Nigerian gets 19-year jail term in US over $4m romance scam
A 40-year-old Nigerian, Leslie Mba, has been sentenced to 19 years in a United States federal prison for his role in a romance fraud and business email compromise scheme. The case involved losses estimated at about $4 million. A U.S. District Court judge handed him a 228-month sentence after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to […]
Kaduna: Bandits attack Kagarko, injure one, abduct scores
Armed bandits attacked Janjala Village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State in the early hours of March 2. The gunmen reportedly fired shots indiscriminately, leaving one resident injured and abducting several others. A 25-year-old victim, identified as Shamsu Adamu, sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to the General Hospital in Kagarko for […]
Police arrest suspected cattle rustlers, motorcycle thieves, others in Katsina
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested suspected cattle rustlers, motorcycle thieves and drug dealers in different operations across the state. Police said the arrests were part of renewed efforts to improve security under the leadership of Commissioner Dahiru Muhammad. According to police spokesman SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, officers intercepted a Golf 3 vehicle along […]
3 Factory workers allegedly abducted in Ibadan
Tension has risen in the Olojuoro area of Ibadan following the alleged abduction of three factory workers. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday in Oluyole Local Government Area. The victims were said to have been taken while having breakfast before starting work. The factory owner explained that CCTV footage showed armed […]
Oyo: Unknown assailants kill retired teacher
A 67-year-old retired teacher, Mr Abel Atilola, was killed by unknown assailants near his farm in Irawo, Tede, ATISBO local government area of Oyo State. The attack occurred on Monday while he was working on his farm. Authorities confirmed that the incident has been reported to the police, and an investigation has begun to identify […]
Police confirm killing of five worshippers in Kebbi mosque attack
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that five worshippers were killed in an attack on a mosque in Maiyama Local Government Area. The incident happened on Wednesday night during Taraweeh prayers in Dadin Kowa community. Police spokesperson Bashir Usman said suspected members of the Lakurawa group carried out the assault. Three other worshippers were […]
6 worshippers kidnapped during church service in Ondo
Six worshippers were abducted by gunmen during a church service at a Celestial Church of Christ along the Uso/Owo expressway in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day, according to the police. Ondo State Police spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed that the victims were taken to […]
DSS captures sixth Owo church attacker in Edo
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Sani Yusuf, the sixth suspect in the 2022 St. Francis Catholic Church attack in Owo, Ondo State, where over 40 worshippers were killed. He joins five others already facing prosecution for terrorism-related charges. Yusuf, a high-ranking ISWAP commander, had evaded capture for nearly four years before being […]
Kidnap kingpin bags life imprisonment for abducting Judge in A/ Ibom
A Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has sentenced Nkereuwem Felix Effiong to life imprisonment for the 2023 abduction of Justice Joy Unwana of the Akwa Ibom State High Court. Effiong was convicted on three counts, including conspiracy, secret cult membership, and kidnapping under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Effiong, from […]
Police recover arms, neutralize bandits in Kaduna
The Nigeria Police Force says its operatives in Kaduna State have intensified operations against banditry and illegal arms trade. Commissioner of Police Rabiu Muhammad disclosed that several bandits were neutralised and about 30 firearms recovered during a two-week intelligence-led offensive in February 2026. The clearance raids targeted criminal hideouts in Kajuru, Tafa, Igabi and Kauru […]