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Police Arrest 239 Suspects Tor Kidnapping, Armed Robbery In Kogi

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4 months ago

May 13, 2025

The Nigeria Police force has arrested 239 suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery, rape, cultism, culpable homicide and other degrees of crimes in Kogi State.

The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye disclosed this during his maiden press briefing held at the command headquarters in Lokoja.

Dantawaye dismissed the claim that the Nigeria Police force is already overwhelmed with the security situation in Kogi State noting that the fight against crimes and criminalities is on course.

Giving a breakdown of the recent achievements recorded by the command in the ongoing onslaught against criminal elements terrorizing innocent people of Kogi State from February 2025 to date, the Kogi State Commissioner of Police said “66 suspects were arrested for armed robbery, 75 , (kidnapping), 18, (culpable homicide), 21 (unlawful possession of fire arms), 4, (rape), 6, (cultism), and 49 were arrested for other offences.

Exhibits recovered from the suspects include five AK-47 rifles, two AK-49 rifle, nine magazine, 344 Rounds of 7.62/39mm Ammunition, 62 Rounds of 5.56mm Ammunition two Rounds of 7.62/59mm Ammunition,

Other exhibits recovered from the suspects are one locally made revolver Barrel gun, one (1) Black Pump Action Magazine, nine expended AK Ammunition, Seven (7) Expended Cartridges, Two Pump Action Guns and Two Locally made Pistols.

“These achievements were due to the proactive strategies rooted in intelligence-led policing and robust interaction with the various stakeholders of our communities, particularly in the area of information sharing, since it has become obvious that security is all stakeholders’ affairs” he noted.

While soliciting for more cooperation from the good people of Kogi State to provide credible and timely information to the Police, Dantawaye assured the renewed commitment of the command to sustain the tempo of fight against criminality in Kogi State.

He urged all Kogites particularly Traditional rulers, Religious leaders, Opinion leaders, Youth groups, Market bodies, Farmers, herders Vigilantes, Hunters, Transport union, Okada union, Tricycle union, among others, for their maximum support in the fight against criminality in Kogi State.

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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.