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Six Nigerian policemen on rescue mission killed again in Delta, six others still missing

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In a statement, Nigeria Police Force (NPF), on Saturday, confirmed that six of its officers were killed in an ambush by kidnappers or criminals in Ohoro forest in Delta state, while six other officers were missing in action. “The bodies of six of the slain officers have been recovered after a fierce search conducted by […]

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17 feared killed in Lagos, Rivers, Delta, A’Ibom, others in gov and state assembly elections

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At least 17 people were killed in various acts of electoral violence in Lagos, Rivers, Delta, Cross River, Niger, Akwa Ibom, Osun, and Benue states as violence, apathy, and disenfranchisement of voters marred Saturday’s governorship and state House of Assembly elections. Explaining the low turnout of the voters, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party […]

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Gunmen attack police station in Delta, three policemen killed

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Three police officers have died after gunmen stormed the Umutu police station in the state and attacked it in the early hours of Friday May 28. According to a statement released by Edafe Bright, the armed men who came in their numbers stormed the station shooting sporadically. Edafe said due to proactive measure already put […]

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