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According to him, policemen are not posted to the polling units to watch hoodlums perpetrating crimes, but to take action against criminals.
Source: https://247ureports.com/2023/03/former-igp-urges-journalists-to-document-electoral-fraud/
According to the police spokesperson, the deployed operatives were confronted by the hoodlums, known as upon their arrival.
Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, Onwe expressed worry and disaffection over the myriads of attacks and assassination attempts made on the life of the governorship candidate, Odoh, by suspected hoodlums in the state.
Adesanya, therefore, urged the government to take steps in controlling what happens in the public transport system and not allow hoodlums to dictate what happens in the space.
Source: https://guardian.ng/news/ngo-tasks-citizens-on-promotion-of-good-governance-devt/
“Again, about a fortnight after, a court in that same state was gutted by hoodlums.
Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/shun-corruption-retiring-justice-admonishes-judiciary/
As I was crossing the road from central police station trying to find a place to get a snack, I spotted Chiyasa in the company of the then Luanshya Member of Parliament, Steven Chungu and of course a retinue of hoodlums.
Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/12/14/yes-it-was-godamn-hell-under-pf/
Chinyere was killed in an exchange of crossfire when armed hoodlums ambushed them at Ihitte junction in the Ngor Okpala Local Government Area on Owerri- Aba Road while on a duty on January 26.
Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/tears-as-slain-cop-is-laid-to-rest-in-imo/
Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing hoodlums and recover the rifle.
Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/gunmen-kill-police-inspector-cart-way-gun-beret-in-rivers-2/
He added that casualties were also recorded on the side of the hoodlums, but however, did not state how many of the gunmen were killed or injured.
Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/05/24/policeman-killed-in-shootout-with-gunmen-in-ebonyi/
He explained that due to the superior fire power of the security personnel, the hoodlums abandoned four motorcycles, a Sharon vehicle and some items used for their nefarious activities.
Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/gunmen-attack-plateau-village-killing-scores-police/
He, however, appealed to stakeholders, particularly traditional rulers, state government and security agencies, to support the college management in the fight to rescue the institution from the activities of the hoodlums.
Source: https://punchng.com/land-grabbers-invade-ondo-college-provost-laments/
He was in Abuja carrying out his legislative duties when the attack occurred, adding that before security operatives arrived at the scene, the hoodlums had fled.
Source: https://punchng.com/breaking-hoodlums-set-ablaze-reps-members-house-in-anambra/
“I commend the efforts of the anti-robbery and surveillance teams; the Amotekun corps and the traders who took immediate action – efforts of which yielded in the capturing of one of the hoodlums – and also bring a semblance of peace to the vicinity.
“In a protracted gun duel that ensued, the hoodlums escaped with various degrees of gunshot injuries,’’
Source: https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/again-gunmen-kill-2-policemen-in-imo/rn6bwzy
Information Nigeria reports that the incident comes four days after the Ogun State Police Command claimed to have arrested three armed robbers involved in the last robbery operation and raping of students by the hoodlums.
Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/12/one-dead-nine-injured-as-armed-robbers-attack-ogun-poly.html
Investigation by the police has revealed that some hoodlums from both the herder and farmers' clans have been fueling crises in these areas for their own gain.
“It was an unfortunate incident, the hoodlums who are from this community shoot sporadically caused panic in the community to the point that police officers and other security agencies had to run for their lives.
Meanwhile, the fire has since been put out by a combined effort of the Lagos State Fire Service and Federal Fire Service, while the police who were also alerted, prevented hoodlums from forcefully gaining access to the school premises.
Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/04/fire-guts-queens-college-in-lagos.html
Not satisfied with the damage, the hoodlums pulled down the gate of the bank, forced their way into the banking hall as workers ran for their lives.
Source: https://punchng.com/protesters-target-banks-atms-battle-security-forces/
One of the staff who pleaded anonymity said the hoodlums came in hired vehicles.
Source: https://pointblanknews.com/pbn/news/thugs-beat-ondo-commissioner-to-pulp-over-bursary-award/