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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.

Osun police arrest six suspected cultists terrorizing Osogbo

Crimes August 29, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspected cult members allegedly involved in criminal activities in…

Police arrest painter for abducting 7yo, demanding N7m ransom

Crimes August 28, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command, Special Squad I, have arrested a 32-year-old man, Chigozie Michael…

Pastor, wife nabbed over staged kidnap scheme in Ondo

Crimes August 28, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a pastor, Joshua Sanmori, 62, and his wife, Taiwo Sanmori,…

Rivers Police records major breakthroughs in crime fighting

Crimes August 28, 20250

Photo: Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has achieved significant…

EFCC arrests 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Taraba

Crimes August 27, 20250

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 37 individuals suspected of internet fraud in Wukari, Taraba State. In…

Court orders forfeiture of N5 billion shares linked to convicted ex-Army General

Crimes August 26, 20250

A Nigerian court on Tuesday ordered the final forfeiture of shares valued at over N5 billion (approximately $6 million) linked…

Delta police arrest officers caught on video counting cash in patrol van

Crimes August 26, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of officers captured in a viral video counting…

Police bust four-man tricycle, phone snatching gang in Anambra

Crimes August 26, 20250

Photo: Recovered items By Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a four-member gang notorious for snatching tricycles…

Youths flog police officer, others over alleged drug use in Rivers

Crimes August 25, 20250

Youths in Nkpolu, a community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, have reportedly apprehended and flogged a serving…

Troops nab 69 suspected oil thieves, seize over 32,000 litres of stolen products in N’Delta

Crimes August 25, 20250

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division, in collaboration with other security agencies, have arrested 69 suspects and seized more…

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