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Police arrest 3 suspected rapists, 16 other crime suspects in Oyo State

By Suleiman Shehu, Ibadan.   Police in Oyo State have arrested three suspected rapists and armed robbers who allegedly raped a young lady and dispossessed her of her belongings in Ibadan.   They also nabbed 16 other suspects for alleged…

January 30, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

FCTA arrests 47 roadside POS agents

By Salisu Sani-Idris, Abuja.   The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has arrested 47 Point of Sale ( POS) agents in Abuja for conducting the business by the roadside and at other unapproved places.   Mr Ikharo Attah, Senior Special…

January 29, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Ebonyi killings: Police arrest 26 suspects, seize arms

By Christian Ogbonna, Abakaliki.   The Police Command in Ebonyi has arrested no fewer than 26 persons in connection with the Dec. 26, 2022 crisis and killings at Ekoli-Edda community in Afikpo South Government Area of the state.   Three…

January 23, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

NDLEA seizes 1.7m Tramadol pills in Lagos, arrests visually-impaired grandpa in Osun

By Ibironke Ariyo, Abuja.   The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 1.7 million tramadol pills at Greenfield Estate, Amuwo Odofin, in Lagos. The NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, stated on Sunday in Abuja that the consignment was…

January 22, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

NDLEA destroys 317 tons of cannabis in Edo forest, arrests 4 suspects

By Ibironke Ariyo, Abuja.   The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has destroyed and set ablaze over 317,417 kilograms (317.4 metric tons) of cannabis sativa in the Opuje forests, Edo.   NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy,…

January 21, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

NDLEA siezes 460.34kg drugs, arrests 348 suspects in Akwa Ibom

By Isaiah Eka, Uyo.   The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized 460.34 kilograms of illicit drugs in Akwa Ibom State in 2022 and arrested 348 suspects.   The NDLEA Commander in Ajwa Ibom, Mrs Obot Bassey, told newsmen…

January 11, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

NDLEA seizes 3,975kg skunk, 58,200 Tramadol pills, arrests 11 suspects in 4 states

By Ibironke Ariyo, Abuja.   The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 3,975 kilograms of skunk and 58,200 tramadol pills in four states and arrested 11 suspects in connection with the seizure.   Its spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi…

January 8, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Okene explosion: Mastermind in DSS net

By Thompson Yamput, Lokoja.   The suspected mastermind of the Dec. 29, 2002 explosion at Okene, which left some innocent persons dead or wounded, has been arrested and taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS).   The…

January 4, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Police arrest 3 over alleged attempt to kill policeman in Ogun

By Abiodun Lawal, Abeokuta.   The Police Command in Ogun State says it has arrested three suspects over an alleged attempt to kill a police officer, Akinpelu Sunday, while carrying out his assigned duties at Orile Imo in Obafemi-Owode Local…

January 2, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Police arrest 780 suspects, rescue 206 kidnap victims in Kaduna State

By Mohammed Tijjani, Kaduna.   Police in Kaduna State arrested at least 780 crime suspects and recovered 1,446 rustled livestock in 2022.   The Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, Mr Yekini Ayoku, told a news conference in Kaduna on…

December 28, 2022 · by komolafe times ·