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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.

5,000 terror suspects in pre-trial detention as Nigeria battles case backlog

Crimes January 22, 20260

About 5,000 individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism-related offences are currently being held in pre-trial detention facilities across Nigeria, creating…

Turji in panic as military intensifies north-west operations — Theatre Commander

Crimes January 22, 20260

The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Warrah Idris, has said notorious…

Police arraign 11 suspects over killing of Arise News staff in Abuja

Crimes January 21, 20260

The Nigeria Police have arraigned 11 suspects before the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi over the killing…

Police confirm Kaduna abduction, clarify earlier statements

Crimes January 21, 20260

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that the reported abduction at Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government…

Bandit ambush in Zamfara claims five soldiers, one police officer

Crimes January 21, 20260

Five soldiers and a police officer were reportedly killed on Monday after suspected bandits ambushed security personnel near Kekun village…

Five soldiers killed as suicide bomber hits military convoy in Borno

Crimes January 21, 20260

At least five Nigerian soldiers were killed on Tuesday when a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military…

Court sentences man to death for armed robbery, rape in Calabar

Crimes January 20, 20260

A Cross River State High Court sitting in Calabar has sentenced a 33-year-old man, Okon Effiong, to death for armed…

Ogun court grants Anthony Joshua’s driver N5m bail over reckless driving

Crimes January 20, 20260

A Magistrate Court sitting in Sagamu, Ogun State, has granted bail to Adeniyi Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV…

NAF air strikes kill over 40 terrorists, foil planned attacks in Borno

Crimes January 19, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that more than 40 terrorists were killed in coordinated air…

Lagos police warn residents over rising cases of staged kidnappings for ransom

Crimes January 18, 20260

The Lagos State Police Command has raised the alarm over a growing trend of staged kidnappings designed to extort ransom…

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