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Police recover body of Kogi journalist murdered by colleague

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The Police Command in Kogi says it has recovered the body of Mr Ayo Aiyepeku, a photo-journalist, allegedly murdered by his colleague, Oluwapelumi Adebayo.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday day in Lokoja.

Ovye-Aya explained that Ayobami’s corpse was found on Sunday evening at a location around WAEC office, Crusher Zone 8 axis in Lokoja.

The command’s spokesperson said Aiyepeku was gruesomely murdered by his colleague, Oluwapelumi Adebayo on Tuesday night, July 22 in an office near the Government House/GRA area of Lokoja.

“Yes, the corpse of the photo-journalist has been found. It was discovered on Sunday evening somewhere around WAEC office, Zone 8 axis of Lokoja.

“The corpse has been deposited at Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja.

“The discreet investigation will help us uncover what truly happened,” Ovye-Aya said.

He appealed to the victim’s family, colleagues and the public to provide credible information to aid the investigation.

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Meanwhile, the deceased’s family has made a passionate appeal to police authorities and the Kogi government for justice.

Mr Timothy Aiyepeku, the deceased’s elder brother, and his uncle, Dr Ibikunle Jide, who spoke to NAN, appealed for justice.

They pleaded with Gov. Ahmed Ododo and security agencies to help unravel the mystery behind Ayobami’s gruesome murder, and punish the perpetrators.

“Now that the body has been found, we once again appeal to the Federal and Kogi governments and police authorities to uncover the mystery behind the killing.

“We commend the Police for their effort so far, and the media for ensuring the incident receives wide coverage and public attention,” they added.

Aiyepeku’s assailant had after killing him, loaded his corpse into a deep freezer and disposed it off.

It was gathered Ayobami’s body was found by residents of the area who raised an alarm.

Residents were said to have been attracted to a nearby bush in the area by foul odour from the decomposing body of the late photographer.

On sighting his corpse, residents alerted the Chairman of Lokoja Local Government, Abdullahi Adamu, who immediately arrived at the spot in company of some security agents to recover the body.

(NAN)

Prime suspect in murder of two AAUA students is dead – Police

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The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the death of Oladele Femi, the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA).

Femi, popularly known as “Tallex”, was the landlord of one of the victims, John Abba, who went missing alongside his female friend, Eloho Okah, on June 20, 2025.

Police spokesperson DSP Olushola Ayanlade, speaking to journalists on Saturday, said the suspect died in hospital after battling a strange illness.

“Yes, he is dead. He had been under medical supervision since his arrest and had been in and out of hospital. He passed away yesterday,” Ayanlade confirmed.

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Before his death, Femi had reportedly confessed to the crime, admitting his role in the disappearance and murder of the two students. The decomposing remains of Okah have since been recovered, while efforts are ongoing to locate Abba’s body.

Further investigations led to the arrest of two additional suspects, identified as Kola and Michael, who allegedly withdrew ₦800,000 from the late Abba’s bank account during his captivity.

The police also recovered a Lexus RX 350 SUV, which belonged to Abba, from one of the suspects. The vehicle and bank transactions became critical leads that tied the suspects to the case.

Femi and his accomplices reportedly lured and murdered the victims before burying their bodies in a shallow grave on the property.

While the death of the primary suspect may complicate further prosecution, police authorities say the investigation is still active, and efforts to recover Abba’s remains and bring all accomplices to justice are ongoing.

The tragic incident has sparked widespread outrage among students and residents in Akungba, who are calling for tighter security and justice for the slain undergraduates.

Police arrest four in Akwa Ibom, recover stolen items

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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with various criminal activities, including cultism and theft, in Uyo and surrounding communities.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, two of the suspects confessed to being members of a notorious cult group known as the Vikings, while the other two were arrested for theft-related offences.

DSP John said the arrests followed credible intelligence received from residents, prompting a discreet operation by officers of the command in Ikot Ambon village, near Uyo, on Sunday, July 14.

“At about 9:20pm, our operatives carried out a strategic raid in Ikot Ambon where two suspected cultists were apprehended,” she stated.

Items reportedly recovered from the scene include a locally made double-barrel gun, two live cartridges, and a wrap of substance suspected to be Indian hemp, among other items. She added that a manhunt has been launched to track other members of the cult group who remain at large.

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In a separate operation, the command arrested a suspect from Nsit Ubium Local Government Area on Tuesday, July 15, in connection with the theft of a Mercedes Benz truck with registration number UWN 84 XD. The arrest followed a report from the vehicle’s owner, which led to a targeted investigation and the eventual recovery of the stolen truck.

Also on the same day, police officers responded to a distress call at Itiam Bus Stop along Oron Road in Uyo, leading to the arrest of another suspect for allegedly stealing a split-unit air conditioner.

The police spokesperson confirmed that all arrested suspects are in custody and will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.

DSP John reiterated the command’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of residents, urging the public to continue cooperating with law enforcement agencies.

“We are ever ready to respond to any breach of peace. We encourage residents to report any suspicious persons or movements in their surroundings,” she said.

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17 Police officers injured in 2nd night of Ballymena riots

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Seventeen police officers have been injured following a second consecutive night of sustained violence in Ballymena, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed.

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher warned that the ongoing rioting “risks undermining” the criminal justice process into an alleged sexual assault involving a teenage girl in the County Antrim town over the weekend.

Stormont ministers issued an urgent appeal for calm, insisting that the justice process must be allowed to run its course.

In a joint statement, ministers from across the power-sharing executive said those involved in the disorder “have nothing to offer society but division and destruction.”

Police reported that officers came under sustained attack for several hours, with petrol bombs, heavy masonry, bricks, and fireworks being thrown at them in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena on Tuesday night.

Riot police were deployed, with officers using plastic baton rounds, water cannon, and dog units to try to disperse the crowds.

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Sporadic disorder was also reported in Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, and north Belfast.

The violence followed a peaceful protest earlier in the week, held in support of the family of a girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted in the area.

Two teenage boys have been charged in connection with the case and spoke to the court via a Romanian interpreter.

During Tuesday night’s unrest in Ballymena, multiple businesses and homes were damaged, and several vehicles were set on fire. Police confirmed that:

Seventeen officers were injured, with some requiring hospital treatment.

Five individuals were arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour and remain in custody.

One male was arrested for disorderly behaviour on O’Neill Road in Newtownabbey.

Roads in affected areas were temporarily closed to ensure public safety but have since been reopened.

Fifteen officers were also injured during similar violence in Ballymena on Monday night.
(dpa/NAN)

Police arrest Church member for alleged kidnap of two priests

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 Police in Adamawa have arrested a 34 year-old Church member for allegedly kidnapping reverend fathers, Abraham Samman and Matthew Dusami of Catholic Dioceses of Yola and Jalingo respectively.

SP Suleiman Nguroje, the Command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Yola.

Nguroje, however, said the victims had been rescued unhurt, and a locally fabricated gun was recovered from the suspect.

“The command carried out a coordinated rescue operation at a particular criminal hideout situated at a remote side of Gweda Malam area, connecting Numan and Demsa LGAs.

“Rescue operations had commenced from Feb. 21, 2025, in various criminal hideouts within the state.

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“It yielded positive results as one Tahamado Jonathan Demian, 34 years old, and a member of the same Church with the Victims, was arrested for their kidnapping.

“The Command’s Planned operation had successfully rescued the two Reverend Fathers unhurt, and no dime was paid as ransom,” he said.

According to Nguroje, the victims are now receiving medical attention.

He further stated that the suspect had been taken into custody for discreet investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, expressed gratitude for the support the command was receiving from the state government, other security agencies, and the public.

Morris, therefore, encouraged them to sustain the cooperation and collaboration for timely response to emergency situations to achieve peace and security across the state and beyond.

(NAN)

Police arrest three suspects over attack on NANS members

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The Police Command in Ondo State has arrested three suspects in connection with the attack on members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) at Ogbese in Ondo State.

CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, made this known on Tuesday in a statement made available to newsmen in Akure.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on Sunday, Feb. 23, NANS members were attacked at Ogbese, Akure North Local Government Area, while traveling to Abuja for their annual convention.

Odunlami explained that the command received a distress call from one of the NANS members, reporting an unprovoked attack by some youths in the Ogbese Area .

The PPRO said the police swiftly moved to the scene, restored calm, and ensured the safety of the victims.

He said a manhunt was immediately launched to apprehend the masterminds behind the attack.

“Intelligence gathered revealed that this was not the first time NANS members had been targeted in the same community.

“Through intelligence-led policing, the special squad of the command successfully arrested three suspects linked to the incident,” she said.

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Odunlami said that the Commissioner of Police (CP), Wilfred Afolabi, had reassured NANS members of a thorough investigation to uncover the full details behind the attack, and to bring all those involved to justice.

The PPRO said that the commissioner also reaffirmed the commitment of the command to ensuring the safety of all residents and travellers passing through the state.

“The three suspects are currently undergoing interrogation and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

“The Police Command in Ondo State urges the public to remain law-abiding and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest security agency,” she said.

Odunlami said that the NANS team, led by Comrade Owolewa Taiwo, Zonal Coordinator, South-West, expressed appreciation to the police commissioner for the swift intervention and the command’s efforts in maintaining security across the state.

The PPRO said Taiwo further pledged NANS’ support in collaborating with the police to combat crime and criminality in Ondo State.

(NAN)

Police foil alleged terror plot, recover explosives, weapons in Kano

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The Kano State Police Command said it has recovered explosives and dangerous weapons allegedly planned to be used during the just-concluded National Tijjaniyya Maulud in the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Salman Dogo-Garba,told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Monday that the explosives were reportedly recovered at Tokarawa village of Gezawa Local Government area.

He said that the command had made a significant breakthrough in maintaining peace and security in the state.

Dogo-Garba explained that the recovered explosives and weapons were allegedly planned to be used during the just-concluded event.

He said that the police, in collaboration with state agencies, foiled the terror plot and recovered the explosives reportedly intended for use during the Maulud.

Dogo-Garba started the police have commenced an intensive investigation to identify those behind the alleged botched plot.

” This proactive measure demonstrates the commitment of the Kano State Police Command to ensuring the safety and security of residents and visitors alike,”the CP said.

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Dogo-Garba said the command had also arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged kidnapping and killing of Alhaji Atiku Mu’azu, a 64-year-old resident of Janbulo Quarters, Kano.

The suspects, Abubakar Hassan, aka Captain, Adamu  Adam, and Alhaji Hamisu aka Bakin Bross, were nabbed after a sustained follow-up and intelligence-led operation.

He said in another incident, armed men invaded the residence of Alhaji Auwalu at Sabuwar Unguwa Garo, Kabo LGA, Kano, robbing him of N8 million and kidnapping his 16-year-old daughter, Zainab Aliyu.

Dogo-Garba said that the police had launched an investigation to rescue the victim and apprehend the perpetrators.

In a separate operation, he said,the police arrested 17 suspected armed robbers who stormed Hotoro, Kawu Quarters, Kano, breaking shops and motor vehicles, and attacking innocent people.

“Three additional suspected armed robbers were also arrested for attacking two innocent people and robbing them of 200 mobile phones at Yankatsari Quarters, Kano,” Dogo-Garba said.

He urged the residents of the state to continue to support the command with credible intelligence information to prevent future threats.

The commissioner urged the members of the public to remain vigilant and cautious.

Dogo-Garba called on them to promptly  report any suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station or through the command’s contact numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926.

(NAN) 

Kidnappers abduct three in Anambra as police, JTF initiate operation to rescue victims

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The Anambra Police Command and the security Joint Task Force (JTF) have launched a rescue operation for the three persons abducted on Tuesday at the Innoson showroom, Anambra.

In a statement on Wednesday in Onitsha, the  command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident,   said that the victims were kidnapped in the evening at the Innoson motorcycle showroom on Owerri Road in Nnewi.

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He said that the command had initiated operation for their rescue and had visited the scene of the incident and obtained useful information to assist the investigation.

He urged anyone with useful information that could aid the investigation to come forward to the command’s headquarters, Awka, or the nearest police station.

The command’s spokesman also said that persons with information on the abduction could call the toll free emergency number 112 or 07039194332.

(NAN) 

Police nab two over alleged kidnap, murder of aged woman

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The Police Command in Enugu State has detained two suspects from Akpugo community in Nkanu West Local Government Area for alleged conspiracy, kidnapping and murder of a 70-year-old woman.

The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe made this known in a statement on Friday in Enugu.

Ndukwe said that the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad had detained Ikechukwu Okoye, 33, and Juliet Ogbodo, 39, who are both lovers.

Ndukwe said that the suspects were accused of the kidnapping, murder, and burying of their kinswoman, Mrs Mary Nwatu in a shallow grave sometime in September 2024.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was reported missing on Sept. 15, 2024, after all efforts to locate her proved unsuccessful.

“On Oct. 5, 2024, Ikechukwu Okoye, identified as the principal suspect and a kinsman of the victim, began contacting her children, demanding a ransom of N6m.

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“Upon his arrest, which followed credible intelligence reports, Okoye confessed to kidnapping Mrs Nwatu on Sept.14, 2024, around 8a.m.

“He stated that the children of the aged woman came to look for their mother when he kidnapped, murdered, and buried her in a shallow grave inside an uncompleted building in a neighbouring compound,” Ndukwe said.

The command’s spokesman said that Okoye also confessed to demanding a ransom from the victim’s children, initially asking for N6m which was later negotiated to N3m.

Ndukwe said that he eventually received payment of N20,000 which was for him to allow the children to hear their mother’s voice via the phone before further payments.

“On her part, Juliet Ogbodo, who is Okoye’s intimate girlfriend, confessed to being aware of the crime but failed to report it to the police or any other relevant authorities.

‘The victim’s remains have been exhumed and deposited at a mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

“The suspects, along with any other individuals found complicit in this heinous crime will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” he said.

(NAN)