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Police arrest suspected killer of Ahmed Gulak in Imo

By Victor Nwachukwu, Owerri.   The police in Imo say they have arrested Mr Chinwendu Nwagwu, suspected leader of the gang that killed Mr Ahmed Gulak, a former presidential aide.   The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Imo, CSP Michael…

December 28, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Police arrest suspected kidnapper after 7 years on the run

By Chimezie Anaso, Awka.   The Police Command in Anambra State has confirmed the arrest of one Matthew Nwankwo, a suspected kidnap gang leader, seven years after he had been declared wanted.   Nwankwo had been on the run since…

November 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Police in Katsina State arrest producer of bandits’ bulletproof charms

By Zubairu Idris, Katsina.   Police in Katsina State have arrested a 53-year-old man who specialises in producing bulletproof charms for bandits and criminals.   Police spokesman in the state, SP Gambo Isah, told newsmen in Katsina on Tuesday that…

November 29, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Police arrest 12-year-old in Bauchi over alleged kidnap of 3-year-old

By Olaide Ayinde, Bauchi.   Police in Bauchi State have arrested a 12-year-old boy for allegedly kidnapping a three-year-old.   This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Bauchi by police spokesman in the state, SP Ahmad Wakil.…

November 26, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Police arrest man for allegedly stabbing girl, 20, to death in Osun

By Olajide Idowu, Osogbo.   The Police Command in Osun State says it has arrested a man, Abdulafeez Shorinmade, of Feesu Iwo, Iwo Local Government Area, for allegedly killing a 20-year-old girl by stabbing her in the neck with a…

October 14, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

NDLEA arrests suspected drug baron, seizes tramadol valued at N8.8bn in Lagos

By Ibironke Ariyo, Abuja.   The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confiscated about 13, 451,466 pills of 225mg. tramadol, with a street value of N8.9 billion.   Its Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this…

October 3, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

NDLEA arrests ex-footballer, Brazil returnee for cocaine trafficking

By Ibironke Ariyo, Abuja.   The NDLEA has arrested an ex-footballer, Emmanuel Okafor, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja for cocaine trafficking.   Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja…

October 2, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Police arrest 44 suspects for various offences in Adamawa

By Auwalu Birnin-Kudu, Yola.   The Police Command in Adamawa State has arrested 44 suspected criminals and seized arms, ammunition from them.   The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Sikiru Akande, made this known in Yola on Monday,…

September 26, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Police arrest 84-year-old paedophile in Ogun for defiling 8-year-old girl

By Abiodun Lawal, Abeokuta.   The Police Command in Ogun State has arrested an 84-year-old man, Stephen Jack for having unlawful carnal knowledge of an eight-year-old girl.   The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Ogun, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, stated…

September 24, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

NDLEA arrests ex-convict for drug trafficking in Lagos

By Ibironke Ariyo, Abuja.   The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an ex-convict, Onyeka Madukolu, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, for importing 5.90 kilograms of cocaine.   Mr Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and…

September 18, 2022 · by komolafe times ·