Crime
Bandits bomb police station, burn operational vehicles in Delta
Bandits have intensified their encroachment into communities in Delta State, attacking police stations at will. Heavily armed bandits on Sunday invaded Ashaka community in Ndokwa East Local Council Area, Delta State, detonated explosives suspected to be Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to blow a police station in the community.
Before the invaders were repelled by police, they had burnt operational vehicles at the police station.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, had confirmed the invasion of the police station.
The PPRO in a statement disclosed that no life was lost in the attack. The bandits were said to be about 20 in number and were heavily armed.
The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Muhammad Ari, had directed Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the state to put an end to the increasing insecurity, mandating them to take the battle to unrepentant criminals.
The CP appealed to members of the public to volunteer useful information that will assist the police in discharging their duties through intelligence gathering.
-
Football4 days agoFrance confirms U-20 Women’s World Cup participation amid FIFA-UEFA rift
-
Business4 days agoNigeria’s external debt service falls 31.5% to $954m in Q1 2026
-
Latest4 days agoMessi reportedly faced multiple bomb threats during 2026 World Cup
-
Featured4 days agoOsun Governorship Election: Adeleke faces tough test as APC, ADC mount challenge
-
Latest4 days agoNFF denies calling for Infantino’s resignation
-
Football2 days agoWAFCON 2026: Super Falcons battle South Africa for World Cup play-off spot
-
Business4 days agoNNPC faces fresh scrutiny over oil licensing, production claims, transparency
-
Business4 days agoNaira at ₦1,360/$: Can the currency’s new stability last?