The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended Private Bara’u Tajuddeen, a soldier with service number 22NA/82/3441, over alleged theft of military ammunition and anti-aircraft rounds. Tajuddeen, assigned to the 19 Special Force Brigade in Maiduguri, was detained at the Maiduguri motor park en route to Kano, reportedly attempting to sell the stolen weapons to bandits. According…
Following his arraignment for impersonation on Friday, social media critic, Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan has been granted bail in the sum of N2 million with two sureties in like sum. The court also ordered VeryDarkMan to deposit his international passports and any other means of identification. The Police had arraigned VDM as he’s popularly called…
The Edo State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the death of five persons and the arrest of one over suspected food poisoning at Afashio Community, Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area. Our correspondent learnt that the incident happened last week and threw the community into panic as residents were jolted by the death of promising…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that popular social media influencer, Martins Otse, well known as VeryDarkMan will appear in court today (Friday) in Abuja for allegedly impersonating a policeman. The Nigeria Police Force disclosed this in a statement on Friday titled, ‘Impersonation: VDM To Appear In Court Today, FCT Command Leading Prosecution’ It said, “In response to…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan has been detained by police for allegedly using their uniform without authorization. According to a friend, the popular figure is set to face charges in court tomorrow. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has raised concerns about impersonation and public safety. Recall…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has apologised to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for wearing an outfit resembling a police uniform and calling himself a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) in a viral video. VeryDarkMan, in a video and statement shared on his Instagram account on Wednesday, disclosed that he…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigerian Police Force, Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers for alleged involvement in extortion of motorists in Port Harcourt. The three female officers, Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau, were arrested under the Rumuokoro flyover in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has captured over 1,000 suspects across the country since October 1st, 2024. According to police spokesman ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the national crackdown include arrests for various crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, illegal arms possession, and cult-related activities. Among the arrests was a high-profile…
Nigerian police have reportedly arrested Alice Udey, a 33-year-old woman alleged of stealing jewellery worth over $60,000 from her employer less than 24 hours after starting work as a maid. The suspect, who allegedly operates under several fake names, was taken into custody at the Ikoyi Police Station following a 16-month investigation. It was gathered…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a lawmaker for assaulting a driver in the nation’s capital. Police spokesperson for the Command, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that Alex Mascot Ikwechegh “is at the Maitama Police Station undergoing questioning”. In a statement on Monday, the Command said the Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya reported the matter…