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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.

Ondo police arrest man for allegedly beating father to death

Crimes June 4, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Nsikak Kingsley, for allegedly beating his father,…

Court sentences four to death over 2022 Owo Catholic Church massacre

Crimes June 3, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four men to death by…

Ekiti LG Vice Chairman remanded over alleged staged kidnap plot

Crimes June 3, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the remand of the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje…

Gunmen Abduct Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan

Crimes June 3, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi Suspected gunmen have abducted the younger sister of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC)…

Gunmen attack immigration office in Oyo, cart away officers’ firearms

Crimes June 3, 20260

By Deborah Nnamdi Suspected gunmen on Tuesday night attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, and reportedly…

Three FUTO students nabbed over alleged killing of 100-level student

Crimes May 31, 20260

The Imo State Police Command has arrested three students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) in connection with…

Bandits abduct former defence spokesman, wife in Katsina attack

Crimes May 31, 20260

Suspected armed bandits have abducted retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, and his wife in…

Nigerian-born Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in U.S.

Crimes May 31, 20260

A Nigerian-born Roman Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been convicted by a jury in Texas, United States, for sexually assaulting…

Police arrest two over attempted baby theft, assault in Abia

Crimes May 31, 20260

The Abia State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged conspiracy, attempted child theft, assault, and possession of suspected…

Police arrest mother, daughter over alleged N18m romance scam

Crimes May 28, 20260

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) have arrested a mother and her daughter for their alleged…

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