Crimes

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled two major human trafficking syndicates operating in Anambra and Enugu states, rescuing multiple victims—including children, pregnant women, and foreign nationals—and arresting 11 suspects in a nationwide crackdown on organized crime. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed in a statement…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple illicit drug shipments at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, including cannabis concealed in imported microwaves and cocaine hidden inside lipstick tubes. The agency also arrested several suspects across the country, including a fugitive drug kingpin…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Rabiu Auwalu Tijjani, a native of Kano State, wanted in connection with alleged money laundering amounting to $1,931,700.12. This announcement was made in a public notice signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity at the EFCC, dated July 11,…

By Deborah Nnamdi A Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) student has been taken into custody in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State for allegedly killing his teacher during an altercation over a confiscated school cap. The incident occurred on Thursday at UBE Secondary School, Oju Centre. The student, identified…

By Deborah Nnamdi A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a 22-year-old man, Sunday Gmaed, to three months in prison for stealing seven chickens worth N57,000. Chief Magistrate Kehinde Awosika handed down the sentence on Friday after Gmaed changed his plea to guilty and appealed for leniency. The court,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully secured convictions for 146 out of 194 foreign nationals apprehended in connection with cyberattacks linked to financial crimes in Nigeria.E FCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, made this known on Wednesday during the opening ceremony of the International Cybersecurity Conference, held at…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a family-run drug cartel in Lagos, allegedly operated by a businessman, Ajah Johnson Uchenna, and his wife, Rosemary Uchenna. The couple was arrested alongside their daughters, Stella and Ngozi Uchenna, as well as a family associate, Okoro Elijah,…

By Austin Manekator A U.S.-based Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining $4.2 million in pandemic relief funds. Oluwasanmi, who lived in Ohio and served as a religious leader, partnered with fellow Nigerian Joseph Oloyede to exploit U.S.…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended a 24-year-old man, Liman Muhammad Baba, for allegedly killing his 80-year-old father, Malam Baba Siti, during a heated argument. The incident reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday in Uzum village, located in the Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four individuals—among them, a petrol station manager—linked to a suspected armed robbery gang believed to be behind a string of attacks across the state. The suspects, identified as Noble Saint Neokoro, Batomie Samson, Abubakar Ali, and Bitrus Ibrahim, were apprehended…