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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 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…

Troops bust suspected IPOB/ESN hideout in Delta, arrest 13

Crimes August 2, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of the 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have arrested 13…

Police arrest 24 armed robbery suspects in Niger

Crimes August 1, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Niger State Police Command has apprehended 24 suspected armed robbers following a coordinated sting operation in…

Police nab woman for the murder, mutilation of a pregnant nurse

Crimes July 30, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 24-year-old Somtochukwu Nwafor in connection with the…

Police probe 16yo for allegedly killing stepmother in Adamawa

Crimes July 30, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Adamawa State Police Command is investigating two separate incidents of suspected culpable homicide linked to domestic…

EFCC arrests 32 suspected internet fraudsters in Bauchi

Crimes July 28, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 32 individuals suspected of internet fraud in Bauchi…

Bride fakes own kidnap after blowing sibling’s N3.6m on bridal shower

Crimes July 28, 20250

Photo: SP Bright Edafe, PRO, Delta State Police Command By Deborah Nnamdi The Delta State Police Command has arrested a…

NDLEA arrests Chinese businessman, 80yo woman in nationwide drug crackdown

Crimes July 27, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Chinese businessman, an 80-year-old Nigerian woman, and…

Public outrage trails alleged N500k bail bribe by Delta police officers

Crimes July 26, 20250

Photo: SP Bright Edafe, Delta State Police PRO. There has been widespread outrage on social media following allegations that officers…

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