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The Lagos Police have arrested 13 individuals for a mob attack on an officer, clarifying that the incident stemmed from an altercation over illegal parking enforcement, not theft as falsely claimed online. While the officer faced internal discipline for an accidental firearm discharge that injured bystanders, authorities strongly condemned the violent retaliation as a criminal act. This case highlights the dangerous escalation of public confrontations with law enforcement and the rapid spread of misinformation. The command’s dual response—holding both its officer and the assailantsContinue Reading

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The Osun State Police Command has instituted a comprehensive ban on fireworks for the 2025 festive season, citing critical national security concerns. This decisive action stems from the recognition that explosive sounds from fireworks are easily mistaken for gunshots or bombs, which could trigger public panic and divert security resources during a period of heightened alert. The prohibition is strictly enforced across all public spaces, with police units directed to arrest violators, especially those causing injury or disorder. This policy prioritizes public safety over tradition, urgingContinue Reading

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By Aluta News The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),  has detained  for prosecution, a 26-year-old nursing student at Noida International University in India, for allegedly waiting to ingest 76 wraps of cocaine. NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said  theContinue Reading

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Aluta News Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Makurdi Zonal Directorate, have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation at the Federal Low cost Housing Estate, Makurdi, Benue. The EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him,Continue Reading