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Enugu Police Rescue 28 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 10 Suspects in Coordinated Crackdown

Posted May 20, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on violent crime, confirming the rescue of 28 kidnapped individuals and the arrest of 10 male suspects during a series of coordinated operations. The Command also recovered a range of items including…

Lagos Police Foil Robbery in Ajegunle, Arrest Two Suspects and Recover Firearm

Posted April 29, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Lagos State Police Command successfully foiled a robbery attempt in the Ajegunle area, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of a firearm. The suspects, identified as 25-year-olds Azeez Anofi, also known by the alias “Stainless,” and Damilare Obadia, were intercepted by officers from the Layeni…

Army Court Sentences Soldier to Death for Murder, Another to 10 Years for Robbery in Enugu

Posted April 29, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

A General Court Martial (GCM) convened at the headquarters of the Nigerian Army’s 82 Division in Enugu has sentenced two soldiers for serious criminal offences, underscoring the Army’s firm stance on discipline and accountability within its ranks. The tribunal, which was inaugurated on February 18, 2025, by the General Officer…

Police Arrest 22 Suspected Kidnappers, Gun Runners in Nationwide Crackdown

Posted April 29, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In a determined crackdown on criminal activities, the Nigeria Police Force has arrested 22 individuals suspected of being involved in kidnapping and arms trafficking across several states, following a series of coordinated operations based on actionable intelligence. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the arrests underscore…

NBA Urges Federal Government to Approve State Police as Killings Escalate in Plateau State

Posted April 23, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In response to the recent surge of violence in Plateau State, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Federal Government to urgently permit the creation of state police forces to effectively tackle the growing insecurity in the country. This demand was made by Leah Hassan, Chairperson of the…

11 Killed in Fresh Benue Attack as NSA, Governor Alia Decry Escalating Insecurity, Call for Urgent Action

Posted April 23, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In a tragic recurrence of violence in Benue State, no fewer than 11 individuals lost their lives in a fresh attack on Afia community, located in Ukum Local Government Area. The assault, reportedly carried out by armed herdsmen in the early hours of the day, adds to the ongoing insecurity…

Governor Bago Imposes Curfew in Minna Amid Surge in Killings, Vows Crackdown on Criminals

Posted April 23, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In response to a surge in violent incidents, including recent killings in Benue and Plateau states, Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Minna, the state capital. This decisive measure aims to curb a rising wave of criminal activities, particularly those involving motorcycles (commonly known as…

Philadelphia Community Rallies to Support Family of Slain 77-Year-Old Uber Driver Olatunji Bolaji

Posted April 22, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Black Students Union (BSU) has initiated a fundraising campaign to support the family of Olatunji Bolaji, a 77-year-old Nigerian-born Uber driver who was tragically shot and killed in Center City, Philadelphia. The organization has set a goal of raising $25,000 to help cover his funeral…

Man Ends Marriage at Police Station After Wife’s Arrest in Minna Hotel Raid

Posted April 22, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In a surprising turn of events, a man divorced his wife at a police station in Minna, Niger State, shortly after she was arrested during a police operation targeting criminal elements. The incident followed a raid carried out by security operatives on several hotels suspected of harboring members of the…

CBEX Collapse and the Fragility of Nigeria’s Financial Oversight: A Call for Urgent Policy Reform__Prof. Chiwuike Uba

Posted April 22, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The recent collapse of the CBEX digital asset trading platform, which reportedly resulted in the loss of over ₦1.3 trillion in investor funds, is not just another unfortunate episode of financial fraud—it is a national crisis and a resounding indictment of the structural weaknesses within Nigeria’s financial oversight architecture. The…

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