Two Suspects Arrested as NSCDC Discovers Illegal Refinery in Abia Forest
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Abia State recently discovered an illegal refinery hidden deep within a forest in the Isiala Ihie community, located in the Ugwunagbo Local Government Area. The operation, which took place on November 26, 2024, led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of large amounts […]
Two Arrested for Killing Police Officer in Adamawa State
In Adamawa State, two men have been arrested for the killing of Police Inspector Ibrahim Maizabuwa. The officer was murdered by attackers in Swa, located in the Lafiya Lamurde Local Government Area. After being questioned, the suspects admitted to the crime and led the police to a shallow grave where Maizabuwa’s body was buried. His […]
Lagos Furniture Maker Cleared of Rape Charges Involving His Four-Year-Old Daughter
A furniture maker from Lagos, Taiwo Opasina, has been acquitted of charges related to the sexual assault of his four-year-old daughter. The ruling was made on Tuesday by Justice Rahman Oshodi at the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court. Opasina, 35, had been accused of sexually assaulting his daughter in December 2017, but the […]
Lagos Environmental Taskforce Arrests 53 Suspected Drug Dealers
The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has arrested 53 individuals suspected of being involved in drug dealing and use. The operation, which took place today, targeted several known hotspots in the city, including 31 Road Junction, Bless Jah Street, Adenle Crescent, Owo Omo Osho Street in Gowon Estate, and Okunola Road in the Mosan-Okunola area of […]
Customs Returns Stolen Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, and Other Cars Worth ₦1.8 Billion to Canada
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully returned 21 stolen luxury cars, valued at over ₦1.8 billion, to Canada. These vehicles were smuggled into Nigeria by a criminal network, but thanks to a coordinated operation, they were intercepted and will soon be handed back to Canadian authorities. Customs Comptroller General Adewale Adeniyi explained that Nigeria […]
Kaduna Revenue Agency Closes Banks, Chicken Republic, and Other Businesses Over Unpaid Taxes
In a dramatic move aimed at enforcing tax compliance, the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) recently sealed off multiple businesses, including banks, restaurants, and hotels, for failing to pay Land Use Taxes. This bold action comes after a long period of non-payment, with tax liabilities totaling over N100 billion. The businesses affected by this […]
Four Nigerians Arrested in Libya for Drug Trafficking and Infectious Disease Violations
Libyan authorities recently arrested four Nigerian nationals in connection with drug trafficking and health violations. These arrests, reported by Migrant Rescue Watch on November 25, 2024, occurred in two separate incidents in Sabha and Bani Walid. In Sabha, the Criminal Investigation Department raided the residence of two Nigerian suspects. During the operation, officers seized 1,200 […]
Fake Police Officer Arrested In Kano
In a recent development, the Kano State Police Command arrested a 42-year-old man, Hamisu Ibrahim, for pretending to be a police officer. Ibrahim had been operating in the Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano, where he tricked people into believing he could help them secure bail for their relatives. The police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna […]
Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing Brother’s Wife in Anambra
The Anambra State Government has announced plans to charge a man, Nnamdi Nnebe, with attempted murder. Nnebe, who hails from Awka, is accused of stabbing his elder brother’s wife, Mrs. Njideka Nnebe, during a family disagreement. The dispute started when Nnamdi noticed children playing around his parked tricycle (keke) in front of the family compound. […]
NDLEA Achieves 9,043 Convictions and Arrests 52 Drug Barons
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has achieved significant milestones in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse over the past three years. The agency announced securing 9,034 convictions and arresting 52,901 individuals, including 52 high-profile drug barons, during this period. Buba Marwa, the NDLEA’s Chief Executive Officer, shared these updates at a business […]