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Touts chase couple to death in Abuja
Touts chase couple to death in Abuja
A couple died in an auto crash in Abuja yesterday when they were chased by roadside touts, popularly known as agbero.
It was learnt that one of the touts also died in the incident.
The crash happened on the Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway between Mabushi and Bannex, an area known for the activities of roadside touts.
Witnesses said the accident occurred when the touts attempted to hijack the couple’s car.
A witness, who simply gave his name as Obina, said the vehicle rammed into a taxi when two of the touts jumped into the moving vehicle and attempted to get hold of the steering.
He said the couple and one of the touts died at the scene.
Police sources dismissed a claim in a viral video that angry residents of the area burnt some of the touts to death.
The injured touts were taken to the National Hospital.
The bodies of the couple were also said to have been deposited at the morgue of the hospital.
The police said there were no means of identifying the deceased couple.
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Felix Theman, confirmed the incident.
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He said the scene had been cleared before his men arrived.
He said, ‘’Based on the information I received, no one died at the crash site and the injured were taken to the hospital.’’
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, told Daily Trust that she only saw the video but could not comment on the details since it was an incident involving touts, not the police.
Mabushi: A notorious area for roadside touts
Speaking to Daily Trust, motorists familiar with the area called on the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to clamp down on road touts.
Mr Emmanuel Ezikiel, a commercial driver who plies the Berger-Mpape road, described the Mabushi-Bannex area as notorious for the activities of agbero.
“If they (agbero) catch you, no matter who you are, you must pay or they will take you to their base at Jabi Garage,” he said.
Another motorist, Dauda Alabe, noted that private cars are the main target of the roadside touts in the area.
Kingsley Madaki, the Senior Special Assistant to the chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, chairman, said those involved were not members of the council’s task force. “Presently, our registered task force is undergoing training and not on the road,” he said.
Touts chase couple to death in Abuja
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Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
The Delta State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Anambra State, arresting key suspects linked to the case.
Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe disclosed on Sunday that operatives of the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), acting on credible intelligence, apprehended 25-year-old security guard Godwin Mngumi on 6 December 2025. Mngumi allegedly murdered the retired judge, and authorities also recovered the deceased’s mobile phone from him.
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According to Edafe, Mngumi confessed to inviting a friend, Nnaji Obalum, and another accomplice — who remains at large — to the residence where the crime was committed. Obalum has since been arrested, while a manhunt continues for the third suspect.
The arrests mark a major step forward in the effort to bring all perpetrators of the high-profile murder to justice.
Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
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Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
The Delta State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has made significant strides in its ongoing campaign against cultism and violent crimes. Recent operations, including an intelligence-led arms recovery in Abraka and the arraignment of 18 suspects, highlight the command’s intensified enforcement efforts across the state.
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Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe said on Saturday that the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), under ASP Julius Robinson, executed a successful operation on December 6, 2025, targeting cult-related activities and the proliferation of illegal firearms. Acting on credible intelligence, officers conducted a coordinated search at No. 2 Umeghe Community, Abraka, the residence of Isiakpere Friday, 67.
The move underscores the Delta State Police’s commitment to restoring safety and security in communities affected by criminal and cult-related activities.
Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
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Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
The Nigerian Army has temporarily frozen both statutory and voluntary retirements for certain officers, including Generals, following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. The decision aims to bolster manpower as the country faces a surge in kidnappings and worsening insecurity.
The move comes after more than 600 abduction cases were reported in November 2025, including the kidnapping of over 300 students in Niger State, 38 worshippers in Kwara State, and 25 students in Kebbi State.
An internal circular dated December 3 and signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff cited provisions in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service Officers (HTACOS) 2024, allowing service extensions “in the interest of the service.” The memo explains that officers usually retire upon reaching age limits, completing 35 years of service, or failing promotion/conversion boards, but these rules can be overridden during national emergencies.
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The suspension affects officers who have:
- Failed promotion examinations three times
- Been passed over repeatedly at promotion boards
- Reached rank age limits
- Failed conversion boards thrice
- Completed 35 years of service
Officers granted extensions will remain in service but will not be eligible for further promotions, courses, secondments, or extra-regimental appointments. Those unwilling to continue can still proceed with standard exit procedures.
Commanders have been instructed to communicate the directive and manage morale across units, with the policy to be reviewed once national security conditions improve.
Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
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