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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.

Nigerian Pastor Edward Oluwasanmi Jailed in U.S. for $4.2 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Crimes July 6, 20250

By Austin Manekator A U.S.-based Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison after pleading…

Man allegedly murders 80yo father during altercation in Bauchi

Crimes July 5, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended a 24-year-old man, Liman Muhammad Baba, for allegedly killing his…

Police bust armed robbery syndicate, arrest fuel station manager, three others

Crimes July 5, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four individuals—among them, a petrol station manager—linked to a suspected…

$6 Million Fraud: Nigerian man convicted in U.S., faces up to 20 years imprisonment

Crimes July 4, 20250

A Nigerian national, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, has been convicted in a U.S. federal court for his role in a multi-million-dollar…

Police arrest suspect for luxury car fraud, recover $7,000

Crimes July 2, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Zone 7 Command of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a suspect in connection with the…

EFCC arrests 74 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

Crimes July 1, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 74 individuals suspected of internet fraud…

Don’t help carry unknown bags, NDLEA warns travellers

Crimes June 29, 20250

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a strong warning to Nigerian travellers, especially those embarking on international…

Police arrest 24yo for arranging friend’s kidnap, collecting N5.3m ransom

Crimes June 29, 20250

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 24-year-old man, Muanaenye Chekwube Victor, for allegedly masterminding the abduction of his…

NDLEA arrests ex-international footballer, others in major drug trafficking bust across Nigeria

Crimes June 29, 20250

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the arrest of former international footballer Segun George Hunkarin and his…

Gospel singer, Ajayi, to die by hanging for murder of girlfriend

Crimes June 26, 20250

A High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced gospel musician Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder…

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