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Police Arrest Four Suspected Criminals with N12 Million in Iwere-Ile
Police in Iwere-Ile, Oyo State, arrested four suspected criminals, including a woman, who had N12 million in cash, firearms, and marijuana. The suspects faced apprehension on Wednesday during a joint operation by the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) and local law enforcement.
A reliable source from the vigilante group stated that residents alerted security officials due to the suspects’ suspicious behavior. Another anonymous source revealed that the police had surveilled the suspects for some time, as locals believed they were posing as charcoal dealers while engaging in kidnapping and other crimes.
Authorities transferred the suspects to the Iwajowa Divisional Police headquarters for further investigation. Police Public Relations Officer Adewale Osifeso confirmed that an investigation is ongoing and promised to provide updates as the situation develops.
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Viral Video Sparks Outrage as Delta Police Officer Shoots Restrained Suspect
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
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24 Children Abducted from Orphanage in Kogi State
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
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Afia Schwarzenegger Reacts to Xenophobia in South Africa
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
