IG Order Dismissal, Prosecution of Officers Over Effurun Killing

IG Order Dismissal, Prosecution of Officers Over Effurun Killing

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Inspector General of Police has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of Mr Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, on April 26, 2026. According to a statement issued on April 29 by Anthony Okon Placid, all officers linked to the incident were withdrawn from the Delta State Police Command and transferred to Force Headquarters in Abuja for expedited disciplinary proceedings […]

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Probe into Alleged Maiduguri Killing as Military Cites Possible Militant Links

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The theatre command of operation Hadin Kai says it has launched an investigation into allegations that its troops were involved in the killing of a man in Maiduguri, in north-east Nigeria. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, media information officer for Operation Hadin Kai, the army is examining claims circulating on social media that soldiers shot and killed Abdulrahman Mustapha near the Federal […]

March 27, 2026 15

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Military Denounces Terrorists’ Killing of Woro Residents, Warns Against Extremist Indoctrination

By Zainab Uzomah The Defence Headquarters has condemned the deadly assault on Woro and surrounding communities in Kwara State, calling the attack “cowardly” and urging citizens to reject extremist ideologies threatening national stability. The military said it was “profoundly shocked” by the killings, which occurred after suspected terrorists returned to the area weeks after villagers rejected their request to conduct a preaching and indoctrination session. According to officials, troops had […]

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Photojournalist Commits Suicide After Allegedly Killing Colleague in Kogi

A Nigerian photographer in Kogi State has allegedly committed suicide after reportedly murdering his colleague in Lokoja. The suspect, identified as Adebayo Pelumi, was found dead in a hotel room on Thursday afternoon, two days after allegedly killing his neighbour and fellow photojournalist, Ayo Aiyepekun, who worked with Inside Story online media. According to sources, Adebayo checked into the hotel on Wednesday afternoon. His lifeless body was discovered around 1 […]

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Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes Into School, Killing 19, Injuring 164

At least 19 people were killed and 164 others injured when a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school and college campus in Dhaka on Monday, following a technical malfunction shortly after take-off, military officials confirmed. The F-7 BGI aircraft, a Chinese-made fighter jet, had departed from the Bangladesh Air Force base in Kurmitola at 1:06 p.m. local time as part of a routine training mission. According to […]

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Israel raids on Gaza after killing Hamas chief

Israel conducted raids on Gaza Friday, pressing its year-long war to crush Hamas after dealing it a massive blow with the killing of its leader, Yahya Sinwar. Hailing the killing of Sinwar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war sparked by Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack was not over, but added that it was “the beginning of the end”. He called the death of Sinwar, mastermind of the deadliest […]

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Police arrest tea vendor for killing 20-year-old man in Jigawa

A tea vendor identified as Abdulrashidu Ya’u in Jigawa State has allegedly killed a 20-year-old man named Hassan Garba, over accusations of stealing bread, milk, noodles, and petrol. The suspect, who resides in Sararai village, Jigawar Tsada town in Dutse Local Government Area is said to have committed the crime on August 19, 2024, at around 5:00 am. The Police Public Relations Officer for the Jigawa State Command, DSP Lawan […]

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Inspector sentenced to death for killing phone dealer

The Delta State High Court sitting at Asaba on Tuesday sentenced Inspector Ubi Ebri of the Nigeria Police Force to death on a murder charge. The court presided over by Justice C. D. Diai convicted and sentenced the Inspector to death for killing a phone dealer, Mr Onyeka Ibeh, in Asaba. Ibeh, a popular phone dealer in Asaba, along with his wife was driving from Ugbolu to Asaba on April […]

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NHRC Condemns Killing Of Soldiers In Delta State: Seek Restraint, Prosecution Of Culprits

NHRC Condemns Killing Of Soldiers In Delta State: Seek Restraint, Prosecution Of Culprits By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission, (NHRC), has condemned in strong terms the killing of 16 soldiers (officers and men) and some civilians on Thursday, March 14, 2024. The killings were allegedly carried out by youths from Okuama community in Ugheli South local government area of Delta State while soldiers were on a peace […]

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