Crime
FCT Police Arrest Seven Suspects, Recover Locally Made Pistol in Jikwoyi
FCT Police Arrest Seven Suspects, Recover Locally Made Pistol in Jikwoyi
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has arrested seven suspects and recovered a locally made pistol following a raid in Phase 4, Unguwar Fulani, Jikwoyi, intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama
The sources said that acting on actionable intelligence regarding an unusual gathering of youths in the area, The Police swiftly mobilized a patrol team in collaboration with local vigilantes and conducted a raid on March 7, 2025, at about 10:30 a.m.
During the operation, a locally made pistol, one cartridge, an AK-47 rifle ammunition, a spring, pliers, and rings suspected to be voodoo items were recovered from the suspects.
The source confirmed that the arrested individuals were undergoing interrogation, while the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) had taken over the investigation.
In another operation, the FCT Police Command recovered a Lexus 460 SUV (2010 model), ash in color, Reg. No. KWL 403 CM, stolen at gunpoint from a motorist in River Park Estate, Abuja.
According to sources, Morgan Tom West, a resident of Paul Odilli Crescent, Cluster One, River Park Estate, reported that while he had stopped along the expressway to receive a call, four armed hoodlums attacked him and snatched his vehicle at gunpoint on March 6, 2025, at about 8:39 p.m.
Upon receiving the report, police personnel at entry and exit points across the FCT were immediately placed on high alert. Less than an hour later, at about 9:46 p.m., the stolen vehicle was intercepted by Supol Bwari after a gun duel with the suspects.
“The hoodlums managed to escape into the bush, but the vehicle was successfully recovered,” said the sources.
The River Park Division is conducting further investigations, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects.
FCT Police Arrest Seven Suspects, Recover Locally Made Pistol in Jikwoyi
Police investigate alleged rape of UNILAG student by lecturer
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Lagos have commenced investigation into the alleged rape of a 20-year-old female student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, by a lecturer in the institution.
Sources said the survivor, identified as Owonifari Fiyinfoluwa, a 300-level student of the university, reported the matter to the police on Aug. 28.
“She alleged that on Aug. 22, at about 12 noon, her lecturer, Dr. Samuel Ojogbo, invited her into his office at the university and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.
“A team of detectives visited the scene and the survivor was taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment,” said the sources
The sources added that investigation into the case was ongoing.
Police investigate alleged rape of UNILAG student by lecturer
Police arrest fake soldier, recover firearms in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested a 40-year-old man who allegedly posed as a soldier to deceive and extort unsuspecting members of the public in Abuja.
Sources said that the suspect, identified as Abdullahi Salisu of Military Pension Board area, was arrested on Monday evening by a police ambush team from Kubwa Division while on routine patrol at FO1, Kubwa.
“On a spot search, one locally made pistol with a cartridge was recovered in his possession.
“A further search conducted at his residence led to the recovery of another locally made gun, as well as clothing and tokens suspected to belong to a civilian JTF unit, which the suspect allegedly used in carrying out criminal activities,” said the sources.
The sources said suspect is currently in custody undergoing interrogation to ascertain his true identity and involvement in other crimes.
Police arrest fake soldier, recover firearms in Abuja
Eight hunters killed in bandits’ attack in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
At least eight hunters have been killed during an exchange of gunfire with armed bandits in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger.
It was gathered that the incident occurred when a large number of armed bandits invaded Hunyo/Sabon Wuri village in Dusai Mahoro District of Mariga and rustled an unspecified number of cattle.
Sources said the bandits, while attempting to escape with the stolen cattle, were intercepted by the hunters between Kakihum and Kumbashi villages.
“In the ensuing exchange of fire, eight of the hunters lost their lives. Their names and addresses are yet to be ascertained.
“Police Mobile Force operatives deployed in Bangi, the divisional patrol team, and local vigilantes led by the Divisional Police Officer moved swiftly to the scene. The corpses have since been evacuated to General Hospital, Bangi, for autopsy,” said the sources.
Eight hunters killed in bandits’ attack in Niger
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