Police officers
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has intensified its terrorist activities in the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), prompting concerns about the region's stability. The group, dissatisfied with the Baghdad-Erbil agreement of October 9, 2020, aims to spread instability from the occupied regions to the north of Iraq
Murder
In a 20-minute hearing at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh prison, serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and raping Sarah Everard, with her family watching in court. Couzens also admitted responsibility for her death, pending medical reports regarding his mental state at
Murder
The family of Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old marketing manager, watched in horror as their daughter's killer, Scotland Yard officer Wayne Couzens, pleaded guilty to her kidnap and rape in a hushed courtroom at the Old Bailey. The 48-year-old diplomatic protection officer, who is also accused of murdering Everard,
Police officers
Pc Wayne Couzens, a serving police officer, has accepted responsibility for the kidnap and rape of Sarah Everard. The 48-year-old appeared at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, and pleaded guilty to the kidnap and rape of the 33-year-old marketing executive. The court heard that Couzens accepted responsibility for the killing
Local government
The Niger State Government has announced the arrest of bandits following the abduction of about 200 children from Salihu Tanko Islamic School in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area. Deputy Governor Alhaji Ahmed Ketsov disclosed that security agents are on the trail of the bandits, with the aim of rescuing the
Local government
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the kidnapping of children from a school in the north-central state of Niger, urging agencies involved to do their utmost to rescue the kidnapped kids. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when unidentified gunmen attacked the Salihu Tanko Islamiya School in Tegina, a town
Local government
The Kogi State government, led by Honourable Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, has assured citizens of its commitment to safety despite recent kidnappings and violence in the state. The government is collaborating with security agencies to ensure the safe return of Hon. Pius Kolawole, the Chairman of Yagba
Local government
The Yagba West Local Government Chairman in Kogi State, Mr. Pius Kolawole, has been abducted by kidnappers demanding a ransom of N100 million for his release. The incident occurred during the weekend at the boundary of Kogi and Kwara States, where Mr. Kolawole was with Solomon Adebayo, the Kogi State
Local government
Troops and youths have launched a search operation for a missing military officer after armed bandits attacked a military camp in Zagzaga village, Munya local government of Niger state, resulting in the killing of bandits and the abduction of 15 persons. The camp was shutdown and soldiers evacuated following the
Local government
Police operatives in Delta State made significant gains in combatting crime, as they successfully rescued two kidnapped victims in Oghara, Ethiope East Local Government Area, and arrested several suspects involved in kidnapping and drug trafficking. A joint operation between the police and the army led to the recovery of a
Local government
A deadly attack carried out by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on the Kwapre community in Hong local government of Adamawa state has resulted in the deaths of at least 7 people, with several others kidnapped and numerous houses and churches torched. The attack, which occurred over the weekend, saw the
Local government
A deadly attack by armed men in Ukum Local government Area of Benue State has resulted in the loss of three lives, including two policemen and a foreigner. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, with the victims being killed when the armed men attacked Symmetry Trading Company,
