Police kill two suspected kidnappers, rescue three Indians in Ogun

The Police Command in Ogun State said it has killed two suspected kidnappers terrorising travellers on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin expressway in a gun duel. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday, in Abeokuta, by Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson. Ms Odutola, a suprintendent of police, said that the suspects were killed during a rescue … Read more

Police arrest father, son for allegedly beating neighbour’s wife to death

The Police Command in Ogun has arrested a 54-year-old man, Chizoke Obiadada, and his 17-year-old son for allegedly beating to death their neighbour’s wife, 43-year-old Tope Owoade. Omolola Odutola, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Saturday, adding that the suspects were arrested on Friday. Ms Odutola … Read more

Nigeria records 109 cases, 20 deaths in one week

Nigeria has confirmed 109 new Lassa fever infections and 20 deaths across 16 states in one week, spanning 26 to 3 March. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) noted in its latest situation report published on its website for week nine of 2024 that there was an increase in the confirmed cases from 96 … Read more