Crime
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Enugu State Police Kills Two ESN Members in Raid
The Enugu State Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat criminal activities in the state. According to a statement released by the command’s spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, two members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), … Continue Reading
EFCC Arrests 74 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ogun State
In a recent operation, the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended seventy-four individuals suspected of internet fraud in Ogun State.
The details of the apprehension were revealed in a statement released on the social … Continue Reading
Federal High Court Orders Release of 313 Suspected Terrorists
A Federal High Court in Borno State has ordered the release of 313 suspected terrorists, citing a lack of evidence to prosecute the suspects after thorough investigations. The decision, disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Gen. Buba Edward, … Continue Reading
Chinese National Sentenced to Death for Murder of Nigerian Girlfriend in Kano
In a landmark ruling, a Kano-based High Court has delivered a death sentence by hanging to a Chinese national, Frank Geng-Quangrong, aged 47, for the brutal murder of his Nigerian girlfriend, Ummukulsum Sani, aged 22. The tragic incident occurred at … Continue Reading
48 Repentant Cultists Surrender Arms in Sagamu, Ogun State
48 repentant cultists have handed over their weapons to the Nigeria Police Force and renounced their ties to various cult groups in Sagamu, Ogun State.
The ceremony, aimed at profiling … Continue Reading
N2.7 Billion Money Laundering Case: EFCC Arraigns Two Suspects in Lagos Court
In the fight against financial crimes, the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought charges against Akeem Adekunle and Kayode Olusola Ayodeji before Justice I.O Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting … Continue Reading
Defence Headquarters Declares 97 Persons Wanted for Involvement in Violent Crimes
The Defence Headquarters has announced the pursuit of 97 individuals, including terrorists, insurgents, and other criminals, responsible for violent activities across the nation.
Among those sought is Simon Ekpa, … Continue Reading
NDLEA Busts 10,534 kg of ghanian loud From drug cartel in lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in combating drug-related crimes, with recent operations leading to the bust of cocaine syndicates in Kano and Abuja. According to NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, the agency successfully dismantled a … Continue Reading
Edeh’s Trial Date Confirmed in N2.7 Billion Fidelity Bank Fraud Case
The trial of Christopher Jackson Edeh, implicated in a N2.7 billion Fidelity Bank fraud case, is set to commence on May 30, 2024, following a ruling by Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos. Edeh, facing … Continue Reading
Six Police Officers Killed , Six Missing in Ambush in delta state
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that six of its officers were killed in an ambush by kidnappers and criminals in Ohoro forest in Delta state, while six others are missing in action.
According to the Force Public Relations … Continue Reading