Category : Crime


Teen Admits Axe Attack, Linked to Far-Right Group

Alina Burns, 18, pleaded guilty to attempted murder after targeting Mohammed Mahmoodi with an axe in Bristol. Police found extremist materials and weapons, linking her to Patriotic Alternative.

Chrisean Rock Arrest Warrant for Skipping Court

A bench warrant has been issued for rapper Chrisean Rock after she allegedly failed to appear at a scheduled court hearing in February, related to traffic charges from a December 2025 incident in Hermosa Beach.

Boy, 12, in Court for Sexual Assault on Woman in 60s

A 12-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty in Birmingham Youth Court to sexually assaulting and wounding a woman in her 60s, leaving her in serious condition. The incident occurred on March 18, with the victim found heavily injured and barely conscious.

Man Arrested for Protesting During Governor Bago's Suleja Visit

The Niger State Police Command has arrested Hamisu Abdullahi, a 38-year-old electrician, for allegedly shouting 'no water, no light' during Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago's visit to Suleja. The suspect was detained for five days before being granted bail as

Police Smash Tricycle Theft Syndicate in Rivers

Rivers State Police Command dismantles a tricycle theft syndicate in Port Harcourt, arresting three suspects, recovering stolen vehicles, and seizing firearms after intelligence-driven operations.

MRA Urges Bauchi CP to Act on Journalist Assault

Media Rights Agenda calls on Bauchi State Police Commissioner to go beyond condemnation and ensure transparent investigation into the assault of Albarka Radio reporter Mohammed Adamu by officers.

Alex Iwobi Survives Armed Robbery at London Home

Nigerian footballer Alex Iwobi was held hostage by knife-wielding robbers who raided his London residence, stealing property valued at approximately £500,000, including cash and luxury items.

Lagos Police Arraign Five for Extorting Motorists

Police in Lagos have charged five individuals, known as Omotaku, for extorting money from drivers with broken-down vehicles. The suspects were arrested after a tip-off and face multiple counts including obstruction and breach of peace.

Kebbi Nurses Arrested for Wrong Injection Killing Sisters

Kebbi police have detained two nurses after two young sisters died from an alleged wrong injection at Zuru General Hospital. The state government has donated N10 million to the bereaved family and set up an investigative panel.

Police Neutralize Suspected Kidnapper in Nasarawa

Nasarawa State Police Command neutralized a suspected kidnapper and disrupted his gang during an early morning operation on Akwanga Highway, following directives from the Inspector-General of Police.

Ex-Convict Gets 3 Years for N12m Theft in Lagos

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja sentenced Oluokun Gabriel Adekola to three years' imprisonment for concealing N12 million, part of a larger fraud scheme, and ordered restitution.

Armless, Legless Man Charged with Murder in Maryland

Dayton James Webber, a 27-year-old professional cornhole player with no arms or legs, faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting Bradrick Wells twice in the head during a car argument in Charles County, Maryland.

Nigerian Man Guilty of Murder in UK After Cannabis-Fueled Attack

A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Chukwuemeka Michael Ahanonu, has been found guilty of murdering 56-year-old Nila Patel in Leicester, UK, following a car crash while under cannabis influence. The violent attack occurred after he drove erratically, with the vic

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