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 […]
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 […]