‘Chibok girl’ holding AK-47 rifle in Boko Haram video identified

by Azeez Adeniyi The alleged Chibok girl who was holding an Ak-47 rifle in the latest video released by Boko Haram has been identified, Punch reports. In the video, a male voice at the background was heard asking why she and others have refused to return home. Punch reports that the girl has been identified... Read More

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July 29, 2014

In a bid to test his weapon, policeman shoots self dead in Aba

by S’ola Filani After arresting a man for attempting to commit suicide, a police inspector attached to the Patrol and Guard (P&G) Unit at the Aba Central Police Station (CPS) in Abia State, allegedly shot himself dead accidentally on Sunday. The incident occurred on Sunday at about 10 pm after the police officer identified as Inspector... Read More

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July 1, 2013

Armed and dangerous: Women arrested with assault weapons, IEDs in Maiduguri

by Rachel Ogbu Two women were arrested in Maiduguri on Sunday attempting to smuggle assault weapons into the market. A new youth vigilance group, popularly called “the Civilian JTF’’ apprehended the two women at the Bulabulin entrance gate of the market. According to an eyewitness report, the women concealed the weapons in their dresses. One... Read More

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May 26, 2013

WTH: Man fires shots in a strip club because DJ wouldn’t play his song (PICTURED)

Police in Philadelphia are looking for a 21-year old man who shot up a strip club with an assault rifle. They say that Henry Pettigrew is responsible for firing off his gun in the Purple Orchid Genteman’s Club after getting into an argument with the bouncers. According to witnesses, Pettigrew became angry that the DJ... Read More

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