Category : Crime


NRC Suspends Manager, Halts Fee After UI Lecturer Assault

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has suspended the Moniya station manager and halted a controversial N200 drop-off fee following the assault of a University of Ibadan lecturer. The corporation has apologized repeatedly to the victim.

Kano NSCDC Arrests Four Phone Snatchers in Dorayi Babba

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps operatives in Kano State have apprehended four suspects for allegedly attacking residents with dangerous weapons and snatching phones during Taraweeh prayers in Dorayi Babba, Gwale LGA.

Police Declare Two Wanted for FRSC Officer Murder

Osun State Police Command declares Faturoti Kehinde and Adumati Idowu wanted for the alleged murder of FRSC officer Lasisi Funmilayo and her 10-year-old daughter Sewa in a suspected ritual killing.

Teen Shoots Friend Dead with Father's Gun in Niger State

A 16-year-old boy in Suleja, Niger State, has been arrested after accidentally shooting and killing his 15-year-old friend while playing with his father's loaded dane gun. The father, a vigilante member, was also detained for negligence.

Police Deny Broda Shaggi Shooting Reports, Probe Incident

Ogun State Police Command refutes claims that comedian Broda Shaggi was shot within the state, stating no such incident has been reported. Authorities have initiated investigations to verify the allegations and urge public reliance on official communicati

12 Nigerians Arrested in Ghana for Cybercrime

A joint operation by Ghanaian authorities has led to the arrest of twelve Nigerian nationals suspected of organized cyber fraud and human trafficking activities, with six others still at large.

Gunmen Kill Man, Abduct Wife in Kebbi Attack

Gunmen have killed a 35-year-old man and abducted his wife in an early morning attack in Badariya, Birnin Kebbi. Police have launched an investigation and are urging public cooperation.

Thomas Partey Denies New Rape Allegations in Court

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will plead not guilty to two new rape charges from 2020, as his lawyer indicated in court. The Ghanaian footballer faces multiple allegations across different cases.

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