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Kidnapping trends in Nigeria: Understanding its emergence as a lucrative enterprise

Kidnapping trends in Nigeria: Understanding its emergence as a lucrative enterprise

By Arthur Eriye Kidnapping has become one of Nigeria’s most intricate and lucrative criminal enterprises, transforming from a politically driven strategy into a multi-billion-naira industry...

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Police foil black axe cult initiation in Delta forest, recover arms, vehicles

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have foiled a suspected mass initiation ceremony organised by members of the Black Axe Confraternity, popularly known as the...

Starmer's resignation: Implications for Nigeria-UK bilateral relations

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Starmer’s resignation: Implications for Nigeria-UK bilateral relations

By Arthur Eriye The resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sparked extensive political discourse globally, including in Nigeria, which is one of the...

Suspected kidnapper arrested in Ogun wearing allegedly stolen military uniform

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Suspected kidnapper arrested in Ogun wearing allegedly stolen military uniform

A suspected kidnapper identified as Wasiu Oloyede has been arrested by security operatives in Ogun State after he was allegedly found wearing a military uniform reportedly...

Police arrest four officers for allegedly extorting ICPC chairman in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four police officers accused of extorting N53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu (SAN), at an illegal checkpoint in Abuja. The officers, who were reportedly unaware that the motorist they stopped was Nigeria's anti-corruption chief, allegedly forced him to withdraw the money through a Point of Sale (POS) operator before sharing the proceeds among themselves. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed the incident on Monday while briefing journalists in Abuja, describing the suspects as rogue officers who abandoned their official duty posts to engage in criminal activities. According to Sanusi, the officers left their assigned divisions and converged around the Banex area in Wuse, where they established an unauthorised stop-and-search checkpoint used to extort motorists. He explained that Dr. Aliyu became one of their victims after he was stopped and allegedly compelled to make the payment. "They extorted the Chairman of the ICPC of N53,000. They took him to a POS, he withdrew the money, paid the charges and they shared the money among themselves," the Commissioner of Police said. Sanusi described the officers as "a gang of criminals," insisting that they had no legitimate policing assignment at the location where the incident occurred. "They are a gang of criminals who left various divisions, clustered together, moved to Wuse Banex and created a checkpoint where they perpetrated this act," he added. The police commissioner said the command launched an investigation after receiving complaints about the illegal checkpoint According to him, the command first declared the suspects wanted before tracking down the alleged gang leader, whose confession subsequently led investigators to the arrest of the remaining three officers. He assured the public that the suspects would face the full weight of police disciplinary procedures and any applicable criminal prosecution. "We got all of them. We are going to make sure they are severely punished. Those that are going to be dismissed will definitely be dismissed," Sanusi stated. Reiterating the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, the FCT police boss stressed that officers on patrol have no authority to stop members of the public and search their mobile phones without lawful justification. He urged residents to resist such unlawful demands and immediately report any officer attempting to carry out illegal searches or extortion. "You cannot stop anybody on the road and ask the person to bring out his phone for search. If any policeman stops you and asks to search your phone, don't agree. Call the police emergency lines and we will ask them why," he said. Sanusi assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory that the command remains committed to identifying and sanctioning officers involved in extortion, illegal checkpoints and other forms of professional misconduct. He said the command would continue to strengthen internal disciplinary mechanisms to restore public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force, stressing that corrupt officers would not be shielded from punishment. The incident has renewed concerns over allegations of police extortion and the persistence of unauthorised checkpoints, despite repeated directives from the police high command prohibiting such practices and ongoing efforts to improve professionalism and accountability within the Force.

Crime4 weeks ago

Police arrest four officers for allegedly extorting ICPC chairman in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four police officers accused of extorting N53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices...

Andy Burnham vows fresh start in first Speech as UK Prime Minister

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Andy Burnham vows fresh start in first Speech as UK Prime (video)

Britain’s new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has called for a fresh start for the United Kingdom, acknowledging public frustrations and promising a new approach to...

Features4 weeks ago

Spain’s World Cup Triumph Redefines Global Football Landscape

Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final brought the tournament to a fitting conclusion, crowning a side that combined technical...

Andy Burnham assumes office as Britain's new Prime Minister

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Andy Burnham assumes office as Britain’s new Prime Minister(Video)

Andy Burnham has officially assumed office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after King Charles III invited him to form a new government...

Entertainment4 weeks ago

Annie Idibia debunks reunion rumours with ex-husband 2Baba

Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has dismissed rumours suggesting she has reconciled with her ex-husband, music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba. The speculation followed the...

Obanikoro praises Tinubu over Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation

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Obanikoro praises Tinubu over Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation

Former Minister of State for Defence and former Senator, Musiliu Obanikoro, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the rehabilitation of the Third Mainland...