NSCDC Detains Suspected Kidnapper Linked to the Abduction of His Former Employer and Her Two Sons
A man named Abu Umar has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State after he was linked to the kidnapping of his former employer and her two children. The arrest followed the kidnappers’ use of the suspect’s phone number to contact the victims’ family. The abduction took place […]
Four Kidnapped Children Released After N25m Ransom Demand in Kaduna
In Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani has announced the release of four children who were kidnapped in Keke Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area. The children were taken while their father visited his wife in the hospital, where she was caring for their twins. Initially, the kidnappers demanded 300 million Naira, but later lowered the […]
Rivers Police Bust Child Trafficking Ring, Arrest Two Women and Rescue Four Children
The Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a child trafficking syndicate in Port Harcourt, rescuing four children and arresting two women linked to the crime. According to DSP Grace Iringe-Koko, the police spokesperson, the operation took place on Monday, December 2, 2024. The first suspect, Esther Anthony, was arrested in the Rumukwachi community. She is […]
Troops Shut Down 56 Illegal Oil Bunkering Sites, Recover 1.2 Million Litres of Stolen Crude in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army has made significant progress in tackling illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region. From November 25 to December 1, 2024, troops deactivated 56 illegal oil sites across four states: Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Akwa Ibom. During the operation, soldiers recovered an impressive 1.2 million litres of stolen crude oil. They also […]
Nigerian Policemen Beat Delta Resident To Death, Extort N150,000
A man from Delta State, Okediachi Emeka, has reportedly died after being assaulted by Nigerian police officers in Asaba. According to his family, Emeka was beaten with a gun, leading to severe injuries that caused his death days later. The incident occurred on November 14, 2024, near Ogbe-Osowe quarters. Emeka’s brother, Desmond, shared that Emeka, […]
Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps Captures Armed Robbery Gang in Ogolonto, Ikorodu
The Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps (LSNSC) has shown its commitment to keeping Lagos safe by arresting two armed robbers in Ogolonto, Ikorodu. The incident happened early in the morning when residents of Oba Sekumade Road raised an alarm about a robbery in progress. The LSNSC officers acted swiftly, arresting two suspects: 24-year-old Adeola Omosebi […]
Man arrested for beating and stripping his mother naked for hating his wife
A disturbing incident in Mncedisi Village, Lower Gweru, has shocked the local community. A 23-year-old man violently attacked his mother on November 18, 2024, accusing her of hating his wife. According to reports, the man returned home intoxicated and started arguing with his mother. The argument quickly escalated as he threatened to kill her and […]
Nigerian Troops Eliminate Boko Haram Commander Abu Shekau and Four Others in Yobe Attack
In a major victory for Nigerian security forces, troops from Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai, working alongside local vigilantes, successfully repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists in the Sabon Fegi community of Buni Yadi, located in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The attack, which took place around 11 am, triggered a […]
Lagos Taskforce Captures Four Suspected Traffic Robbers
In a recent operation, the Lagos State Taskforce successfully arrested four men suspected of robbing motorists stuck in traffic. These individuals targeted drivers during rush hour when traffic jams are common, especially in areas with poor road conditions. The suspects, who are identified as Ismail Akinlade (26), Rasak Abiodun (25), Adefabi Gbolahan (25), and Rilwan […]
Nigerian and Eight Others Charged in US for $20 Million Money Laundering Scheme
Nine people, including a Nigerian national, have been accused of running a large-scale money laundering organization in the United States. The group is said to have laundered $20 million obtained through internet fraud schemes, such as business email compromise. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the charges on November 27, 2024. The accused, aged between […]