Wednesday 25 June 2014

Four Killed as Explosion Rocks Tank Farm in Lagos

The bomb scene at the Apapa 

No fewer than four persons were yesterday killed at Folawiyo Energy along Creek Road, Apapa, Lagos, after some suspected suicide bombers set off twin explosions at the area.

Policeman Beats Pregnant Woman to Stupor


A police officer identified as Arthur Okeke with force registration number 453255 yesterday allegedly beat up a pregnant woman at the Bar Beach area of Lagos State.

The incident which was captured on tape saw the police officer screaming on the victim before pouncing on her and beat her up despite her condition.

EXCLUSIVE: Police Rescue 6-year old from Church's Ritualist Den


Six-year-old Kelvin Emmanuel, was today rescued from a ritualist's den located inside a church at Majidun area of Ikorodu, Lagos, by policemen attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Area N Command, Ijede. 

Asides the human heads and body parts recovered from the church identified as Jesus Divine Healing and Deliverance Catholic Ministry located at number 319 Lagos Road, Majidun, the  police also rescued another victim who claimed he had been in capacity for days.

Explosion Rocks Abuja Again


A massive explosion just rocked Banex Plaza on Aminu Kano Crescent in Wuse 2 in Abuja. The explosion occurred at the gate of the very busy plaza and six people have been confirmed dead with at least 15 people injured.

Doctor's Son Allegedly Blinds Teenage House-help


The son of Dr. Jude Mbama of St. Jude's Hospital, located at 21 Road, B Close, House 3, FESTAC Town, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos, on Monday allegedly beat their teenage house-help simply identified as Nana to a stupor, blinding her in the process. 

Although the identify of the accused was yet to be identified, sources close to the family who spoke on strict condition of anonymity revealed that the incident was allegedly one of the many cases wherein they repeatedly abused and maltreated the teenager. (Continue to read as culled from Thisday)