Awka, the capital of Anambra State, is once again facing a wave of violence perpetrated by gunmen suspected to be cultists. In the past two weeks alone, over 15 residents have tragically lost their lives, raising concerns of targeted assassinations rather than random violence.The root of this surge in violence seems to stem from a struggle for control over revenue streams, particularly the collection of taxes from bus drivers and commercial tricyclists. The situatio...

In Edo State, 19-year-old Timothy Dauda, who claimed to possess "native doctor" abilities, has been arrested after a fatal shooting occurred while testing a bulletproof charm he had prepared for a client. The incident took place in Onumu Community, located in the Àkókò-Edo Local Government Area.Dauda was hired by the victim, Alex Ezekiel, to create a bulletproof charm. To demonstrate its effectiveness, Dauda attempted to test the charm by shooting Ezekiel. Unfortuna...

The Enugu State Police Command has apprehended a 30-year-old man, Nweke Chukwuemeka, for the brutal murder of his neighbour’s 4-year-old daughter, Zinachukwu Ugwu. The tragedy unfolded in the Nsukka area of Enugu State, leaving the community in shock and mourning.The incident, confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, occurred on August 18, 2024, around 10:30 pm. According to Ndukwe, police operatives from the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad i...