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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.

NDLEA arrests fugitive drug kingpin in Lagos

Crimes March 4, 20260

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of fugitive drug lord, 58-year-old Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, describing…

Five security officers arrested over alleged airport breach involving El-Rufai

Crimes March 3, 20260

Five security officers have been arrested and are set to face prosecution over their alleged involvement in a security breach…

Nigerian jailed 19 years in U.S. prison for $4m romance scam

Crimes March 3, 20260

A 40-year-old Nigerian, Leslie Mba, has been sentenced to 19 years in a United States federal prison for his role…

El-Rufai: ICPC recovers alleged tapping devices, seeks dismissal of rights suit

Crimes March 2, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said it recovered electronic equipment allegedly…

NDLEA arrests notorious drug lord after 13-year hunt

Crimes March 1, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken into custody a notorious drug lord, Reginald Peter…

Panic in Osun community as Teenagers’ ‘bandit’ graffiti sparks mass flight

Crimes February 28, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi Residents of Ila-Orangun in Osun State fled their homes after four teenagers allegedly inscribed the words “Bandit…

DSS arrests alleged kidnap kingpin linked to Kogi church attack

Crimes February 28, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested Shafiu Usman, an alleged mastermind of multiple kidnapping…

Anambra Court jails celebrity native doctor Akwaokuko for 12 years

Crimes February 28, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced a detained native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly…

US lawmaker alleges Chinese illegal mining in Nigeria funding terrorism

Crimes February 28, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has alleged that illegal rare earth mineral mining operations linked to…

Court remands Ex-AGF Malami, wife, son over alleged money laundering

Crimes February 27, 20260

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday remanded former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami,…

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