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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.

Two men jailed 24 years for trafficking eight children in Cross River

Crimes March 26, 20260

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Cross River State Command, has secured the conviction of…

Police arrest four for allegedly impersonating Wike in N150m land scam

Crimes March 25, 20260

The police have arrested four suspects for allegedly impersonating the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in a…

Police arraign two over alleged murder, N8m theft in Anambra

Crimes March 25, 20260

Operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Anambra State Police Command have arraigned two suspects over the…

Gunmen kill nine soldiers, policeman in Kebbi ambush

Crimes March 25, 20260

Gunmen have killed nine soldiers and one police officer, alongside several civilians, in a deadly ambush at Giro Masa community…

Man nabbed for allegedly killing cousin, hiding body in shallow grave in Anambra

Crimes March 25, 20260

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Chukwudalu Ezeani, for allegedly killing his cousin, Chinedu Ezeani, and…

Court orders final forfeiture of $13m linked to Aisha Achimugu, Oceangate

Crimes March 25, 20260

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to…

Police arrest three in Oyo over alleged sale of human parts

Crimes March 25, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three men in Ibadan for allegedly possessing and selling suspected…

Gunmen kill two, injure two in fresh attack on Plateau community

Crimes March 25, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen on Tuesday night stormed Rim Village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing two…

Police bust five-member robbery gang in Anambra recover firearm

Crimes March 24, 20260

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a five-member criminal gang, including a female suspect accused of luring…

Court adjourns El-Rufai’s bail hearing to March 31

Crimes March 24, 20260

A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has adjourned proceedings on the bail application of former Kaduna State Governor,…

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