…about this,” he said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Odidiomo said residents immediately mobilised after witnessing the aircraft go down, with some people going to the area to establish what had happened. “It happens because we are a part of our territory and the minute we saw the plane go down, we…

…presentation of the bridge maintenance. Nigerians react Kenneth Igili argued that residents of the South-East had little reason to celebrate the repainting or maintenance of the bridge. “Nobody in the South-East needs a party for a repaint, and the palm-wine drinkers in Onitsha will tell you what they think of that. Th…

…end-of-life stage of the buildings. The figures highlight the particular danger faced by residents of structurally compromised buildings, where defects may go undetected until a sudden failure puts occupants at risk. They also bring into sharper focus the experiences of survivors and bereaved families, many of whom are…

…relentlessly pursue the perpetrators and ensure that the state remains safe both for residents and travellers. The PUNCH reported that 20 of 30 graduates, who were travelling in two buses from Ibadan to their NYSC orientation camp in Abia State, were kidnapped by suspected gunmen. The abductors demanded N50 million eac…

…stated that the suspect was said to have sneaked into the town, triggering panic among residents who became apprehensive over his presence. He added that the terrorist’s arrest, however, helped to calm the situation and restore confidence among the locals. The security expert further revealed that preliminary interroga…

…information to help combat criminal activities across the state. The police urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities to security agencies. In September, the Katsina State Police Command repelled a bandit attack in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of the state, rescuing f…

…Police confirmed. The incident has thrown the entire community into mourning, leaving residents shocked and devastated. Neighbours were said to have rushed to the scene and made efforts to put out the fire and rescue those trapped inside the building, but to no avail. The nine-year-old suspect has been taken into custo…

…in cases involving the protection of lives, property and the interests of Kano residents. He also reaffirmed the ministry’s readiness to collaborate with the judiciary, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that criminal cases are diligently prosecuted in accordance with the law. Kano court senten…

…he had been admitted after sustaining serious injuries during the attack. Several other residents were also injured in the incident, with Ibrahim and two others, Rabiu Jibrin and Bashar Mohammed, receiving treatment at the hospital. A villager, Mohammed Umaru, who confirmed Ibrahim’s death, said he died from a deep inj…

…committed to taking firm and decisive action against criminal conduct. He assured residents that the police would ensure that offenders were brought before the law to serve as a deterrent to others. The PPRO further said the Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, had urged residents to remain calm. He…

…Sahabi, had earlier raised the alarm in a social media post, calling for prayers for residents as the armed men reportedly moved through the community. He wrote, “We are seeking for your prayers to God for His protection. Bandits are currently in my community in Sanyin Nawal. Please pray for us.” A separate account of…

…Area of Kaduna State, late on Monday night.The attack began at around 11:30pm, sending residents into panic as the gunmen moved systematically through the estate, forcing their way into homes and seizing occupants.Gunmen raid Kaduna estate, abduct pregnant woman and family with baby>Abdulladir Bello, husband of the abd…

…Lane at about 2:59 p.m. on Oct. 1, after receiving a request for a welfare check on the residents, according to the prosecutor's office. Officers were unable to locate the occupants and an investigation began into their whereabouts. They gained entry to the home just before 6 p.m. the next day and discovered the three…

…State Commissioner for Information Kassim Afegbua condemned the kidnapping and urged residents with information to contact security agenciesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience cove…

…in court for prosecution. The Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, urged residents to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their own hands. He also advised members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities, threats and disputes to the police or other relevant security agencies. Man arres…

…rescue anyone; wreckage buried in swamp — Locals Also on the difficult terrain, some residents of Igbokoda said though they raced to the crash scene on time, they could not however, access the exact spot of the crash for search and rescue because of the difficult terrain. One of the local divers, who identified himself…

…about 7 pm. The three suspects, Hammed Akinbami, Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward, are all residents of Oloba Village.Oyo police arrest three suspects over the alleged killing and robbery of a family at Oloba Village, Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan. Photo Police Force>According to police, preliminary investigatio…

…with interest in environmental safety and cleanliness, Dobe Anambra Ocha, has sensitised residents to safer refuse disposal practices as parts of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and cleanliness in Anambra State. The exercise was led by the Managing Director of group, Okafor Ernest Obinna, and is aimed a…

…it was carrying 12 passengers. A resident of Bijeje, who asked not to be named, said residents heard gunshots near the town and went out with local guns to protect the community. He said they later saw a man running towards them and stopped him to find out what had happened. According to him, the man said the bandits a…

…commend the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigerian Navy, first responders, and local residents who braved difficult terrain to participate in the search and rescue operations."The Movement prays for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and asks Almighty God to grant their families the fortitude to bear this irrep…

…deploy medical teams to the affected communities. The teams are expected to assess residents and determine the health implications of the pollution. The governor also directed Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited to deploy a medical team and provide relief materials to affected communities. Saying the situation…

…The organisation further claimed that the alleged restriction had effectively excluded residents of the affected states from what it described as a public forum. “By restricting millions of TikTok users in Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi and Sokoto States, the Respondent has excluded citizens of Nigeria resident in the states from…

…up a clinic in his home area of Mupamaonde in Bikita, a development that spared local residents long journeys to access medical care.Conviction and its aftermathThe most defining controversy of Kereke's later life centred on a criminal conviction. In 2016, a Harare magistrate found him guilty of abusing a minor relativ…

…the evidence warranted prosecution, in accordance with due process. It also reminded residents that the Bayelsa State Secret Cults/Societies and Similar Activities (Prohibition) Law, 2012, as amended in 2018, prohibits membership and sponsorship of secret cults and prescribes criminal penalties upon conviction. The pol…

…Ganzallo, reiterated the agency’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents to always be vigilant and ready to provide useful information that would help the Corps carry out its lawful duties. Two foreigners arrested over alleged burglary, theft of pumping machines in Ogun