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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.

Housewife allegedly kills husband, lover in Delta, injures neighbour

Crimes January 14, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi A yet-to-be-identified housewife from Isoko ethnic nationality in Delta State has allegedly killed her husband and his…

Police invite Itsekiri Chiefs over Ugborodo killing, rising tensions

Crimes January 13, 20260

The Nigerian Police have invited prominent Itsekiri chiefs and leaders for questioning following renewed tension in the Ugborodo community over…

Police arrest three over cache of explosives in Katsina

Crimes January 13, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi The Katsina State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the illegal possession of a…

Police arrest three suspected human traffickers, rescue victims in Ondo

Crimes January 13, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected human traffickers and fraudsters and rescued three victims…

Police repel bandit attack in Kaduna, kill two, recover firearms

Crimes January 13, 20260

The Kaduna State Police Command says it has successfully repelled an attempted attack by armed bandits in Giwa Local Government…

Troops arrest two suspected gun runners in Taraba operation

Crimes January 13, 20260

Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested two suspected gun…

Kidnappers reduce ransom to N70m for 8 Edo victims

Crimes January 13, 20260

Photo: Governor Monday Okpebholo Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have demanded up to 100 million naira for the release of…

Police arrest notorious drug dealer, five suspected thugs in Kano

Crimes January 12, 20260

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug dealer and five alleged thugs during an operation at Jaoji…

Bandits attack wedding convoy in Katsina, kill two, abduct guests

Crimes January 12, 20260

Suspected bandits have attacked a wedding convoy in Unguwar Nagunda community, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at…

Police probe threat notes warning of bandit attack in Oyo community

Crimes January 12, 20260

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of two handwritten notes in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area, allegedly…

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