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Four People, Including a 24-year-old Trader Killed by a Mob in Niger State over Allegations of Blasphemy

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Religious violence broke out in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger on Sunday, May 29, leaving four people dead, including a 24-year-old trader, Premium Times, reports.
Njideka Agwu, a major and the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Officer (APRO), who confirmed the incident to journalists in Minna, said the army, police and the NSCDC had restored peace in the area. She disclosed that a 24-year-old trader based in Padongari, identified as Methodus Emmanuel was killed by a mob over allegations of blasphemy. 
“Three other persons, including personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps also lost their lives. Troops of the 31 Artillery Brigade of One Division, Nigeria Army, quickly intervened and restored law and order while a dusk-to-dawn curfew was imposed in the town,”’ she said.
Ms. Agwu also said that a religious house, a house and a shop were burnt while 25 other shops were looted following the violence. She said that the hoodlums embarked on further violence on Monday morning, looting shops and blocking the Lagos – Kaduna road, a major highway connecting the northern and southern parts of the country.
The spokesperson said that the army had made some arrests in connection with the incident, adding that the suspects had been handed over to the police. The army and other security agencies have commenced confidence building patrols in all the nooks and crannies of the area toward restoring peace.
“As part of measures to de-escalate tension and ensure lasting peace in the town, the military is working with the local government council authorities and community leaders, including the Kagara Emirate Council, to pacify all aggrieved parties and build on the peace so far established,”’ she added.
Ms. Agwu while reiterating the army’s non-violent approach to maintaining peace in the area, however, warned that it would deal with any person attempting to promote violence in the community.

Source: Premium Times

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GOOD NEWS!! Police Nabbed 150 Notorious Armed Robbers Terrorizing Lagos & Ogun State (Watch Video)

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The Nigerian Police in Lagos and Ogun State have captured approximately 150 notorious armed robbers terrorizing Lagos and Ogun State.

The police have done their best and we commend them for the job well done by arresting these notorious armed robbers. The arrest will be a relief to everyone living in fear in the state.

It is good news for everyone most especially the Ogun State residences.

Watch Video Below:



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ATM Thief Tackled to the Ground by Heroic Man after he stole Money from A Lady (Photo)

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Some dramatic pictures which emerged online show the moment a runaway theft suspect was being wrestled to the ground and detained by members of the public as he attempted to flee a cashpoint hold up.

The flying tackle which took place after a woman said £170 had been taken from her at an ATM. (Picture: Cavendish Press)

The shocking moment a suspected thief was tackled to the ground by a businessman on his lunch break, has been captured on camera in photos making the rounds online.

According to Metro UK, the flying tackle took place on Wednesday afternoon in Manchester city centre after a woman said £170 had been taken from her at an ATM.

Members of the public then held the suspect who is a 43-year-old man, against the ground while others called police to the scene.

Officers confirmed a suspect was arrested at the scene and later questioned on suspicion of theft. The victim is believed to have received her cash back.

One onlooker said: “I was just walking down the street when all hell suddenly broke loose. One guy was running full pelt whilst others were running behind him shouting: “Stop thief.” ‘He was then rugby tackled to the ground and pinned down.

“Some onlookers were going on about the guy’s human rights and calling for him to be let go but I’m guessing they didn’t know what was going in the run to it.

“The guy put up quite a struggle but he was no match for the others who grabbed him. It was like a scene from an old fashioned TV 1970s cop show.”

Greater Manchester Police said: ‘Shortly before 1.30pm today police were called to reports of a theft on Market Street in the city centre.

‘A man had taken money from a woman withdrawing cash and was then detained by members of the public.

‘A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft from the person of another and remains in custody for questioning. Enquiries into the full circumstances around this incident are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police.’

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Alleged Killer Of Rapper XXXTentacion Found And Arrested

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A 22-year-old tattoo artist has been arrested for the murder of rapper XXXTentacion who was fatally shot on Monday, June 18th in South Florida.

Deerfield Beach police arrested the local tattoo artist named Dedrick Devonshay Williams, aka Tattoman Chuckie, and he’s reportedly been charged with first-degree murder.

Dedrick’s charge sheet has been released and it shows that, in addition to murder, he was also charged with a probation violation. He was on probation for auto theft.

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Graphic Photos Of Notorious Armed Robbers Shot Dead In Sapele This Morning

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The deadly armed robbers shot dead by the police in Sapele

Men of the Nigeria police in Sapele area of Delta state have reportedly shot dead some alleged notorious armed robbers terrorizing residents of the state. The sad incident happened this morning. 

According to Sapele Oghenek, the gang of four armed robbers were robbing people along Amagiya by Orhiaki when the policemen stormed the scene and engaged them in a shootout.

Two of the robbers died instantly while two others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the hospital but they later gave up the ghost. Police recovered guns and items from the thieves.

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