Crimes
Delta High Court declares DESTMA’s power to arrest, fine motorists unconstitutional
The Delta State High Court sitting in Warri has ruled that the Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) lacks the constitutional power to arrest traffic offenders, impose fines, or confiscate vehicle number plates. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday in Suit No. W/348/2016: Chuks Christian Ofili v. Attorney-General of Delta…
Read More »Delta police redeploy DPO over alleged N2.5m extortion
The Delta State Police Command has ordered the redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jesse Division, CSP Chidi Nwabuzor, following allegations of extortion involving the sum of N2.5 million. The action followed a viral video in which a woman accused the DPO and two police officers, identified as…
Read More »EFCC arraigns Austrian over alleged failure to declare foreign currency
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned an Austrian national, Kavlak Onal, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over his alleged failure to declare foreign currencies amounting to $800,575 and €651,505, valued at about N2.28 billion. Onal was arraigned before Justice Yellim Bogoro on a two-count charge…
Read More »Two killed as rival cult groups clash in Benue
Two people were killed on Wednesday following a violent clash between rival cult groups in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The Benue State Police Command confirmed the incident on Thursday through its spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, who said the violence involved members of the Red and…
Read More »Man nabbed for alleged rape of eight-year-old daughter in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man for alleged criminal intimidation, assault and the rape of his eight-year-old biological daughter. The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib. According to the statement, the case was reported…
Read More »Police arrest 24yo suspect, detain officers over alleged defilement in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Wisdom Onyeaju, in connection with the alleged defilement of a 15-year-old girl, a case that recently sparked outrage after details went viral on social media. The command also announced that police officers accused of professional misconduct in the handling of…
Read More »Police bust child trafficking ring in Anambra, rescue 33 underage girls
The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered a suspected child trafficking operation in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area, rescuing 33 underage girls from a compound allegedly used for illegal activities. The operation was carried out on January 7, 2026, by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, following sustained…
Read More »Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to ex-AGF Malami
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN. Justice Emeka Nwite made the order on Tuesday while ruling on an ex-parte application filed by the Economic and…
Read More »12 nabbed over violent estate attack in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects in connection with a violent attack on Unity Estate, Mbodo–Aluu, along Airport Road in Port Harcourt, which left several residents injured, properties damaged and one person abducted. The incident occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, at about 1:15 p.m., when suspected…
Read More »Gunmen kidnap four on Kwara busy highway
By Deborah Nnamdi Suspected terrorists have attacked the busy Isanlu–Isin–Omu Aran road in Kwara State, kidnapping at least four travellers in the early hours of Monday. The incident occurred when armed men ambushed motorists along the highway, a major route linking several communities in Kwara South to the state capital,…
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