By James Agberebi 19 October 2023 | 9:45 am The Police in Edo State have arrested a gang of fake herbalists who specialize in defrauding unsuspecting victims. The suspects were paraded by the Commissioner of Police in Edo State Muhammed Dankwara. They were arrested by operatives of the Rapid Respond Squad (RRS) of the Edo State Police Command during an investigation into a case… Nigerian Police The Police in Edo State have arrested a gang of fake herbalists who specialize in defrauding unsuspecting victims. The suspects were paraded by the Commissioner of Police in Edo State Muhammed Dankwara. They were arrested by operatives of the Rapid Respond Squad (RRS) of the Edo State Police Command during an investigation into a case of obtaining money under false pretence. According to the police, the suspects who posed as herbalists met one of their victims along Ugbor road and predicted death in his family unless he cleansed himself spiritually and financially. The victim said he paid more than N5million to the gang for spiritual cleansing. Meanwhile, the Command also paraded a 24-year-old man who was alleged to have drugged and raped a girl causing serious bodily harm. His arrest was carried out after the parents of the girl reported her deteriorating health. The Police said the suspects will be charged to court after the conclusion of the investigations. NOW The Director General, National Agency of Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has met with the UK Food Standard Agency in order to address the continued rejection of Nigerian food products in the international market. 6 mins ago The Federal Government has pledged to ensure the different categories of workers in all sectors enjoy continued protection and to always respond swiftly to their calls and complaints. Mr Simon Lalong, Minister of Labour and Employment, said this when the leadership of the National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) visited him in his… 7 mins ago The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his decision to appoint Dr. Musa Aliyu as the new chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission… 13 mins ago Ahead of the November 11 Imo state governorship poll, a chieftain of the ruling All progressives Congress (APC), Ugwumba Uche Nwosu says governor Hope Uzodinma remains unbeatable in the state. 14 mins ago The Police in Edo State have arrested a gang of fake herbalists who specialize in defrauding unsuspecting victims. The suspects were paraded by the Commissioner of Police in Edo State Muhammed Dankwara. They were arrested by operatives of the Rapid Respond Squad (RRS) of the Edo State Police Command during an investigation into a case… 19 mins ago The operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) early Thursday morning averted another diesel fire explosion at Obadeyi before Ijaye along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. LASTMA spokesman Taofiq Adebayo in a statement confirmed that the tanker with number plate JJJ 596 XX and fully loaded with diesel products fell around 6:10am with its contents… 28 mins ago The governor of Oyo, Seyi Makinde, has announced plans to provide a total of N500 million in loans to traders, artisans and small business owners in the state. This was made known in a statement with the Oyo Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, saying the initiative is part of the Sustainable… 1 hour ago Imo State government and the management of a commercial bank have been called out following the death of a 16-year-old student of Imo Girls Secondary School, Owerri, last Thursday. 1 hour ago The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says plans are underway to improve the quality of health services in the federal capital, Abuja. 1 hour ago ActionAid Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the Conditional Cash Transfer programme truly gets to the most vulnerable in the society.
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