Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Hoodlums in Osun State on Saturday, went berserk moving round some communities been breaking into government and private property looting valuables. The hoodlums were brandishing different types of weapons including guns, cutlasses, axes, and clubs scaring away residents while the looting lasted. The looting spree which commenced around 8 am was …
Hon Oritsewinor Kevin Olu The Senior Special Assistant on Security to the Delta State Governor Hon Oritsewinor Kevin Olu has urged Deltans to obey the State Government curfew. Oritsewinor in a message to Deltans noted that the curfew by Governor Okowa is as a result of properties being destroyed by unknown persons. READ ALSOIlorin Looting: Kwara Police Command has …
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Saturday warned that hoodlums hiding under the guise of #ENDSARS protest to perpetuate arson and destruction of public and private assets in the state would contend with the law. He gave the warning while inspecting buildings and other structures torched Wednesday night in Asaba by hoodlums …
As normalcy returns to Ilorin By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin Kwara State Police Commissioner, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun has said that a large number of arrests of looters of Shoprite, other big shops in Ilorin, and government installations have been made, stressing that the arrest was ongoing. The state Commisssioner of police, made the disclosure while …
Some hoodlums, mostly youths, on Saturday besieged Magboro Communities in Ogun in search of warehouses that might be storing COVID-19 palliatives. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the youths had trooped to Magboro communities on the Lagos/Ibadan expressway as early as 7a.m., moving from house-to-house in search of COVID-19 palliatives. NAN reports that …
No fewer than seven persons have been arrested in connection with the invasion of Sen. Teslim Folarin’s house in Ibadan on Saturday. Mr Yinka Folarin, the lawmaker’s elder brother, told newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that some hoodlums had on Saturday invaded Folarin’s house, carting away items worth more …
Ekiti State government, raised an alarm on Saturday that huge quantities of poisonous items, mistaken for food yet to be distributed as Covid-19 palliatives, were looted in warehouses in Ado-Ekiti on Friday. Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mr Akin Omole, said in a statement in Ado Ekiti that raising the alarm became expedient to …
Delta Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa (right), addressing #End SARS protesters in Government House gate, Asaba. Tuesday Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has announced a relaxation of the 48-hour curfew which began in the state on Thursday, saying from Saturday, it would be from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. The curfew was imposed in the state …
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: The family of 20-year-old Chibuike Daniel Dominic, aka Sleek, a Port Harcourt based musician, who was killed by a cop in Elelewo axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, has dragged the Nigeria Police to court for killing of their son. Lawyer to the family, Barr. Noble Njoku, said …
Some suspected hoodlums on Saturday invaded the residence of Senator Teslim Folarin (APC-Oyo Central) in Ibadan and carted away empowerment materials worth N200 million. The ugly incident was confirmed by Folarin during a radio programme, monitored on Saturday in Ibadan. The items carted away were meant for constituency empowerment programme of the lawmaker, scheduled to …
Some suspected hoodlums on Saturday invaded the residence of Senator Teslim Folarin (APC-Oyo Central) in Ibadan and carted away empowerment materials worth N200 million. The ugly incident was confirmed by Folarin during a radio programme, monitored on Saturday in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the items carted away were meant for constituency …
EndSars Protester continue at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau –Condemns looting, destruction of government, private properties By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja THE National Association of Seadogs, NAS, has demanded for the immediate trial of all 35 officers of the disbanded Special Anti- Robbery Squad, SARS, a unit of the Nigerian Police Force, indicated by the …
Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu mni FCT minister of state. By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has assured residents of the territory that there are no hoarded palliatives in the various warehouses across the territory. The minister made the disclosure in a statement signed by his …
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Following the renewed disturbances in the John/Bukuru metropolis in Plateau State, the State Governor. Simon Lalong has ordered a fresh 24hrs curfew in Jos North and Jos South local government areas of the State. It would be recalled that warehouses were ransacked on Saturday morning as some residents cart away bags of …
As Soldiers take over security of the facility By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti The Federal Government on Saturday pre-emted further looting of its Silos in Ekiti State by drafting soldiers to take over the security of the facility located in Ado Ekiti, the scene of Friday looting spree. It was not immediately clear when the …
By Dirisu Yakubu Leaders of the Yoruba and Igbo socio-cultural groups, Afenifere and Ohanaeze Ndigbo respectively have commiserated with families who lost loved ones in the Tuesday shootings in Lekki, Lagos and called on perpetrators of violent acts to stop forthwith. In a joint statement of condolence signed by Chiefs Reuben Fosoranti and John Nnia Nwodo, …
Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu mni FCT minister of state. By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has assured residents of the territory that palliatives in various stores across the territory are safe and secure, as security agents have been deployed to man the strategic reserves. …
By Perez Brisibe The member representing Ethiope federal constituency, Hon Ben Igbakpa yesterday described the attack on his business mall in Sapele local government area of Delta State as a collateral damage The mall, located along Ajogodo road, was invaded by the hoodlums who carted away goods worth millions of naira despite the 48hours curfew imposed …
Following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with the hijacked #EndSARS protests that led to the looting and destruction of businesses that has thrown Nigerians and business owners into debts. Leading financial institution in Nigeria, Access Bank Nigeria Plc. has announced N50 billion in support of Nigerians through interest-free loans and grants to support …
Hoodlums, masquerading as EndSARS protesters, attacked the Kwara Command warehouse of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) in Ilorin on Saturday with the intention to loot. In a resistance put up by Customs officers on duty, 24 of the motorcycles and a tricycle that conveyed the looters to the facility were seized. The hoodlums, however, succeeded …
