Crime
Bandits kidnap district head in fresh attack in Plateau
Bandits on Monday kidnapped the District Head of Panyam, Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, North-Central Nigeria, HRH Adamu Derwam. The bandits invaded the palace of the monarch in Panyam in the early hours of Monday.
A relation of the District Head, Friday Derwam, narrated that the bandits invaded the palace at about 1.35am, shooting sporadically, thereafter, fled with the traditional ruler to an unknown destination.
The Public Relations Officer of the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alfredo Alabo, acknowledging the invasion and abduction, said that a combined tactical team of Police, Army, vigilante and hunters has been deployed to the environment for search and rescue operation to save the kidnapped traditional ruler.
-
Football6 days agoMessi calls Lamine Yamal World Cup final clash ‘Crazy’ after viral baby photo resurfaces
-
Crime3 days agoInside Nigeria’s latest killing fields
-
Business7 days agoNigerian AI researcher champions ethical artificial intelligence at COPA AI 2026 summit in Wales
-
Business1 week agoFood prices now biggest threat to inflation, beyond CBN’s reach – Analysts
-
Latest1 week agoCourt rejects suit seeking INEC recognition of Turaki-led PDP interim leadership
-
Football4 days agoMessi suffers 13th major final defeat as Spain end Argentina’s World Cup title defence
-
Football5 days agoBreaking: Spain edge Argentina to win FIFA World Cup title
-
Crime1 week agoFavour Agbro’s resurfaced interview deepens public outrage in ‘Odogwu of Asaba’ case (Video)