Army hands over 37 suspected criminals to police in Lagos
The police in Lagos says it received 37 suspected criminals arrested by the Nigerian Army in different parts of the state.
The command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to journalists on Tuesday.
Mr Hundeyin said soldiers arrested all the suspects at different black spots in Lagos, including the popular Oshodi Bus Stop.
He said the suspects were arrested for alleged cultism, thuggery and related offences.
The image maker said a discreet investigation would be carried out on them, and those found guilty would be charged to court.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Politics
My administration remains focused on service, says Gov Alia
Governor Hyacinth Alia says his administration remains undeterred, focused, and deeply committed to serving the people in Benue.
Abuja
Court admits Miyetti Allah leader Bodejo to N2 billion bail in money laundering trial
The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Monday admitted Bello Bodejo, the national president of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, to N2 billion bail with two sureties.
States
FRSC cracks down on drivers, arrests 58 offenders for overloading
The Federal Road Safety Corps says it arrested 58 offenders since beginning its ‘War Against Overloading’ campaign in Gombe.
Education
UNIPORT dissolves students’ union, orders leaders to appear before investigative panel
The institution did not disclose the reasons for the dissolution or the specific issues under investigation.
Rights
Official files lawsuit against Kano’s judicial commission, seeks N100 million damages
The suit, filed before the National Industrial Court, also named Governor Abba Yusuf and the commissioner for justice as respondents.
Anti-Corruption
Alleged N35 Million Fraud: Court adjourns ex-SDP chairman’s trial
The court adjourned the case until August 17.
