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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.

Six self-styled pastors nabbed over alleged fake miracle scam in Ondo

Crimes February 26, 20260

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six self-proclaimed pastors accused of orchestrating a fake miracle scam in Idanre, Idanre…

Police arrest 113 suspected kidnappers in Edo security sweep

Crimes February 26, 20260

The Edo State Police Command has arrested 113 suspected kidnappers during a massive joint security operation across Edo North and…

Ramadan: NDLEA arrests 19, dismantles drug dens in Kano

Crimes February 26, 20260

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 19 suspects and raided several drug joints in Gezawa…

Troops neutralize four suspected boko haram fighters in Borno

Crimes February 26, 20260

Troops of Sector 1 under Operation HADIN KAI, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised…

EFCC seeks judge’s recusal in Bauchi officials’ terror financing case

Crimes February 26, 20260

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to reassign a…

Gunmen kill palace chief, abduct two daughters in Edo community

Crimes February 26, 20260

Gunmen have killed a senior palace chief in Iduah Kingdom, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, and abducted…

Police arrest man for alleged murder of girlfriend in Abia

Crimes February 25, 20260

The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Edward Okorie from Isiugwu, Ohafia, over the alleged killing of…

Tension rocks ISWAP faction after commander dies by own IED in Borno

Crimes February 25, 20260

Confusion and tension have reportedly engulfed a faction of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) following the death of…

ICPC denies El-Rufai’s nosebleed claim, says ex-governor stable in custody

Crimes February 25, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have dismissed claims that former…

Fresh Ondo church abduction sparks concerns

Crimes February 25, 20260

Photo: Acting IGP Olatunji Disu The Ondo State Police has confirmed another attack of worship in the same axis of…

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