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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.

Rivers police disband tactical teams, launch new crime response unit

Crimes April 22, 20260

The Nigeria Police Force in Rivers State has dissolved its tactical teams as part of a restructuring effort aimed at…

Coup Plot: FG files 13-count terrorism charge against ex-minister Sylva, others

Crimes April 21, 20260

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before a Federal High Court in Abuja against former Minister of State…

Gunmen abduct Kwara monarch, demand N400m ransom

Crimes April 21, 20260

The traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Salman Olátúnjí Aweda, has been abducted…

Gunmen kill five in Kwara Community Attack

Crimes April 21, 20260

Suspected terrorists have killed at least five people in a pre-dawn attack on the Kemanji community in Kaiama Local Government…

Boko Haram issues 72-hour ultimatum, dares FG over 416 abducted victims

Crimes April 20, 20260

Terrorist group Boko Haram has released a video daring the Nigerian government to attempt a forceful rescue of 416 abducted…

Six killed, several injured in fresh attacks on Plateau communities

Crimes April 20, 20260

Residents of two communities in Plateau State have been plunged into mourning following coordinated attacks that claimed at least six…

Gunmen attack GUO bus, kill driver, abduct passengers

Crimes April 20, 20260

Suspected kidnappers have attacked a commercial bus operated by GUO Transport along the Ore–Benin expressway, killing the driver and abducting…

Police arrest four suspected cultists over alleged assault, robbery

Crimes April 20, 20260

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspected cultists in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, over…

NDLEA intercepts cocaine hidden in food flasks bound for UK

Crimes April 19, 20260

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted cocaine concealed in food flasks at the Murtala Muhammed…

Police rescue all 18 abducted Benue bus passengers

Crimes April 19, 20260

All 18 passengers abducted from a Benue Links bus on April 15, 2026, have been rescued following a coordinated security…

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