Category : Crime


Police Probe Alleged 'Rape Festival' in Delta After Viral Video

Delta State Police have launched an investigation into reports of sexual violence during an annual festival in Ozoro, following a viral video showing coordinated assaults on women. Authorities condemn the acts, emphasizing that no tradition justifies such

Delta Teen Shot Dead in Lagos, Cultists Suspected

A teenager from Asaba, Delta State, was fatally shot in Lagos while visiting a friend. Eyewitnesses report the attack occurred at a PoS terminal, with anti-cult sources linking it to gang activity.

Army Arrests Gunrunners, Recovers 444 Rounds in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered 444 rounds of ammunition in Taraba State. The suspects were intercepted during a routine operation along the Wukari-Ikyaior Road.

Fire in Dutse Kills Two Children of FUD Lecturer

A devastating early morning fire in Dutse, Jigawa State, has resulted in the tragic deaths of two young children, aged 2 and 6, who were the offspring of a Federal University Dutse staff member. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps confirmed the i

Police Probe Female Corps Member's Death Linked to NYSC Official

Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of Victoria Ariyo, a female corps member, with sources linking it to a relationship with an NYSC official and alleged complications. Authorities have taken the official in for question

Ogun Security Recovers 20 Rustled Cows, Hunts Suspects

Ogun State's So-Safe Corps recovered over 20 cows from rustlers in Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, after a swift response to a distress call. The injured guard was hospitalized, and efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects continue.

IGP Charges Two in Court for Impersonation and Cybercrime

The Inspector General of Police has taken Adebayo Aliu and Fatuntele Lukmon Tunde to the Federal High Court in Abuja for impersonation and creating a fraudulent platform to solicit online engagement, promising N500,000 to victims.

Police Unearth Shallow Grave, Crack Murder Plot in Rivers

Rivers State Police have made a breakthrough in a murder case, arresting a suspect who confessed to the killing of Shedrack Ogadinma Chukwem. The body was exhumed from a shallow grave, and a manhunt is ongoing for other suspects and the alleged mastermind

Woman Destroys TV with Knife Over Phone Call

A Ghanaian woman in Osino, Eastern Region, used a knife to destroy her boyfriend's new television after another woman called his phone, with the incident captured in a viral video.

US Moves to Strip Nigerian Fraud Convict of Citizenship

The US Department of Justice has filed a civil complaint to revoke the citizenship of Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem, convicted in a massive tax fraud scheme targeting over 259,000 victims and attempting to steal $91 million from the IRS.

Cook Sentenced to 20 Years for Raping Toddler at Creche

Vuyisane Makeleni, a 24-year-old cook, received a 20-year prison sentence for raping a 3-year-old girl at an unregistered daycare in Bloemfontein. The court also ordered his inclusion in the Sexual Offenders Register.

Four Siblings Arrested for Guard Murder in Bauchi

Bauchi State Police Command has detained four siblings for the culpable homicide of a private guard, Bello Bura, during a farm attack in Jama'are. Three cutlasses and other items were recovered as investigation continues.

US Seeks to Revoke Nigerian Man's Citizenship for Tax Fraud

The US Department of Justice has filed a civil denaturalization complaint against Nigerian-born Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem, alleging he orchestrated a multimillion-dollar identity theft and tax fraud conspiracy before and after obtaining citizenship.

Trial Resumes Over Substandard Water Production in Delta

The trial of a business entity accused of producing substandard sachet water and obstructing regulatory officials resumed at the Federal High Court in Asaba with fresh testimonies from SON officials detailing alleged quality regulation violations.

Man Arrested for Rape of Stepdaughter, Friend in Edo

A 41-year-old man in Edo State has been arrested for allegedly raping his 13-year-old stepdaughter and her friend, with threats of death to silence them. The case was uncovered after one victim fell ill at school.

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