Vigilante group arrests kidnappers, rescues 5 victims in Bauchi
By NANA AISHA, Bauchi – Members of vigilante group have arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued about five abducted victims in some communities around Pali […]
Crime News
Edo train kidnap: Commissioner confirms 31 missing, one suspect arrested
The Edo Commissioner of Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare on Sunday confirmed that 31 intending passengers were kidnapped at Igueben train station in Edo on […]
FG reacts as suspected herdsmen kidnap train passengers in Edo
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Federal Governments has condemned the abduction of train passengers at Tom Ikimi Train Station, Igueben in Edo, describing the […]
Police kill two gunrunners in Zamfara, recover weapons
Police in Zamfara has killed two gunrunners on the Anka-Gummi Highway on Sunday while attempting to convey arms to terrorists camps. Police spokesman in the […]
11 suspects arrested as NDLEA seizes 3,975kgs skunk, 58,200 Tramadol pills
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 3,975kg of skunk and 58,200 tramadol pills in four states and […]
Police foil attempt by gunmen to kidnap Plateau speaker
By MARK JANG, Jos – The Plateau State Police Command has foiled an attempt by gunmen to kidnap Mr Yakubu Sanda, the Speaker, Plateau House […]
Many kidnapped, others injured as herdsmen attack train station in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has said scores of people have been kidnapped after some herdsmen attacked passengers waiting to board a train from the […]
Police investigate attack on operatives, murder of man in Katsina
By HARUNA AHMED, Kastina – The Katsina State Police Command has commenced investigation into the attack on policemen by miscreants that led to the death […]
Man abducts his father, collects N2.5 million ransom
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The anti-kidnapping team of the Kwara Police Command has arrested Issa Naigheti for kidnapping his father, Bature Naigboho, and collecting […]
Police rescue kidnapped girl, arrest suspect in Ondo
The Police in Ondo State have arrested a suspect over his alleged kidnap of a six year-old girl in her mother’s car at a groceries […]
Police arrest man for shooting wife to death in Bauchi
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Police in Bauchi State have arrested a 40-year old man, of Dangarga village in Burra District of Ningi Local […]
Police engage bandits in gun battle, rescue 15 abducted victims in Zamfara forest
By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau – Police operatives from Zamfara State Command have rescued no fewer than 15 persons abducted by bandits along Gusau-Funtua road. The […]
Money ritual: Ogun police arrest couple, 6 others for killing, selling lady’s parts
By OLA MUDOPE, Abeokuta – The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a couple and six others for allegedly killing and dismembering a 26-year-old mother […]
Police nab 61 suspected political thugs in Kano
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The Kano State Police Command has arrested 61 suspected political thugs, which is part of its efforts to rid the […]
Police officer, 2 bandits killed during gun battle in Nasarawa
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – A police inspector, Yusuf Jafaru, has been killed by unknown gunmen in a gun duel in Nunku town in Akwanga […]
Police kill one robbery suspect during gun duel in Lagos
The Police command in Lagos state says one robbery suspect was gunned down around Oshodi area while his gang was exchanging gun fire with its […]
Gov. Abiodun orders police to go after killers of Ogun couple
Governor Dapo Abiodun has given a marching order to Ogun State Police Command to go after the killers of a couple, Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye. […]
NDLEA nabs 4 with 298 bags of Indian Hemp in Kaduna
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kaduna State Command says its operatives have arrested four suspects with 298 bags of Indian Hemp. The NDLEA […]
Lagos secondary school students caught engaging in sex romps in hotels
Some students of the Federal Government College, Ijaniki, Lagos State, have been caught engaging in sex romps in hotels in the community. The male and […]
Couple found dead on matrimonial bed in Kano
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The Kano State Police Command, says a couple has been found dead on its matrimonial bed in Dawakin Tofa LGA […]