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PHOTOS: Woman Accused Of Breaking 3Yr Old Stepson's Leg With Pestle In Enugu

A woman has been arrested after she allegedly beat her stepson with a pestle and broke his bone. The incident was shared by a neighbour on X. According to the neighbour, the 3-year-old victim, named Kaitochikwu, was heard crying and a neighbour broke into their flat to find the boy unable to stand and his leg was "dangling".He was rushed

Enugu Police Arrests Native Doctor, Father Of Man Who Died After Failed Ritual Fortification

Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the death of a young man during a failed fortification.GISTMANIA recalls that news went viral of a young man whose father took to a native doctor for fortification, but he died one hour after he was buried alive.In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday night, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, Police Public
Deadly Outbreak: Cholera Claims 10 Lives In Enugu

The Enugu State Ministry of Health has confirmed the death of 10 people following a cholera outbreak in the state.In a letter addressed to the Guild of Medical Directors on behalf of the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Emmanuel Obi, Dr Egwuonwu Samuel, Director of Medical Services, announced the outbreak and the swift actions being taken to prevent

EFCC Arraigns Man, Paulinus Ani Over Alleged N8.1m Land Fraud In Enugu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Paulinus Ani before the Federal High Court in Enugu on charges of land fraud amounting to N8.1 million.Ani who was brought before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Enugu Judicial Division faces a one-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence.A violation under the Advanc
VIDEO: Enugu Govt Demolishes Kidnappers Hideout

In furtherance of its war against kidnapping and criminality in Enugu State, the state government has yet again reduced to rubbles, a kidnappers’ den at Nike in Enugu East LGA of the state.The twin semi-detached bungalows located at Nokpa, near Alulu, Nike had been serially used to house kidnap victims pending their ransom payment and were demol

Two Kidnappers Gunned Down by Police in Enugu While Attempting to Collect N40m Ransom

The Enugu State Police Command has successfully raided a suspected kidnappers' den within the Enugu metropolis, neutralizing two suspects who engaged police operatives in a gun battle. This was revealed in a statement by the state's Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Friday. According to the report, during the operati
Police Launch Investigation Into Shooting, Killing Of Enugu Resident

Enugu State Commissioner Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered full investigation into the alleged shooting and killing of one Smith Odinaka in Enugu.The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu.Ndukwe said the young man was reportedly killed near the premises of

N700M FRAUD: EFCC Clarifies Arrest Of Radio Host, Ekoh In Enugu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, provided clarification regarding the arrest of Favour Ekoh, a presenter at Urban Radio 94.5FM, Enugu, in connection to an alleged N700 million Ponzi scheme fraud involving 50 victims.Speaking on his arrest in an official statement issued by the anti-graft agency, the arrest took place
‘People Can No Longer Rest In Peace’ – Shehu Sani Reacts To Enugu’s Mortuary Tax

A recent decision by the Enugu State Government to impose a mortuary tax on corpses has sparked outrage, with former Senator, Shehu Sani.Condemning the government’s decision to impose a N40 mortuary tax on corpses not buried within 24 hours, Sani wrote via X on Sunday: “Taxing Dead bodies in Enugu finally means people can no longer rest in pea

Drama As Enugu State Introduces Mortuary Tax To Discourage Extended Storage Of Corpses

The Enugu State government has introduced a controversial mortuary tax aimed at discouraging prolonged storage of corpses in mortuaries, rather than as a revenue-generating measure. The tax, announced through a circular from the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS), was enacted in line with section 34 of the Birth, Deaths, and Burials Law,
Rejected SA Model, Chidimma Adetshina Reacts After Getting Appointed Ambassador Of Enugu State

Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina has appreciated Nigerians following her recent appointment as an ambassador of Enugu State government. The star took to her Instagram page to reveal that without Nigerians, she wouldn't have achieved the feat. She wrote: “I received the honor of being in the presence of the Governor of Enugu state,

Police Detain Enugu Medical Doctor, Emmanuel Ugwumba For Alleged Child Trafficking, Forgery

The Police Command in Enugu State has detained one Dr. Emmanuel Ugwumba, 52, of Ezimo-Agu community in Udenu Local Government Area for alleged child trafficking and forgery.This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu.Ndukwe said that the Command’s operatives serving in the Anti-K
EFCC Arrests 44 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Enugu and Anambra

In a coordinated operation, the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 44 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud across various locations in Enugu and Anambra States. The arrests, which took place in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29, 2024, were made follow

Enugu State Govt Demolishes Property Linked To Kidnapping, Issues Stern Warning To Landlords

The Enugu State Government has demolished another property tied to kidnapping activities, reiterating its commitment to enforcing laws aimed at curbing criminality in the state. The latest demolition took place in Amaebo Owelli Autonomous Community, Awgu Local Government Area, where a mansion allegedly used as a kidnappers' hideout was brough
Enugu Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Suspect for Vandalizing Telecommunications Cables

The Enugu State Police Command has apprehended a 22-year-old suspect in connection with the vandalism of cables at a telecommunications mast located in the Naira Triangle area of Enugu metropolis. The arrest was confirmed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement issued on Friday.According to Ndukwe, police op

Tragic Accident Claims Life Of Female Student During Celebration At IMT Enugu

A female student lost her life in a tragic car accident on the campus of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu on Monday. The incident occurred as students were celebrating their final year examinations, resulting in chaos and heartbreak.Witnesses reported that a graduating student, caught up in the festivities, was driving reckle

Enugu Community Cries Out To Gov Mbah As Erosion Destroys Only Access Road

The people of Agu Umabor community, in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have sent a Save Our Soul message to Governor Peter Mbah.This is following the devastating gully erosion which has cut off the community from the remaining parts of the state.In a statement made available to journalists on Monday, signed by Abonyi Gilbert Emeka and

Police Arrest Two, Abuchi Kenneth & Ifeanyi Odu For Phone Theft In Enugu, Recover Stolen Items

Police operatives from the Enugu State Command have apprehended two suspects in connection with the theft of phones from a parked vehicle on Rangers Avenue, Enugu. The suspects, identified as 27-year-old Abuchi Kenneth and 29-year-old Ifeanyi Odu, were arrested on September 24, 2024, around 4 p.m.According to a preliminary investigation, the suspe
VIDEO; Two Persons Die In Enugu Masquerade Attacks

Two persons have d!ed following attacks by notorious Oriokpa masqueraders at the University Town of Nsukka in the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.A woman met her untimely death at Aku Road, Obechara area, Nsukka, after being chased by one of the Oriokpa masquerades on Tuesday, September 2024.In an attempt to escape, she ran into a movi

PDP Dominates Enugu Council Elections, Secures All Chairmanship Positions

In a decisive victory, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed all chairmanship positions in the recent local council elections held in Enugu State. The results were announced by Prof. Christian Ngwu, Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), who praised the electoral process for its fairness and transparency.Ng
Tension Rises In Enugu As Ogbete Market Chairman, Stephen Aniagu Assassinated

The Chairman of the Ogbete Market Amalgamated Traders’ Association (OMATA), Mr. Stephen Aniagu, was brutally murdered on Saturday night, plunging the Coal City of Enugu into a state of fear and unrest.Reports indicate that Aniagu, who oversaw the largest market in the state, was gunned down by suspected assassins in the Topland Area of Enugu. Ey

Lagos Senior Lawyer, Vincent Okafor Allegedly Framed, Sent To Prison In Enugu

A Lagos based senior lawyer, Vincent Okafor Esq. has been allegedly framed and remanded in prison custody on an allegation of promoting local war in his hometown, Agunese Mmaku community in the Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State.The legal practitioner of 30 years post call standing, was whisked away by the Nigerian Police from his base in L
Shocking As Four Family Members Found Dead In Enugu

The Amaeze community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State is engulfed in shock, fear and mourning following the tragic de.aths of four family members on Sunday, September 1, 2024The victims, which included a woman, her daughter, mother, and sister, were found de.ad in their sleep, leaving the entire community in shock.While the exact cau

Enugu Gov. Mbah Commissions Multiple Roads, Renames Abakpa Road After Mike Ejeagha

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Monday, commissioned four newly constructed and reconstructed roads in Abakpa Nike, in Enugu metropolis, among them the Mike Ejeagha Crescent where the music legend lives and the adjoining, popular Obinagu Road, which he renamed him.Other roads commissioned were Texaco Bus Stop-Ifo Road, and Nkpor Street
30Yr Old Man Arrested For Murdering Neighbour’s 4Yr Old Daughter In Enugu

A 30-year-old man has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command for murdering his neighbour’s 4-year-old daughter.The incident, which occurred at the Nsukka area of Enugu State was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Enugu Police Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe.He disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that “on August 18, 20

Simon Ekpa Blames Police Over Death Of 27 Innocent Biafrans In Enugu

The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has debunked the claim by the Nigeria Police Force that 27 alleged criminals, including Ekpa’s supporters were killed in Enugu State.Gistmania reports that no fewer than 27 kidnappers, including Ekpa’s members were said to have been gunned down in shoot-outs with security operatives at var

How Over 30 Suspected Kidnappers Were Killed By Police In Enugu

No fewer than 30 kidnappers, including members of the Biafra Auto Pilot, also known as Unknown Gunmen, a notorious breakaway faction of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) loyal to the Finland-based, Simon Ekpa, which terrorized Enugu and its environs, have been gunned down by the operatives of the Nigeria Police in Enugu.A police de
Abdulazeez Adebayo Emerges First Oba oO Yoruba Community In Enugu

Alhaji Abdulazeez Adebayo has been selected as the first ever Oba of the members of the Yoruba community living in Enugu State.Osun-born Adebayo obtained the nod of Yoruba people from the seven states of Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, Lagos, Kogi and Kwara living in Enugu to make history as the first the person to be installed traditional over the
Watch Moment Gunmen Kill 4 Policemen In Enugu Checkpoint Attack

Unknown gunmen have killed four policemen in Nkanu Local Government Area of Enugu StateThe attack occurred at the popular Four Corner Junction in Ozalla on Sunday evening, August 18, 2024.According to reports, the policemen were conducting a stop-and-search at a checkpoint when the gunmen opened fire on them.A video circulating on social media sho
How Gunmen Invade Enugu College, Abduct Five Students

Armed men have abducted five students from the Enugu State College of Health Technology in the Oji River Local Government Area.It was gathered that the incident occurred as the students were leaving the school premises.Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, saying that the attac