Crimes
NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in frozen snails, bulbs, bound for UK, US
By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing bound for the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to a statement released on Sunday by the…
Read More »Police intercept 400 ammunition, arrest drug baron in Delta
By Deborah Nnamdi The Delta State Police Command has intercepted 400 live cartridges and arrested a suspected drug baron in separate operations across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Asaba, noting that the Command, under Commissioner of Police Olufemi…
Read More »FCT police nab robbery, car theft suspects in raids
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested several wanted suspects involved in armed robbery, drug trafficking, and car theft during a series of coordinated, intelligence-led operations across Kubwa, Life Camp, and Mabushi Divisions between October 9 and 18, 2025. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Josephine…
Read More »Police arrest man over viral assault video in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 46-year-old man, Abi Baragon, in connection with a viral video showing a woman crying for help after allegedly being assaulted by him. According to the Command, the incident occurred on June 20, 2025, and had been under investigation following public outrage on…
Read More »Police arrest suspected car snatcher over viral video in Rivers
By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected car snatcher, identified as Iruo Young, in connection with a viral video showing the theft of a Toyota Avalon at gunpoint in the Choba area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace…
Read More »EFCC arraigns Lagos businessman for alleged N215.8m theft
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Lagos-based businessman, Ugoh Christogonus Onyewuchi, and his company, C-PAC Integrated Service Nigeria, before Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over alleged theft and retention of N215.8 million. The defendants were brought before the court…
Read More »Police arrests drug dealers, rescues kidnap victim in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and rescued a kidnapped woman in separate operations across the state. Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday, saying the coordinated actions were part of intensified efforts to rid the state of…
Read More »Army nabs notorious gunrunner, recovers 15 automatic rifles in Rivers
By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have apprehended a notorious gunrunner identified as Peter Onyeali Chibueze, recovering a cache of arms, including 15 Italian-made automatic double-barrel guns, during a sting operation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The operation, conducted on September 19, 2025, was part of…
Read More »Arms trafficking: DSS arrests teacher, recovers seven machine guns in Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of all individuals involved in the trafficking of illegal arms into the state, following the arrest of a high-profile arms dealer by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). During a press briefing in Asaba,…
Read More »Police bust ex-convict-led child trafficking syndicate in Rivers
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have uncovered a child trafficking syndicate that targets vulnerable pregnant women and young mothers, stealing and selling their babies to waiting buyers. The four-member syndicate, according to the police, is led by a 54-year-old ex-convict, Blessing Jack, who had previously served a jail…
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