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Police rescue medical doctor from kidnappers, arrest PoS operator for receiving ransom
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Bassey Ekpo, for allegedly setting a house ablaze in Calabar, the state capital.
- The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Bassey Ekpo, for allegedly setting a house ablaze in Calabar, the state capital.
Key Takeaways
- Police arrest man over Cross River house fire
- Police rescue medical doctor from kidnappers, arrest PoS operator for receiving ransom
- Police arrest suspected vehicle theft kingpin in Ogun, recover stolen car
Media Spectrum
Total: 3 sources•Published: 3d ago•Last Updated: 2d ago
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Police arrest man over Cross River house fire
Daily Post NigeriaDP
Daily Post Nigeria
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Bassey Ekpo, for allegedly setting a house ablaze in Calabar, the state capital.
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Top Framing Differences
- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Bassey Ekpo, for allegedly setting a house ablaze in Calabar, the state capital.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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Timeline of this story
- 19h agoDaily Post Nigeria: The Abia State Police Command says it has rescued a medical doctor from kidnappers and apprehended a Point of Sale, PoS operator for alleged
- 19h agoPunch Newspapers: The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Bassey Ekpo, for allegedly setting a house ablaze in Calabar, the state
- 18h agoPunch Newspapers: Ogun State Police have arrested a suspected vehicle theft kingpin, Mosuru Issa, and recovered a stolen Toyota Camry during a stop-and-search
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