Crimes
Troops arrest two suspected gun runners in Taraba operation
Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested two suspected gun runners during a coordinated, intelligence-led operation in Taraba State. The arrests were carried out under Operation Peace Shield by troops of the 6 Brigade in collaboration with operatives of the…
Read More »Kidnappers reduce ransom to N70m for 8 Edo victims
Photo: Governor Monday Okpebholo Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have demanded up to 100 million naira for the release of eight people abducted from a hotel in Edo State, a traditional ruler said on Monday, underscoring Nigeria’s persistent insecurity in rural communities. The Okpahi of Imoga Kingdom, Oba Patrick Obajoye,…
Read More »Police arrest notorious drug dealer, five suspected thugs in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug dealer and five alleged thugs during an operation at Jaoji Quarters in the Kano metropolis. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Monday, describing the operation as a major breakthrough in the…
Read More »Bandits attack wedding convoy in Katsina, kill two, abduct guests
Suspected bandits have attacked a wedding convoy in Unguwar Nagunda community, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at least two people and injuring several others, including the bride. The attack occurred on Sunday night as the wedding party was moving through the community. An unspecified number of guests…
Read More »Police probe threat notes warning of bandit attack in Oyo community
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of two handwritten notes in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area, allegedly warning of a planned bandit invasion of the community on January 20. The notes, written in both Yoruba and English, were reportedly found at the front and back of a…
Read More »Police arrest Man for allegedly killing girlfriend in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Anikpe Valentine Chibuike, in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, a 35-year-old single mother, in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was arrested on January 7, 2026, by operatives of the State Criminal…
Read More »NDLEA arrests businessman trafficking tramadol hidden in mannequins to Cameroon
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 37-year-old businessman, Ani Onyebuchi Romans, for allegedly trafficking 5.3 kilograms of tramadol concealed inside full-body mannequins and bound for Cameroun. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, January 11, 2026, by its Director of Media and Advocacy,…
Read More »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…
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