ECOWAS Mediators Leave Niger Without Meeting Junta Leader
A team from the West African regional bloc, Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS left Niger without meeting the leader of the junta which seized power in a coup, a delegation member said Friday. The ECOWAS delegation arrived in the capital…
Police Bust Robbery Gang, Recovers Weapons, Stolen Tricycles in Anambra
The Police in Ogbaru Division of Anambra State Police Command have smashed a notorious armed robbery gang that has been tormenting members of the public in Okpoko, Obosi, Atani, Oba and environs for several months now. Read more…
PSC promotes cop assaulted by Seun Kuti, 14,053 others
The Police Service Commission has promoted Inspector Mohammed Aminu, who, in May, was assaulted by Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The spokesperson for the PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that…
BANDIT-TERRORISTS FLEE AS MILITARY TROOPS COMB KADUNA FOREST
Bandit-Terrorists Flee as Military Troops Comb Kaduna Forest Read more at:https://hobnobnews.com/2023/07/20/bandit-terrorists-flee-as-military-troops-comb-kaduna-forest/ Bandits were said to have fled from their hideouts around Kagarko, Iche, Taka-Lafiya…
Anambra community seeks IG intervention over police harassment
Indigenes of Isuaniocha community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have raised the alarm over widespread insecurity, terror and human rights violations in their domain. They also alleged that over 23 community members were being…
Police Commissioner Demoted, Three Senior Officers Demoted By PSC
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the demotion of a commissioner of police and the dismissal of seven other senior police officers over misconduct and abuse of office. Read more at:…
Four killed as troops battle Zamfara bandits
The Nigerian Army has said troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have rescued no fewer than 24 persons abducted by bandits in Zamfara State. The service said the victims were freed after soldiers engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle on Friday. A…
Insecurity: Troops Kill 51 Terrorists, Bandits, ESN Militants In Fire-fights
Read more at: https://hobnobnews.com/2023/07/07/insecurity-troops-kill-51-terrorists-bandits-esn-militants-in-fire-fights/ TROOPS fighting to rid the country of criminal elements, terrorists/bandits and economic saboteurs have eliminated 51 of such…
Kano Police Strategizes New Plans Against Thuggery
Read more at:https://hobnobnews.com/2023/07/07/kano-police-strategizes-new-plans-against-thuggery/ THE police in Kano state has re-strategise to curtail the activities of thugs in a renewed stands to fight thuggery and notorious thuggery kingpins that…
Gombe deputy gov recommends psychological test for security operatives
Gombe State Deputy Governor, Dr Manassah Jatau, on Sunday, recommended psychological tests for security operatives in the country. The Deputy Governor, who is a retired Deputy Comptroller of Customs, made the call when he joined officers of the Nigerian…