a multi-agency operation was launched. After days of coordinated efforts, the woman’s body was recovered on Thursday (July 10).

“The victim was recovered dead and handed over to officials of SEHMU, while the Lagos State Ambulance Service stood by as the Nigeria Police observed proceedings,” the statement said.

The Director of the state Fire Service, Margaret Adeseye, expressed her condolences to the family of the deceased and emphasised the importance of safety at construction sites, noting that “a 170-foot uncovered well is a severe hazard that must never be left unsecured.”

Further investigations will be handled by the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, according to the statement.