Category : Crime


Provost Jailed 3 Years for Document Forgery

A Lagos court sentenced a college provost to three years imprisonment for forging a LASU document to falsely claim affiliation. Read the full details of the fraud case.

Kano Imam Brutally Slain After Dawn Prayer

The Maraba community in Kano grieves the brutal killing of Imam Ladan Zubairu, a kind and peaceful cleric, after Fajr prayer. The suspected attacker was killed by a mob.

Rob Reiner, Wife's Death Ruled Homicide, Son Charged

The cause of death for Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele has been formally revealed as 'multiple sharp force injuries.' Their son, Nick Reiner, faces murder charges. Read the latest on this tragic case.

EFCC Arrests Herbalists with Counterfeit Millions

EFCC operatives arrest five herbalists in Osun and Lagos with counterfeit $3.4m and €280k. The syndicate defrauded victims of millions under pretence of spiritual cleansing. Read the full details.

Two Arrested for Telecom Vandalism in Osun

Osun NSCDC arrests a driver and scrap dealer for vandalising telecom sites in Eripa and Otan Ayegbaju, recovering stolen batteries. Two suspects remain at large. Read more.

Elderly man arrested for defrauding ATBUTH patient

ATBUTH Bauchi's SERVICOM unit arrested an impostor who swindled a gunshot victim's relatives of N45,000. Management warns the public against fraudsters and reiterates zero tolerance for extortion. Report any suspicious activity.

Rob Reiner's Son Charged with Parents' Murder

Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, faces two counts of first-degree murder for the stabbing deaths of his parents. The shocking case unfolds in Los Angeles. Read the full details.

Suspect Arrested in Ondo Poly Student Murder

Ondo State Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student Ayodele Peter. The Commissioner of Police has reassured residents of enhanced security.

Woman fakes own kidnap, extorts N2.5m from husband

Lagos police confirm the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who staged her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Investigation reveals a complex plot involving an accomplice and a sold iPhone.

Teenager kills boyfriend for cheating in Ogun

A 19-year-old girl, Olamide Adewole, has been arrested for allegedly murdering her 22-year-old boyfriend, Ayomide Ajayi, in Sango-Ota after discovering his infidelity. Police have recovered the weapon and are investigating.

Agbero Flees With Woman's Bottle of Fanta in Lagos

A Lagos woman was left distressed after a tout, known as an 'agbero', snatched her bottle of Fanta and fled. The incident, captured on video, has ignited discussions on public safety. Read the full story.

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