Court remands 14 IPOB members in prison

An Aba magistrate court has remanded 14 suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in prison for arson and murder. What happened: The Police had arrested IPOB members after clashing with soldiers in the South East. A Police sergeant was also allegedly killed by members of the group. IPOB members were also alleged... Read More

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September 17, 2017

IPOB members will be prosecuted for murder – Police

The new Police Commissioner in Abia state, Anthony Ogbizi, has said arrested members of Indigenous People of Biafra will be prosecuted for murder, arson and other related Crimes. Ogbizi disclosed this during a press briefing and parade of seven suspected members of IPOB at Ariaria police station in Aba. He also confirmed the arrest of... Read More

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April 22, 2017

Zaki Biam killings: Police declare militant leader wanted

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Police Force has declared wanted a militant leader, Terwase Akwasa for allegedly killing about 17 people and destroying properties in Zaki Biam, Benue State. In a statement by Police Public Relations officer, Jimoh Moshood, Terwase popularly known as Ghana is also accused of arson and killing over 50 people in... Read More

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February 19, 2017

Hoodlums burn down Redeemed Church in Abuja

by Dolapo Adelana Suspected hoodlums razed the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Root of David Parish) in Dei Dei, a satellite community in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, The Punch reports. The incident was said to have occurred at 5am on Monday February 13, 2017. Reacting to the incident, the Christian Association of Nigeria (Youth Wing) has... Read More

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May 12, 2016

Why Kano youth burned down legislators’ homes

The youths of Gaya Local Government, Kano state, who say they tired of being lied to by their elected constituency representatives went on rampage to deal with their erring politicians. Senator Kabiru Gaya who represents Gaya Local Government at the senate and Alhaji Mahamud, their representative in the House of Representatives both had their properties... Read More

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February 24, 2015

Ebonyi House of Assembly razed to the ground by arsonists

by Azubuike Azikiwe A fire outbreak, which was ignited by unknown arsonists, in the wee hours of Tuesday, February 24, has burnt down the Ebonyi State House of Assembly. According to reports, the fire began in the Accounts department and subsequently spread to the media section of the House of Assembly complex. Several properties and... Read More

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February 22, 2015

Terrible: PDP Secretariat burnt down in Nasarawa

by James Sambo The secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Obi LGA, Nasarawa has been burnt to the ground. The incident took place in the wee hours of Sunday, February 22, when arsonists arrived the scene and chased away the security guard attached to the building after which they proceeded to pour petrol all... Read More

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September 18, 2014

How soldiers burnt down BRT buses – LAGBUS witness narrates

by Godwin Akanfe An eyewitness to the July 4 mayhem on Ikorodu Road, Lagos, which led to the vandalism of some Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicles, on Wednesday claimed that the act was perpetrated by soldiers. The witness, Razak Mustapha, made the allegation while testifying before a panel set up by the Lagos State Government... Read More

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November 3, 2013

Residents foil attempt to burn down PDP office in Kano

Security consciousness among Kano residents paid off yesterday morning as neighbours to PDP secretariat located at Gyadi Gydai quarters of Kano metropolis foiled an attempt by unknown persons to burn down the rented edifice. Vice Chairman of the party, Alhaji Muhammad Wada, told reporters: “At about today, some persons successfully gained entrance into the... Read More

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August 8, 2013

Desperado: Man arrested for attempting to burn petrol station in Lagos (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo A young man, identified as Dada Ajibo from Niger Republic, has been arrested by the police for attempted arson on Tuesday. Dada was caught under a golf car parked at a filling station in Akowonjo while trying set a car ablaze with a lighter to cause an explosion. On witnessing the incident, the residents... Read More

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September 8, 2012

Home of governor’s mother-in-law set ablaze in Damaturu

by Stanley Azuakola On Friday in Damaturu, Yobe State, men allegedly belonging to the Boko Haram sect burnt down the residence of the mother-in-law of the state governor, Ibrahim Gaidam. There was no loss of life as a result of the incident. This is the second time that the house is being attacked. The first... Read More

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Court remands 14 IPOB members in prison

IPOB members will be prosecuted for murder – Police

Zaki Biam killings: Police declare militant leader wanted

Hoodlums burn down Redeemed Church in Abuja

Why Kano youth burned down legislators’ homes

Ebonyi House of Assembly razed to the ground by arsonists

Terrible: PDP Secretariat burnt down in Nasarawa

How soldiers burnt down BRT buses – LAGBUS witness narrates

Residents foil attempt to burn down PDP office in Kano

Desperado: Man arrested for attempting to burn petrol station in Lagos (PICTURED)

Home of governor’s mother-in-law set ablaze in Damaturu

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