The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested seven teenagers for gang-raping a 15-year-old girl in Kodomun village, Demsa Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, said the suspects lured their victim into the house of one of them who is her boyfriend, and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.

He said the suspects, Ephraim Emmanuel, 17, Madapwa Fidelis,17, Paka Albert,16, Jude Shido Aventi,18, Harmony Manade,18, Napwanwa Nahim Edmanth,16, and Manbiah Ojes,16, all residents of Kodomun village, were arrested on Sunday, March 5.

“On 4/3/2023 at about 2100hrs, the suspects lured their victim into the house of the first suspect and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her without her consent,” the PPRO stated.

“The incident was reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters, Demsa by a very good Samaritan and a critical stakeholder in policing. Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects took advantage of the victim after honoring the invitation from the first suspect who happens to be her boyfriend too. Unfortunately, she was subdued and forced to submit sexually to all the seven suspects,”

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola, frowned at the irritable incident and directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to immediately take over the investigation and ensure diligent prosecution.

“The police boss equally advised Members of the Public particularly parents to be watchful of their children especially the girl child against criminal minded elements who are roaming about seeking who to take advantage of.

“He equally assures the Adamawa State Government and the general public of the Command’s unrelenting effort to see that it ends all forms of Gender Based Violence and assured of immediate prosecution.”

The police in Ebonyi has declared 10 persons wanted in connection with the murder of Chief Igboke Ewa of Umu-Ezekoha Community, Ezza North Local Government Area of the state.

This is contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) Onome Onovwakpoyeya and made available to reporters on Monday in Abakaliki.

According to the statement, the wanted persons include Samuel Onyekachi Aligwe and Peter Orogwu, known as “one boy”, Nonso Obasi, and Ikechukwu Nwoba.

Others are: Chukwudi Aliewa, known as “Ezza”, Chika Ezealigbo, Nnaemeka Egede (Champaign), Nnabuike Okoh and Ogobuchi Agbom (aka Okiri).

The command appealed for information from the general public on whereabouts of the wanted persons.

“We urge the good people of Ebonyi and the general public to assist in apprehending the suspects if seen.

“You can call the Command emergency number 07064515001 or the nearest Police station with any useful information that will lead to the arrest of the suspects,” the statement added.

A police officer identified as Sergeant Olalere Michael on Thursday morning, March 2, stormed the Chapel of Redemption Agba Dam housing estate in Ilorin, shot, and k!lled a yet-to-be-identified lady, and then shot himself dead.

A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, says the police received the information that at about 8am, the officer with the tag F/NO 497093 and attached to 15 PMF, Ilorin, went to the estate where he shot the lady and then shot himself dead.

Ajayi mentioned that immediately after the information got to the command, the Commissioner of Police for Kwara State, CP Paul Odama, dispatched a team of policemen and detectives to the scene, where the c@rpses were recovered and deposited at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, where the bodies were certified dead.

He stated that the deadly incident was an aftermath of love gone sour and that it has nothing to do with police brutality.

He added that investigation of this unfortunate incident is in progress, and the report of the investigation will be made public as soon as it is ready.

The Lagos state police command says it will crush citizens planning to foment trouble in the state following Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections.

Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson of the command, made this known in a tweet on Sunday.

“Available intel suggests some people have concluded plans to foment trouble and wreak havoc. Kindly note that such attempts would be crushed decisively.

“Our election security architecture has not been drawn down. Anarchy will not be allowed! Remain law-abiding. Be guided!,” Mr Hundeyin said.

Saturday’s election in some parts of Lagos was marred by ballot box snatching and violence.

Former Lagos governor, Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, had earlier said the electoral process cannot be perfect and devoid of manipulations in some areas.

A police divisional headquarters in Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra was attacked yesterday morning by suspected members of the outlawed IPOB/ESN group, leaving six of the gunmen and a policeman dead.

The police spokesman in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the attack in a statement to Peoples Gazette.

“Police operatives attached to 3-3 Police Divisional Headquarters, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi LGA today, 19/2/2023, by 5:58 am, foiled an attack by IPOB/ESN Insurgents on the police facility, neutralized six of the Insurgents, recovered two Ak-47 rifles, one Toyota Sienna vehicle with Reg No Abuja ABC 848 EQ, charms and other incriminating items.

“The outlawed IPOB/ESN Insurgents came in their numbers with two SUV vehicles and one Toyota Sienna, armed with guns, IEDs and petrol bombs, started shooting indiscriminately to gain entrance to the station and were fiercely engaged and resisted by the Divisional Police Officer and his men in a long gun battle before the prompt reinforcement team, made up of the Military and PMF Operatives arrived the scene.

“During the gun duel, unfortunately, one police operative attached to the station was fatally wounded, and an office in the facility was partially affected by the petrol bomb the Insurgents threw inside the station.

“Also, one patrol vehicle parked in front of the station was set ablaze by the gunmen.

“While some of the insurgents escaped with gun shots injuries, the situation is under control, and the incident is still being assessed,” Mr Ikenga said.

He said that “joint operations are still ongoing to track the fleeing insurgents,” adding that further development shall be communicated,” to the public.

He advised public and private hospital management in the state to report to the nearest police station any patient looking to treat a gunshot wound.

The Anambra police command has continued to witness similar attacks on police facilities in the state.

The police spokesman in the state, however, maintained that the command remains on top of the situation.