Gunmen abduct Edo Customary Court president, ex-lawmaker
The President of Igueben Area Customary Court, Mrs Precious Aigbonoga, was on Monday abducted by gunmen, around Ugoneki axis, on her way to Court in […]
Crime News
Cross River Taskforce arrests fake medical surgeons
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State of Health Taskforce has clamped down several fake surgeons and medical centres in the state. During […]
Man in police net for stabbing stepmother, strangling sister to death in Kano
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – A man identified as Gaddafi Sagir, 20, has been arrested by the police in Kano State for allegedly stabbing his […]
NDLEA seizes drugs concealed in sculpture, imported vehicle
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has seized a consignment of illicit drugs about to be brought into the […]
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 […]
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 […]