
NIGER: POLICE, VIGILANTE RECOVER 520 ROUNDS OF LIVE AMMUNITION FROM HOODLUMS
The police in Niger State, working alongside vigilante members, have seized and recovered 520 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.
In a statement issued by the Niger State Police Command and signed by Public Relations Officer SP Wasiu Abiodun, it was revealed that the incident took place on January 23rd, 2025, at around 12:30 am.
The statement further detailed that during a routine stop-and-search operation on the Bida-Nku-Patigi road, which links Niger State to Kwara State, the police stopped a motorcycle with two individuals aboard. However, when questioned, the suspects fled the scene.
The PRO disclosed that the fleeing suspects abandoned a sack.
“A search of the sack revealed the live ammunition, which is currently under investigation.”
The two fleeing suspects were traveling from Niger State to Patigi in Kwara State when they were intercepted by the police and upon being questioned, the suspects became visibly agitated and fidgety.
More Stories
REPS DEMAND SUSPENSION OF DSTV HIKE IN SUBSCRIPTION RATES
The House of Representatives has directed Multichoice, owner of Pay TV options, DStv and GOtv, to halt the implementation of...
MAN ALLEGEDLY KILLS MOTHER WITH PESTLE IN BAUCHI
A 20-year-old man has allegedly killed his mother with a pestle in Bauchi State. The suspect, Safiyanu Dalhatu, was arrested...
CRIME: WOMAN HITS NINE-YEAR-OLD SON’S HEAD WITH PESTLE IN EKITI OVER WRONGDOINGS
Operatives of the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps in Efon Alaaye, Efon Local Government Area, have arrested a 43-year-old woman, Damilola...
NEWS: LAGOS LAWAKERS DENY HOLDING RECONCILIATION MEETING WITH OBASA
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have denied holding any reconciliation meeting with the Speaker of the House,...
SPORT: DORTMUND HELD TO 1-1 DRAW BY LILE IN KNOCKOUT ROUND
Borussia Dortmund were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Lille in their UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off...
TANKER OVERTURNS, SPILLS FUEL ALONG OSHODI-GBAGADA EXPRESSWAY
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) swiftly averted a potential disaster on the Oshodi-Gbagada Expressway after a fully loaded tanker transporting Premium Motor Spirit...