Stolen AK-47 rifle, two magazines, car recovered from fake soldier wearing military camouflage
A fake soldier who adorned himself with military camouflage and carried an AK-47 rifle stolen alongside two magazines from an official of the National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been arrested by operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command after he came into the state from Plateau State, the command announced on Friday, September 17.
The Arrest Of Women Who Wear Hijabs to Smuggle guns to Kidnappers in Kaduna Is a Step To End Terror
As reported by Sahara Reporters today, two women who wear hijabs to smuggle rifles to kidnappers in Kaduna state have been apprehended by the Nigeria Police force in Abuja. Photo Credit: Guardian The two women, Aisha Ibrahim and Hafsat Adamu confessed how they both wear hijabs to smuggle rifles from one state to another.
APC National Convention: Top Nigerian Senator Declears Intention To Succeed Mai Mala Buni
As the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is fast approaching, The immediate past Governor of Nasarawa State who is also the Incumbent Senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, Umaru Tanko Al-makura on Monday declared his intention to contest for the APC National Chairmanship Position.
Opinion: Lecturer, whose wife was snatched by sacked commissioner should withdraw case from court
Photo Credit: Peoples Gazette In a news that was published yesterday, it was made known that a lecturer, who lectures at the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Peter Aboki, has taken Alhaji Allanana Otaki, who happens to be the former Commissioner for Agriculture and Water Resources to court for committing adultery with his wife, and also snatching her away from him.
Female suspects narrates how they helped bandits traffic guns across states
Two female suspects identified as Aisha Ibrahim and Hafsat Adamu, that were reportedly paraded by police in Abuja, have narrated how they helped bandits traffic guns across states. According to Aisha, she delivered an AK-47 rifle from Lafia, Nasarawa State to her male friend whom she identified as Babangida (one of the 11 kidnap suspects paraded by the police force), in Kaduna State.
Senator Rochas Okorocha Alongside Emir Of Lafia Arrives Kano To Attend The Wedding Of Buhari's Son
The wedding of president Buhari's Son, Yusuf and Princess Zahra Bayero has become the trending news for the pass three days now, it is all over the social media because it's royal wedding/presidential Wedding. People from different countries are very Happy to attend the wedding, guest are still arriving kano state.
Isah Mustapha Polytechnic students nabbed for cultism
Suspected cultists who claimed to be students of the Isah Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia, Nasarawa State have been arrested by the Police in the state as confirmed by the State Command. The cultists who are members of the Vikings/ Arobaga and Black Axe confraternities had been disturbing the peace of the residents of Ombi 2, Lafia for a long time.
NYSC commences 2021 Batch C Stream I orientation Wednesday
LAFIA - THE NYSC Nasarawa State 2021 Batch C Stream I The three-week orientation course is scheduled to start on Wednesday this week. The exercise, which is scheduled to take place at the Magaji Dan Yamusa NYSC Keffi Permanent Orientation Camp, will also provide potential members of the Corp. the possibility of registering from the opening day to Sunday, October 24, 2021 at midnight.
Pictures Of Kidnappers, Armed Robbers And Rail Line Vandals Arrested In Nasarawa
It its bid to rid the state of criminal elements who have been terrorising residents, the Nasarawa State Police Command has said it has arrested a total number of 61 criminal elements in the state for different crimes. The criminals with their guns, crowbars and other items used for operation
Today's Headlines:Rid Nigeria Of Disunity And Promote Peace- Buhari; Police Arrest Bandits In Lafia
Rid Nigeria Of Disunity And Promote Peace- Buhari Photo Credit: Daily Trust President Muhammadu Buhari has called on leaders in the country to rid the nation of divisiveness. He made the in Bichi, Kano State, in an address to the Emir of Bichi, Nasiru Ado Bayero, and his people, at his inaugural ceremony read on his behalf by his Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari.
About 400 first-class graduates and over 5000 others struggle for 100 jobs at Nasarawa Polytechnic
The Nasarawa State Government approved the 100 job vacancies as over 5,509 applicants applied at the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechniv, Lafia. Dr. Justina Kotso, Rector of the institution, disclosed on Tuesday in Lafia that the management of the school appeared before the State House of Assembly Committee on Education for the 2021 budget assessment.
Insecurity: Suspected Herdsman Nabbed with Magazines/ammunition in Nasarawa.
A suspected herdsman believed to be thirty five (35) years of age has been apprehended by the Nigerian police force Nasarawa command. The suspect who was paraded by the police in Lafia yesterday is said to be in possession of over fifty (50) Magazines and two hundred (200) rounds of live ammunition as can be seen in the pictures.
Fake military officer arrested with AK-47 in Nasarawa by the Police
The Nasarawa Police Command says it has arrested one Timothy Emmanuel, an alleged faux navy personnel who has been intimidating and oppressing citizens of Karu and Lafia neighborhood authorities regions of the state. Commissioner of Police, CP Adesina Soyemi, said this on Friday in Lafia even as parading the suspect and 60 different suspected criminals arrested for diverse crimes.
Governor Sule Sacks All Commissioners, Special Advisers In Nasarawa State
The Governor of Nasarawa state, Abdullahi Sule has given an order for the sack of all the Commissioners, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Advisers. The Governor publicized their sack at the end of the State Executive Council’s Expanded Meeting held at the Government House, Lafia earlier today, August 30, 2021.
Eight Arm Robbers, Three Kidnappers Arrested By Police In Nasarawa.
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested eight suspected armed robbers led by Shamsu Uman who attacked a house at Angwan Jarmi area in the Keffi Local Government Area of the state. The Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in Lafia, he said that the suspected armed robbers, who launched an attack on the house, carted away household items and a huge amount of money, upon receipt of the information, the Police personnel's attached to Angwan Lambu Division in Keffi LGA, launched a manhunt of the criminal elements and were able to arrest about eight of the suspected armed robbers.
The outbreak of cholera in Nasarawa state claimed 59 lives.
Cholera is a bacterial disease. It causes severe diarrhea and dehydration, it's commonly spread in water. The disease is an acute diarrhea infection caused by infection of the intestine with vibro cholerae bacteria. The disease affect the fluid content of the body i.e water, resulting to constant stooling, vomiting and also dehydration( reduction or removal of water) in the body.
Police arrest suspect with ammunition, magazines in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 35-year-old suspect carrying 260 rounds of live ammunition and 53 empty magazines in the state's Akwanga Local Government Area. The suspect was apprehended at Alushi Junction in Akwanga, where the articles and N38,500 cash were recovered, according to a statement issued by the Command's Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Ramhan Nansel, on Saturday in Lafia.
Our next President should be elected through his competence and hard work - Yahaya Bello
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, said the main focus of Nigerians in the coming presidential election in 2023 should be competence and hard work. Nigerians should elect a competent and hard working participant who has leading capabilities. Bello made this known at a two-day national leadership summit on Peace and Security organised by the National Youth Council of Nigeria, in Nasarawa state, held in Lafia on Tuesday.
Gunmen Kidnap Top Electoral Officer In Nasarawa
Barr. Muhammed Abubakar Opu, the Secretary of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. ASP Ramhan Nansel, the state's Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this to journalists in a statement on Wednesday in Lafia. He added that a group of about five unidentified gunmen entered the NASIEC Secretary's residence in Bakin Rijiya Village, along the Lafia-Shendam Road, around 11.45 p.m. on Tuesday night and abducted him to an unknown destination.
Gunmen attacks the Nasarawa government building
No fewer than 50 gunmen stormed the Nasarawa State Local Government Service Commission, stealing a safe box full of valuables as well as an AK-47 rifle belonging to a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officer (NSCDC). According to the report, the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Rammatu Julde, made the announcement on Tuesday in Lafia, the state capital.