TRAGIC LOSS OF NYSC CORPS MEMBER DURING ARMED ROBBERY INCIDENT IN DEI-DEI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.
TRAGIC LOSS OF NYSC CORPS MEMBER DURING ARMED ROBBERY INCIDENT IN DEI-DEI Headquarters Guards Brigade regrets the tragic loss of Mr. Abdulsamad Jamiu, a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member during a security incident in the early hours of 25 April 2026 at Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, Abuja. The unfortunate incident occurred when troops of the Guards Brigade Quick Response Group, on routine night patrol, responded to a distress call following an armed robbery attack in the area. Upon arrival, the troops came under gunfire from the fleeing armed robbers, resulting in a brief but intense exchange. In the course of the engagement, Mr. Jamiu was caught in the crossfire. Despite efforts by troops to secure the area and preserve lives, he sadly succumbed to his injuries. This heartbreaking loss has cast a deep shadow over all personnel of the Guards Brigade. Preliminary information indicates that the situation was fluid and highly volatile, as troops worked to repel the a...
Yesterday monday a man identified as Chukwuebuka Okeke who allegedly beat Nwabunike Ezeike,a co-tenant to death over N5,000 electricity bill,was yesterday remanded in prison.An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate's Court which gave the ruling,said the accused should be remanded at Ikoyi Prisons pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions {DPP}.The accused 28 who lives at Tokosi street,Orile-Iganmu,is being tried for murder.Prosecuting Corporal Iyobosa Onaiwu told the court that the offence was committed on December 1.Onaiwu said Ezeike's death was caused by the blows he received on his head from Okeke following an argument over payment of electricity bills.He said the offence contravened section 221 of the Criminal Law of Lagos state.Chief Magistrate B.O.Ope-Agbe adjourned the case to February 1.
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