CRIME WATCH

NDLEA arrests robbers in army, police uniforms
…As police nab man with human skull, fake currency syndicate too
NGOZI UWUJARE, Ibadan
Thursday, July 02, 2009

The Osun State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested four persons, who were suspected to have been using police and army uniforms to rob innocent citizens..| Read Story

The suspects
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Rival transport union invades motor park, kills opponent
…As police arrest man for stealing jeep
NGOZI UWUJARE, Ibadan
Thursday, July 02, 2009

Police in Ogun State have rounded up five persons, who allegedly invaded Sapon Motor Park in Abeokuta, recently and killed member of a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).The suspects were said to have committed the alleged offence in their bid to take over the motor park.
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Customs raises alarm over under declaration by importers
…Vows to combat smuggling
By TOKUNBO OLOKE
Thursday, July 02, 2009

The Customs Area Controller, Federal Operation Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A,’ Mr. Musa Tahir, has expressed concern over the high rate of under declaration of imported goods and concealment of contraband items by importers. Speaking on the recent seizures by the zone recently, the Customs boss threatened to deal with smugglers of contraband goods as they have refused to turn a new leaf. | Read Story


Nigerian Navy arrests operators, trainees of illegal Merchant Navy Academy
…Hands them over to police for prosecution
By PHILIP NWOSU
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Luck ran out on the proprietors of an illegal Merchant Navy Academy as the operatives of the Nigerian Navy dimmed their hope of making fortunes from running the school.
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