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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.

Man nabbed for alleged sexual assault of 15yo boy

Crimes March 8, 20260

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 48-year-old man, Bala Mato, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in…

Bandits disguised in hijabs kill residents, abduct several in Sokoto attack

Crimes March 8, 20260

Armed bandits reportedly disguised in women’s hijabs attacked Mallamawar Yari village in Gawakuke ward of Rabah Local Government Area in…

Police arrest 15yo for allegedly killing guardian in Kwara

Crimes March 7, 20260

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a 15-year-old boy, Gobri Yusuf, for allegedly killing his guardian, identified simply as…

Troops Rescue 12 Kidnap Victims, Arrest Two Suspects in Enugu

Crimes March 7, 20260

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 12 kidnapped victims and arrested two suspected kidnappers during a security operation in…

Police arrest 65 suspected kidnappers in Edo raid, recover N1.85m ransom

Crimes March 6, 20260

The Edo State Police Command says it has arrested 65 suspected kidnappers during a raid in Aviele, Etsako West Local…

Man nabbed for allegedly selling sister’s baby for N2m

Crimes March 6, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi with Agency report The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly selling his…

Court grants Malami, wife, son N600m Bail in N9bn money laundering case

Crimes March 6, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted bail to the immediate past Attorney-General of the…

Court acquits Abba Kyari of 23-count asset declaration charge

Crimes March 5, 20260

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba…

AGF Fagbemi takes over prosecution of Malami, son in terrorism, firearms charges

Crimes March 5, 20260

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has taken over the prosecution of a former Attorney-General of the Federation,…

Court jails Akwa Ibom poly lecturer, accomplice 11 years over N50m extortion

Crimes March 5, 20260

The Akwa Ibom State High Court, Ikot Ekpene, has sentenced a lecturer at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Abel Udo Jacob,…

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