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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.

Lagos police nab 68 suspects, recover arms, N500m fraud items in crime crackdown

Crimes August 11, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Police Command has announced major successes in its intensified crackdown on violent crime across…

EFCC Arrests Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged N189bn Fraud

Crimes August 11, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes…

EFCC arrests 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta party raid

Crimes August 10, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of 93 youths suspected of involvement…

Cleric drug baron nabbed in NDLEA’s intense crackdown

Crimes August 10, 20250

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church,…

14-year-old shoots parents dead, asks for prayers

Crimes August 9, 20250

Photo: 14yo Trevor Lee A quiet community in Florida is reeling after a tragic double murder in which authorities say…

EFCC arrests 66 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos, Ogun

Crimes August 8, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 66 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud…

Police dismantle inter-state car snatching syndicate, arrest ex-cop, 11 others

Crimes August 7, 20250

File photo: Rivers State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has successfully…

EFCC arraigns six Katsina revenue, bank officials over alleged N1.2bn fraud

Crimes August 6, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned five officials of the Katsina State Board…

Nigerian national extradited to U.S. to face charges in multimillion-dollar cybercrime schemes

Crimes August 6, 20250

A Nigerian national has been extradited to the United States from France to face federal charges linked to a series…

NDLEA intercepts cocaine, tramadol hidden in vehicle side mirrors at Lagos airport

Crimes August 3, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and tramadol concealed…

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