Police arrest more suspects over killing of Lagos monarch’s son
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested more suspects linked to the killing of Prince Ademola Akinloye. The prince, who is the son of Oba Tijani Akinloye, was reportedly attacked and shot by gunmen in Lagos. The incident happened on August 26, 2024, along Chevron Drive near Ebeano Supermarket in the Agungi area. Police earlier […]
Armed Robbers Blow Up Cash Van And Escape With Cash In Soweto Heist
Residents of Braamfischerville were left shocked after armed robbers attacked a cash-in-transit van in broad daylight. CCTV footage shows several suspects surrounding the armored vehicle within seconds before carrying out the robbery. The attackers reportedly used explosives to blast open the cash compartment, causing a loud explosion that sent smoke and debris into the air. […]
Zamfara: Gunmen impose curfew on Senator Bilbis’ hometown, demand N30m
Gunmen have reportedly imposed a curfew on a community in Zamfara State, the hometown of Sahabi Alhaji Ya’u Bilbis. The armed group is said to have demanded a payment of N30 million from residents of the area. According to local reports, the attackers warned villagers to remain indoors during specific hours, creating fear and uncertainty […]
EFCC Arraigns Two Bank Officials Over Alleged $306,667, €50,250
Two officials of FSDH Merchant Bank Limited have been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged fraud involving $306,667.81 and €50,250. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement released on its official platform, confirming that the suspects were brought before the court to face multiple charges. The defendants, Bakare […]
Civil Defence Officer Arrested Over Alleged Car Snatchings In Orozo, FCT
A Civil Defence officer has been arrested for alleged involvement in a series of car snatchings in the Orozo area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The arrest follows a spike in reported vehicle thefts and a coordinated security operation. Authorities say the officer was linked to multiple car theft cases after intelligence-led surveillance and […]
UK lawmaker’s husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China
British MP Joani Reid has said she has never visited China or raised China-related issues in Parliament after her husband, David Taylor, was arrested on suspicion of spying for the country. Taylor is one of three men detained by the Metropolitan Police under the National Security Act 2023. Reid stressed she had no reason to […]
Troops neutralize kidnapper, rescue victims, arrest suspects in Edo
Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and rescued four abducted victims during security operations in Edo State. The operation was carried out with support from the Edo State Security Corps. According to Captain Kennedy Anyanwu, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the brigade […]
Serial killer who confessed to 23 murders sentenced to life imprisonment
A High Court in Wa has sentenced a man identified as Shariff Abdulai, also known as Cristos, to life imprisonment after he admitted to several killings. The conviction followed his guilty plea to multiple murder charges brought against him by prosecutors. According to the Ghana Police Service, Abdulai confessed in court to killing 23 people […]
Oyo man bludgeons his brother to d3ath with heavy rock for “shooting him in dream”
A 43-year-old man, Lateef Suleiman, has been arrested in Sepeteri, Oyo State, for allegedly bludgeoning his elder brother, Mustapha Amidu, to death with a heavy rock. The suspect claimed he attacked his brother because he dreamt that Mustapha had shot him. The incident occurred in Saki East Local Government Area, and the victim was rushed […]
Father who gifted gun to school shooter son is convicted of murd£r
A jury in Georgia has found Colin Gray guilty of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter over his son’s 2024 school shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder. Prosecutors said he allowed his teenage son access to a firearm used in the attack. The verdict was reached after less than two hours of deliberation. The shooting […]