Crimes
Police bust kidnap, job-scam syndicate in Cross River, rescue 100 victims
The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 6 Headquarters in Calabar, has dismantled a major kidnapping, job scam and “Japa” syndicate operating in Cross River State, rescuing more than 100 victims and rejecting an alleged N50 million bribe meant to obstruct the investigation. In a statement issued on February 14, 2026, the…
Read More »Five abducted by suspected boko haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno community
The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of five persons by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists in Doro Baga community, Kukawa Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred on Thursday morning, reportedly took place at about 7:00 a.m. while the…
Read More »Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, recover firearms in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers in Ayede Community, Akure North Local Government Area of the state, following a recent attack in the area. The arrest comes days after bandits reportedly invaded Ayede community and abducted a pregnant woman, Mrs Mary Jesulayomi. The victim was later…
Read More »Police arrest two over alleged human trafficking in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with alleged human trafficking and related offences in the state. In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, said the E Divisional Police Headquarters was investigating a case involving criminal conspiracy, human trafficking, assault,…
Read More »Illegal miners kill NSCDC officer, burn patrol vehicle in Niger
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has condemned a deadly attack by suspected illegal miners on a joint security patrol team in Zuzungi, Kataeregi, Niger State. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday during a routine operation aimed at curbing illegal mining and preventing the smuggling of solid…
Read More »Court sentences four to death for killing Rivers’ DPO
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced four persons to death by hanging for their roles in the killing of the former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada East Police Division, Superintendent of Police Bako Amgbashim. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Sika Aprioku found Robinson…
Read More »Police arrest two for allegedly luring, robbing women in Rivers’ hotels
By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate accused of targeting and luring young women through hook-up arrangements to hotel rooms in Port Harcourt. The suspects, identified as 27-year-old Albert Koko-ete Hanson, a married man, and 18-year-old Wisdom Okon, both…
Read More »Police arrest three over firearm, drug activities in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three suspects over alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and involvement in illicit drug activities in Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were identified as Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, 39; Abdullahi Shaibu, 26; and Obah Chima, 18. One of the…
Read More »Judge withdraws from EFCC cases against ex-AGF Malami
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from two cases instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Justice Egwuatu, who was recently assigned the matters by the Chief Judge of…
Read More »Bomb scare rocks Bayelsa secretariat as police arrest 60yo suspect
Panic erupted at the Bayelsa State Civil Service Secretariat on Wednesday after a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) detonated within the complex, prompting the immediate evacuation of workers and visitors. Eyewitnesses said a 60-year-old man, identified as Pentecost Elijah from Otuan Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, claimed responsibility…
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