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EFCC nabs 120 for internet fraud in Lagos raids
In a massive haul, operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 120 suspected internet fraudsters in raids at various locations in Lagos State.
Bloodbath in Taraba: Troops gun down 20 bandits, recover stolen cattle in daring ambush
In a fierce showdown in Taraba State, Nigerian troops and local security forces stormed the den of terror, killing at least 20 heavily armed bandits and reclaiming dozens of rustled cattle in a dramatic operation that left communities cheering.
NAFDAC receives seized drugs from Customs
The Nigerian Agency for Food and Administration Control (NAFDAC), says it has received a consignment of smuggled, unregistered and illicit pharmaceutical products seized by the Nigeria Customs Service.
Customs intercepts N1.5bn contraband in Lagos
The Federal Operations Unit, Zone A of Nigeria Customs Service Ikeja said it intercepted contraband goods worth N1.5 billion and arrested four suspects within a three-week operation.
Five arrested for conspiring to steal, sell baby of 16-year-old girl in Lagos
Five suspects – one man and four women – have been arrested by the police in Lagos for allegedly stealing and selling a two-week-old baby of 16-year-old girl for N3 million.
Senate Sets Up 20-Man Committee For National Security Summit
The Senate has constituted a planning committee to organise a high-level summit on national security, aimed at addressing Nigeria’s growing security challenges.
One dead, 2 injured in Lagos early morning crash
One person has been confirmed dead while two others were injured in a multiple road crash that occurred along the Tradefair–Agbara route of Lagos State early Monday morning.
Defence minister throws weight behind NASS’ security summit
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has expressed his readiness to fully participate in the proposed national security summit being planned by members of the National Assembly.
South African Police re-arrests Nigerian Pastor Omotoso
A South African based Nigerian Pastor, Timothy Omotoso, who was recently acquitted of charges of rape, sexual assault was re-arrested by the police on Saturday morning.
Insecurity: Northern Govs, Traditional Rulers Ask NASS To Expedite Action On State Police
The Northern Governors’ Forum and the traditional rulers’ council in the region have reiterated their support for the creation of state police, with a call on the National Assembly to expedite action on the enactment of the legal framework for its take-off.