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The Crimes section covers criminal investigations, law enforcement operations, court proceedings, and major security developments across Nigeria. Our reporting spans cases involving kidnapping, terrorism, cybercrime, financial crimes, corruption, organised crime, and other issues affecting public safety and the rule of law.

Ekiti court sentences two to death for armed robbery

Crimes April 29, 20260

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday sentenced two men, Ojo Olasunkanmi, 31, and Obamoyegun Dele,…

EFCC raises alarm over rising cybercrime among Nigerian students

Crimes April 29, 20260

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concern over the growing involvement of Nigerian…

Witness tells court suspects confessed to $6.23m fraud in Emefiele trial

Crimes April 29, 20260

The trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, continued on Tuesday as the 14th prosecution…

Gunmen attack Ekiti church, kill pastor, abduct worshippers

Crimes April 29, 20260

Gunmen on Tuesday night attacked a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ekiti, in the Ilejemeje Local Government Area of…

NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist hideouts in Mandara mountains

Crimes April 29, 20260

The Nigerian Air Force has carried out a series of airstrikes targeting terrorist enclaves in the Mandara Mountains, destroying key…

Police condemn killing of suspect in Delta, transfer officer for disciplinary action

Crimes April 28, 20260

The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State, describing…

Police arrest two suspected kidnappers in Edo recover arms

Crimes April 28, 20260

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two suspected kidnappers in Iyamho, near Edo State University, as part…

Court orders accelerated trial for alleged coup plotters, bars journalists from proceedings

Crimes April 28, 20260

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered an accelerated hearing in the trial of six suspects accused of…

Troops arrest suspected IPOB member, recover explosives in Imo

Crimes April 28, 20260

Troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army and the Joint Task Force South-East have arrested a suspected member…

Couple arrested over alleged killing of 10yo adopted daughter

Crimes April 28, 20260

Residents of the Igando area of Lagos State were left in shock after a couple, Paul Onyeama and Adline Ogbonna,…

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