Category : Crime


Police Foil Bomb Plot in Ondo, Arrest Six Suspects

Ondo State Police Command has uncovered a plot to bomb government infrastructure, arresting six suspects in Akure. The operation recovered IED components and other items, averting a potential disaster.

Benue Police Warn Cattle Rustlers of Legal Consequences

The Benue State Police Command has issued a strong warning to cattle rustlers, stating they will face strict legal consequences if they continue their activities. Commissioner Ifeanyi Emenari emphasized that buyers and profiteers of stolen livestock will

Nigerian Couple Jailed in UK for £650k Tax Fraud

A Nigerian couple has been sentenced to prison in the UK for orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme that involved stealing personal data from over 100 Transport for London employees to claim false tax rebates totaling £650,000.

American YouTuber Johnny Somali Sentenced in Seoul

American livestreamer Johnny Somali has been sentenced to six months in prison in Seoul for public nuisance and other charges related to provocative videos, including disrespecting a statue honoring wartime sexual slavery victims.

Deadly Superstition: Nigeria's Crisis of Witchcraft Accusations

A recent murder in Oyo State, where a man killed his brother over a dream, highlights Nigeria's growing superstition crisis. This article examines similar cases nationwide and calls for urgent action from government, religious, and community leaders.

Woman Jailed for Impersonation and Visa Fraud in Lagos

A Lagos court has sentenced Mrs Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi to one year's imprisonment for impersonating a NAFDAC official in a visa fraud scheme, following a petition from the British Deputy High Commission.

Two Arrested for Sexual Assault of Teen in Edo

Izuchukwu Nnamdi and David Nwokocha have been arrested for sexually assaulting Mercy Udeogba, 16, in Edo. The victim fled her aunt's home and was assaulted repeatedly. Authorities vow justice.

Chinese Man Jailed for Smuggling 2,200 Ants from Kenya

A Kenyan court has sentenced Chinese national Zhang Kequn to a 12-month jail term and a fine of 1 million shillings for attempting to smuggle over 2,200 live garden ants out of the country. The case highlights growing concerns over ant-trafficking and eco

Turkey School Shooting: Nine Killed in Second Attack in 48 Hours

A middle school in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, was the site of a deadly shooting on Wednesday, April 15, resulting in nine fatalities and 13 injuries. This marks the second such incident in two days, raising concerns about a surge in violence in a country wher

Nigerian Man Gets 28 Years for Child Abuse in UK

A 61-year-old Nigerian man, Anthony Adewale Sobogun, has been sentenced to 28 years imprisonment in the UK for sexually abusing two children over 15 years. The Met Police investigation revealed horrific details, including rape and pregnancy.

Burial Argument Turns Deadly in Adamawa, Suspects Narrate

Two suspects in Adamawa state have recounted how a dispute at a burial ceremony escalated into a fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old man. Police confirm arrests as investigations continue into the violent clash between youths from neighboring villages.

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