Crime

The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has convicted two brothers, Samuel Adedeji Adeboye and Charles Adedamola Adeboye, along with 33 other individuals, for involvement in internet fraud. The sentences were delivered by Justices Ladiran Akintola, Bayo Taiwo, and O.S. Adeyemi. The convicts were charged by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial…

20 Dead as Rival Terrorist Groups Clash in Katsina

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At least 20 individuals, including key leaders, were killed during a violent clash between rival terrorist groups in Katsina State. The deadly confrontation, which occurred early Wednesday morning, is believed to be part of a territorial dispute in the Dan-Ali community, located in the Dan-Musa Local Government Area. Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared details of…

Police Arrest Man for Attempted Suicide in Adamawa

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Police in Adamawa State have apprehended a 30-year-old man, Abdullahi Muhammed, after he attempted to take his own life by climbing a 33kv high-tension power line along the Yola-Jalingo highway. SP Suleiman Yahaya, who confirmed the arrest, stated that Muhammed, a native of Taraba State, would undergo a psychiatric evaluation at the Specialist Hospital to…

Iran Launches Missile Barrage on Israeli Cities Amid Escalating Conflict

Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically on Tuesday as Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles at multiple locations across Israel, including the capital, Tel Aviv. While Israel’s Iron Dome defense system intercepted several of the missiles, reports indicate that many still hit densely populated areas. In an official statement, the Israeli military confirmed the…

Police nab 2 suspects for allegedly stealing car in Enugu

Abuchi Kenneth and his accomplice, Ifeanyi Odu, aged 29 and 27 respectively, have been arrested by the operatives of Nigeria Police Force, NPF, Enugu State Command over alleged car-breaking and stealing of Samsung Galaxy and Infinix smartphones. According to a statement made available by the spokesperson of Enugu State Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe, yesterday, the…

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Minister Orders Investigation Into Alleged Corruption in Correctional Service

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has launched an investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). In a firm statement, the Minister condemned the alleged misconduct, emphasizing that corruption, indiscipline, and unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated under his watch. He assured that offenders will face severe consequences within the…

Thieves Set House On Fire After Stealing Foodstuff, Others In Kwara

A gang of three thieves has set a building on fire after stealing foodstuff and other household items from it in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. News gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday at about 12.11pm at No. 59, Afenifere Community, Onireke, Gaa-Akanbi, Ilorin. The spokesperson of the State Fire Service, Hassan…

150 Suspected Internet Fraud Trainees Arrested at ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’ School in Delta Army Estate

Military personnel from the 3 Battalion Nigerian Army barracks in Effurun, Delta State, have apprehended 150 youths suspected of engaging in internet fraud. The suspects were arrested at an alleged cybercrime training facility located within the Army Estate, Effurun, Uvwie, and have been handed over to the police for prosecution. According to reports, the arrests…

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Landlord arrested for allegedly defiling tenant’s 14-year-old daughter in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Bola Tobiloba, a landlord in Arinlese area of Abeokuta, for allegedly defiling his tenant’s 14-year-old daughter. The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday said the incident took place last Friday. Odutola said the incident was reported to the command by…

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Gunmen murder five youths in fresh Plateau attack

Some yet-to-be identified gunmen have killed five persons in the Mbar community of the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Chairman, Bokkos Cultural Development Council Vanguard, Farmasum Fuddang. According to the statement, the attack occurred on Sunday night when some youths were in transit within the…

Kano Police Recover 126 Stolen Phones, Arrest 26 Suspects

The Kano State Police Command has recovered 126 stolen mobile phones and arrested 26 suspects in connection with phone thefts and robberies. The arrests and recoveries occurred between September 1 and September 12, 2024, as part of efforts to combat mobile phone crime in the state. Police spokesperson Haruna Kiyawa reported that the operations were…

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Three murdered over land dispute in Anambra

At least three indigenes of Enugwu-Ukwu community were on Monday killed by persons suspected to be members of Nawfia community, over what was suspected to be a land dispute. Both Enugwu-Ukwu and Nawfia communities are neighbours in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. A source said that both communities have been having dispute over…

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Two men found guilty of assaulting 17-year-old girl in UK

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Two men who tried to claim that they had consensual sex with a 17-year-old girl have been found guilty of multiple rapes by the Northampton Crown Court. Identified as Tosin Dada, 34, previously of Knox Road, Wellingborough, and Solomon Ibukun Adebiyi, 39, previously of Stanley Street, Northampton, they were both charged with three counts of…

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Bandits kidnap nurses, patients, others in hospital

•Kill 7, abduct many in Kaduna communities Bandits have reportedly killed six and abducted several others in Kallah Afogo Community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Locals reported that the bandits attacked the village about 11:15 p.m., on Sunday. They broke into houses and went away with the locals. It…

Police saves 16 children from trafficker in Rivers

The Police Command in Rivers State has busted a child trafficking ring, rescuing 16 children and arresting a female suspect linked to the crime. The command’s spokesperson,SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the rescue in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Port Harcourt. She stated that the children were found in…

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Bandits kidnap nurses, patients in Kaduna Hospital

Two nurses and several patients have been abducted by the bandits at a Primary Health Care Centre in Kuyello, Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A local vigilante by the name Musa Alhassan, said the bandits initially targeted the nearby Government Day Secondary School, arriving around 9:00 am on Monday. “ When the bandits…

Army arrests suspected serial killer of FUNAAB student kidnapped in Lagos

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The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of one Adeleye Ayomide, as the suspect responsible for the death of a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Idowu Christiana. Christiana was abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road, Lagos State, on Monday, August 19, 2024. A family source who spoke…

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Suspected Serial Killer Murders Ogun University Student, Buries Body in Lagos

A 300-level student from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), identified as Christiana Idowu, has been found dead after being abducted along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road in Lagos last month. Christiana, who resided in Itaoluwo, Ikorodu, was abducted while commuting to the University of Lagos, Yaba, where she was undergoing her industrial training. The tragic…

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Niger: Miners attack estate, destroy property

A group of angry miners stormed MI Wushishi housing estate in Minna, Niger State capital on Tuesday. The incident was said to have occurred when police attempted to chase away the miners who had been digging for gold within the residential area. It was gathered that the community had earlier reported to the police how…

Suspected kidnapper rapes, machete 17 years old girl to death in Ogun

Ogun State Police Command confirmed the death of 17-year-old Habeebah Akinsanya who was allegedly kidnapped in the Kemta area of the state on Monday. The deceased was reported missing by her father, Akinsanya Aremu, a So Safe Corps, to the Kemta Police Division at about 9:30pm on Friday. Habeebah, a student at Lisabi Grammar School…

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Edo native doctor shoots client dead while testing bulletproof charm

The Edo State Police Command said it has arrested a 19-year-old self-acclaimed native doctor over the death of his client. The native doctor, who specialises in preparing charms against the effect of gunshots and cutlass attacks, killed his client while trying to prove the efficacy of a charm he prepared for the deceased. The incident…

Customs Seize Smuggled Goods Worth N8 Billion, Arrest 14 Suspects