NSCDC arrests 17 suspected vandals in Yobe
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 17 people for allegedly vandalizing telecom masts and power installations in Yobe State. The arrest was made by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, led by Commandant AS Dandaura. According to a statement by NSCDC spokesperson Afolabi Babawale, the operation followed a directive from NSCDC […]
Kano police arrest suspected kidnappers, recover firearms
The Kano State Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim and arrested two suspects during an operation in Munture Forest, Rano Local Government Area (LGA). The police also recovered weapons and stolen livestock during the raid. According to the police spokesperson, the Anti-Kidnapping Squad launched the operation after receiving a report from a local […]
Katsina Hisbah shuts down nightclubs over immorality concerns
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has banned all nightclub activities in the state, saying the move is to uphold moral values and follow Islamic principles. In a statement released on Wednesday, February 19, Hisbah Commander-General Dr. Aminu Usman (Abu Ammar) said nightclub owners must shut down their businesses to prevent immoral activities, protect societal values, […]
Zamfara: NDLEA arrests 3 suspects attempting to supply ammunition to bandits
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested three men in Zamfara State for attempting to smuggle live ammunition to bandits. The suspects were caught during a stop-and-search operation in Tsafe Local Government Area on Tuesday. NDLEA officers stopped a vehicle for inspection and found 80 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition hidden in a […]
Two suspected killers of Anambra lawmaker escape from police custody
Two men suspected of killing Anambra State lawmaker, Justice Azuka, have escaped from police custody. Justice Azuka was kidnapped by gunmen in Inland Town, Onitsha, on December 24, 2024. After weeks of searching, a joint security team found his decomposed body under the Second Niger Bridge in Onitsha on February 6, 2025. The police arrested […]
FCT police apprehend suspect who allegedly killed friend after a meal
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police have arrested a 23-year-old man, Iliayasu Mohammed, for allegedly killing his friend, Safillahi Muhammad, after inviting him for a meal. The incident took place in Dakwa, a community in the Municipal Area Council of Abuja. According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the police received a […]
Niger State Government cracks down on illegal mining, arrests 33 suspects
The Niger State government has taken strong action against illegal mining, arresting 33 suspects in the Gbokuchi-Kotongba area of Paikoro Local Government. This operation took place on February 17, 2025, and was led by Alhaji Yunusa Nahauni, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mineral Resources. The team also included officers from the State Sector […]
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, […]