15 arrested for internet fraud in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 people suspected of internet fraud in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The anti-corruption agency announced the arrest on Tuesday through its official X account. According to the EFCC, the suspects were apprehended at Amax Apartment in Guzape after investigators received reliable information linking them to […]
Cybercrime: Japan and Nigeria police arrest 11 suspects for identity theft, romance scams; recover $33,320
A joint operation between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has resulted in the arrest of 11 people involved in serious cybercrimes, including identity theft, romance scams, and fraud. These crimes were mainly targeting victims in Japan. The investigation began after the NPF received a report on April 3, 2024, […]
Oba Joseph Oloyede in FBI custody over $4.2m alleged fraud
Oba Joseph Oloyede, the traditional ruler of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Nigeria, has been taken into custody by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He is accused of conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering. Oloyede, who became king in 2019, regularly traveled between Nigeria and the United States for both personal and royal duties. However, […]
NAFDAC Seals 3,000 Shops In Lagos, Seizes 12 Truckloads Of Fake Drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken strong action against the sale of fake and illegal medicines in Lagos. In the first week of enforcement, officials shut down over 3,000 shops in the Idumota Open Drug Market. During the raid, NAFDAC officers found serious violations. Some vaccines were stored […]
Alleged police extorting of N62m: RULAAC petitions PSC
A human rights group, the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), has asked the Police Service Commission (PSC) to launch an independent investigation into serious allegations against officers of the Enugu State Police Command. The case involves a businessman, Olu Agwu, who claimed he was abducted in Abia State, blindfolded, and taken to […]
Fear, concerns as Kano hospital turns ‘beehive’ of phone-snatching, other criminal activities
Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital (MMSH) in Kano, one of the biggest state-owned hospitals in Nigeria, is now struggling with serious security issues. Reports say that criminals, including phone snatchers and armed robbers, are increasing in the area, making it unsafe for hospital workers, patients, and visitors. A social media post by a concerned citizen, Ahmed […]
NSCDC arrests two crude oil thieves, recovers exhibits in Abia State
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspects for stealing crude oil in Abia State. The suspects, Chukwuekpe Okeke (40 years old) and Kingsley Madubuachi Conelius (31 years old), were caught siphoning oil from a damaged pipeline at Umuhololo/Etitiuzor Road, Owaza in Ukwa-West Local Government Area. The arrest was made by […]
NAFDAC Impounds 10 Trucks Of Fake Drugs In Anambra Market (photo)
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken action against fake and expired drugs at the Ogbo-Ogwu Bridge Head Market in Onitsha, Anambra State. The agency seized 10 trucks loaded with counterfeit and expired medicines during an enforcement operation in the market. According to NAFDAC, the market contained several shops […]
Missing final year Kwara student found dismembered in home of Islamic cleric she met on Facebook
A shocking crime has been uncovered in Ilorin, Kwara State, as a missing final-year student, Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde, was found dismembered in the home of an Islamic cleric she met on Facebook. The suspect, Abdulrahman Mohad Ballo, reportedly lured Yetunde after connecting with her on social media and getting her phone number. Reports indicate that […]
Police Officers Kidnap Businessman In Enugu, Threaten To Label Him IPOB/ESN Memb
A disturbing case of police misconduct has surfaced in Enugu, Nigeria, where officers allegedly kidnapped and extorted a businessman, threatening to label him as a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) or its security arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to reports, Mr. Olu Agwu was abducted from his village in Abiriba, […]