Gunmen attack Benue APC governorship aspirant’s residence, abduct wife, house help
Gunmen attacked one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Benue in the 2023 race, Mr Terwase Orbunde on Friday and abducted […]
Crime News
Amotekun arrests security guard in Osun for stealing 9 air conditioners
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – The Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested a 25 year-old man, who works as a private security guard, for allegedly stealing […]
Hawan Daushe”: Police arrest additional 61 suspects in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State says it arrested additional 61 suspects with dangerous weapons during the Hauwan Daushe celebration in different locations across […]
Gunmen kidnap Channels TV reporter in Rivers, demand N30m ransom
Gunmen have kidnapped a reporter with Channels Television, Joshua Rogers, at his residence in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor area of Rivers State. . The Police spokeswoman, Rivers […]
Man accused of knifing UK retiree denied asylum in Germany
A Moroccan has been accused of knifing a pensioner to death in a UK street apparently in “revenge” for the Israel-Palestine conflict was turned […]
Naira abuse: Court sentences Bobrisky to 6 months imprisonment without fine option
A Federal High Court in Lagos State, on Friday, sentenced convicted cross dresser, Idris Okuneye (alias Bobrisky), to six months in prison for […]
Almajiri beheads 6-year old boy, dumps head in pit toilet – Police
The Police Command in Kano State has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged beheading of a minor, Mohammed Saidu, by an Almajiri at […]
Troops burst gun runner armoury in Ugheli Delta, recover large cache of arms, ammunition
By BARBARA KALU, Asaba – In a successful operation to eradicate illegal weapons in the South South Region, Nigerian Army troops have uncovered an […]
Police arrest 66 suspected cultists, 2 armed robbers in Plateau
The Police Command in Plateau have arrested 66 suspected members of Sara-Suka, a cult group operating within Jos North Local Government Area of the […]
Police arrest 43 in Lagos midnight raid
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Police Command in Lagos State have arrested 43 suspects in a raid on criminal hideouts. […]
Gunmen attack police checkpoint at Abakaliki, kill 1 officer, set vehicle ablaze
Gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint at Abakaliki on Thursday and killed a policeman. Police spokesman in Ebonyi, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the attack […]
Kano police arrest 54 suspects planning to disrupt Hawan Daushe
Kano State Police Command has arrested 54 suspects who are planning to disrupt the Hauwan Daushe in different parts of the state. The Commissioner […]
Police arrest female armed bandit with live ammunition in Benue
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – A female armed bandit confirmed to be an associate of the dreaded and vicious armed bandit kingpin known […]
One killed as cultists clash in Bayelsa
The Police Command in Bayelsa on Wednesday confirmed the death of 28-year-old Victor Namabebe to cult rivalry at Amarata, a suburb in Yenagoa. […]
Hoodlums set former Benue State Governor’s house ablaze
The Police Command in Benue says a group of hoodlums on Monday set ablaze the Gboko residence of former Benue State Governor, late Aper […]
Police arrest ‘wanted’ IPOB/ESN terrorist in Imo
The Police Command in Imo on Tuesday, said it had arrested a suspected terrorist, who has been on its wanted list for long. The […]
Police arrest woman who stole children in 4 states
The Police Command in Ebonyi has arrested a woman who specialises in abducting and selling children and rescued no fewer than six of the […]
Lagos couple in police met for producing fake alcoholic drinks
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – A couple in Lagos State has been arrested by operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, for allegedly […]
Police launch investigation into murder of another lawyer in Imo
The Police Command in Imo State has launched investigation into the murder of another legal practitioner, Mr Garricks Anyanwu, who was killed by assailants […]
1 killed, 2 arrested in cult clash in Akwa-Ibom
The police in Akwa Ibom have confirmed killing of one person and arrest of two in a suspected clash between Black Axe confraternity and […]