Rivers State Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Deadly Unity Estate Attack as Vigilantes Commander, Others Flee The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects involved in a violent attack on Unity Estate along Mbodo–Aluu, Port Harcourt, on January 5, 2026. The assailants, reportedly members of a vigilante group and hired thugs, fired gunshots indiscriminately, vandalized property, and abducted one resident, Apostle Stephen Nmacha, who sustained a leg injury before being rescued. Police sources said the attackers stormed the estate around 1:15 pm, wielding pump-action guns, cutlasses, and other weapons. Investigations revealed that two suspects allegedly coordinated the attack and remain at large, along with the Akpor OSPAC Commander, Azubuike, aka “Ocean.” Recovered items include firearms, ammunition, charms, motorcycles, and vehicles. Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju condemned the attack as unlawful, warning that vigilante groups must operate strictly under police supervision. Residents have been urged to provide information to help apprehend fleeing suspects. #RiversStateAttack #UnityEstateIncident #RiversPolice #VigilanteViolence #PortHarcourtNews #AbujaCrimeAlert #NigeriaSecurity #CrimeInRivers #OSPACInvestigation #GunAttackNigeria

Former Skybet Front Desk Officer Detained by Nigerian Police Over Alleged Ponzi Scheme by Chinese-Owned Firm, Held Through Christmas and New Year Peace Ikpo, a former office administrator and front desk officer at Skybet (B-Sports Gaming Limited), a Chinese-owned company in Abuja, has been re-arrested and detained by the Nigerian Police over allegations that the firm operated a Ponzi scheme. Ikpo was initially arrested on July 6, 2024, and released on bail a week later, subsequently complying with police reporting directives. However, on December 22, 2025, she was re-arrested after honoring a police invitation and has been detained in solitary confinement through the Christmas and New Year holidays. Sources say Ikpo’s role at Skybet was administrative, limited to receiving correspondence and running errands, with no decision-making authority. Despite this, she remains in custody while the company is under investigation. The case has raised concerns over prolonged detention and due process for individuals linked to corporate investigations. #SkybetPonziScheme #PeaceIkpoDetained #NigeriaPolice #AbujaNews #PonziInvestigation #ChineseCompanyInNigeria #DueProcess #AbujaCrime #FIDNigeria #CorporateFraud

Abuja Nurse Murdered by Suspected “One-Chance” Robbers After Night Duty at Federal Medical Centre, FMC Staff, Nurses’ Group Demand Justice Amid Rising Insecurity A frontline health worker, Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumezie, was brutally murdered by suspected “one-chance” robbers while returning home from night duty at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. The killing has sparked outrage across Nigeria, with the Elegant Nurses Forum condemning the incident and highlighting the worsening insecurity faced by essential workers. In a statement, the forum described the murder as preventable, criticizing the government’s failure to protect citizens, particularly healthcare personnel. They called for immediate investigations, arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators, and the provision of government-funded staff shuttle services for workers on late-night shifts. The forum also demanded stronger security measures along key worker routes, formal recognition of health workers as high-risk essential staff, and active engagement from trade unions to confront insecurity nationwide. They stressed that the life of every Nigerian, especially those saving others, must be safeguarded. #AbujaNurseMurder #FMCJabi #OneChanceRobbers #NigeriaInsecurity #ProtectHealthWorkers #JusticeForNurse #NigerianNews #HealthWorkerSafety #AbujaCrime #StopViolence

News Brief: Police Arrest Two Sisters, Couple In Abuja Over ‘Fake’ Kidnap Plot The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two sisters and a married couple for staging a fake kidnapping in Abuja and attempting to extort ₦5 million from their own parents. Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh disclosed that 16-year-old LeadWay Innocent was declared missing by her father after leaving for an exam and not returning. Days later, the family received a ransom demand from an unknown number. Following an investigation, officers tracked the number to a house in Jikwoyi Phase II, where LeadWay was found relaxed and unharmed, with Mrs. Tina Mayowa. Further arrests revealed that LeadWay, her sister Joy Innocent, and Joy’s boyfriend Mr. Mayowa Adedeji (Tina’s husband) all conspired in the staged abduction. All suspects have confessed and remain in custody. They will be charged to court after investigations. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Saka Adewale, condemned the act and urged parents to prioritize emotional engagement and communication with their children. Source: Channels Television #AbujaCrime #FakeKidnap #FCTPolice #FamilyFraud #NigeriaNews #SecurityAlert