Two Nigerians Arrested For Drug Trafficking In South Africa
South African authorities recently arrested two Nigerian men, Chima Ihekwoaba (44) and Uchechukwu Mbaogu (26), on charges of drug trafficking. The operation, led by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team in Port Shepstone, was supported by other units, including Crime Intelligence, the K9 Unit, and Tactical Response teams. The arrests were made in Park […]
Turkey-based Nigerian man sentenced to one year imprisonment for drug trafficking
A Nigerian man, Anoke Kingsley Roomy, who was based in Turkey, has been sentenced to one year in prison for attempting to export 600 grams of tramadol, a controlled substance. The sentence was handed down by a Federal High Court in Lagos on December 19, 2024, after Roomy pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges. Roomy […]
NDLEA destroys six-hectare Indian hemp farm in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully destroyed a six-hectare Indian hemp farm in Alaka village, Ogun State. This action is part of their ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region. The operation led to the arrest of four suspects, and investigations are still underway to gather more information on the […]
Agidigbo FM Reacts: ‘We Warned People to Stop Coming, but They Ignored Us’
Agidigbo FM, a radio station in Oyo, has issued a statement following the deadly stampede at the 2024 Children’s Fun Fair in Ibadan. The station clarified its role in the event, stating that it had urged the public to avoid the venue but many still attended, leading to the tragic incident. On December 18, 2024, […]
Nigerian Woman Arrested In India With 12kg Drugs Worth ₦13 Million (Photos)
In Bengaluru, India, a major drug bust has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Nigerian woman, Roselime Oluchi Ikeoha. Police recovered 12 kilograms of MDMA valued at approximately ₦13 million (Rs 24 crore). Roselime, who had been living in the city for five years, ran a grocery shop in the TC Palya area. Police […]
Police Arrest Fake Navy Officer for Fraud and Impersonation in Yobe
The Yobe State Police Command has made significant progress in fighting cybercrime by arresting a fake Navy officer involved in fraudulent activities. This individual specialized in scamming people, including POS operators and shop owners, by using fake payment receipts. According to DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Police Public Relations Officer, the suspect, Agugu Joshua, was caught […]
Police arrest notorious bandit and three car snatchers in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has successfully arrested a notorious bandit and three suspected car snatchers in separate operations, recovering weapons and a stolen vehicle. These efforts highlight the ongoing fight against crime in the region. On December 16, 2024, officers from the anti-kidnapping unit arrested 22-year-old Aliyu Umar in Zaria. Acting on credible intelligence, […]
Three men to die by hanging for abducting, killing Delta monarch
The Delta High Court has sentenced three men to death by hanging for the brutal murder of His Royal Majesty, Obi Edward Akaelue Ofulue III, the late King of Ubulu-uku Kingdom. The men—Suleiman Musa, Umar Mohammed, and Garba Abubakar Haruna, also known as Dogo—were convicted for the crime, which occurred on January 6, 2016. Alongside […]
Gov Adeleke intervenes, orders action for prerogative of mercy for man sentenced to death by hanging for stealing fowl
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has taken swift action to address the case of a young man sentenced to death by hanging for allegedly stealing a fowl. In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 17, by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor ordered the Attorney General to investigate the case immediately. He instructed that […]
Police arrest 23 suspects for possession of dangerous weapons and drugs in Borno
The Borno State Police Command has arrested 23 suspects for possessing dangerous weapons, drugs, and other illegal substances during recent operations. The Police Command’s spokesperson, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, shared this news in a statement on Monday, December 16, 2024. According to him, on Sunday, December 15, 2024, around 6 PM, the Rapid Response Squad […]