Crime
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Gunmen Attack Police Checkpoint in Anambra, Killing One Officer and Injuring Another
On Friday morning, a police checkpoint at Omata Junction, Nnewi-Oba Road in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State came under attack by gunmen, resulting in a deadly incident.
On Friday morning, a police checkpoint at Omata Junction, Nnewi-Oba … Continue Reading
Nigerian Army Arrests Terrorists’ arms supplier in Kaduna
The Nigerian Army has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against terrorism and crime, announcing the successful dismantling of a gun-running syndicate supplying arms and ammunition to terrorist groups operating in the North-West.
According to a statement released on … Continue Reading
EFCC Recovers N231.6bn, Secures 3,175 Convictions in First Year Under Tinubu
The anti-graft agency recovered N231.6 billion and secured 3,175 convictions, according to the latest edition of EFCC Alert.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reported a significant achievement in its first year under President Bola Ahmed … Continue Reading
Kano State Mobile Court Remands 632 Protesters Over Alleged Vandalism of Public Properties
A Kano State Mobile Court has ordered the remand of 632 protesters for alleged vandalism of public and government properties during the #Endbadgovernance nationwide protest. The defendants, who were charged with various criminal offenses, including conspiracy, theft, and mischief … Continue Reading
DSS Arrests Tailors Mass-Producing Russian Flags in Kano
In a bid to clamp down on the proliferation of Russian flags, the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested several tailors in Kano State who were allegedly mass-producing the flags. According to reports, some sponsors of the operation have … Continue Reading
Video:NDLEA Discovers Drugs Hidden in Cerelac Baby Food Tins
Operatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a sophisticated drug smuggling attempt involving Cerelac baby food tins.
Operatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a sophisticated drug smuggling attempt involving … Continue Reading
Elderly Couple Murdered, Two Injured in Terrifying Holon Stabbing Attack
In a horrifying terrorist attack on Moshe Dayan Street in Holon, Israel, an elderly couple was killed and two others were injured on Sunday morning. The attack, which has left the community in shock, was swiftly ended … Continue Reading
7 Imo State Community Leaders killed in a Mysterious Attack
The President General of Umucheke Okwe Autonomous Community, Chief Hyginus Ohazurike, was killed alongside six other community leaders in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State.
According to Vanguard, the gunmen, who arrived at the scene in a vehicle, … Continue Reading
2 Students Arrested for Alleged MTN Hack, steal data and airtime worth N1.9 Billion
Two students from different institutions in Nigeria have been arrested and charged by the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) in Ikoyi, Lagos, for allegedly hacking into MTN Nigeria Communications’ systems and stealing airtime and data worth N1.9 billion.
Timothy Fashina … Continue Reading
Niger State Man Arrested for Brutally Murdering Father with a hoe
A shocking case of filicide has come to light in Niger State, as a 29-year-old man, Mizanmil Abubakar, has been arrested for allegedly killing his biological father, Abubakar Adawa, 69.
The incident occurred on July 27 in Barikin-Sale, Chanchaga … Continue Reading