Ogun security guards set man ablaze after mistaking him for a thief
A tragic incident unfolded in the Agura Sabo area of Sagamu, Ogun State, where two security guards mistakenly set a man on fire, believing he was a thief. The victim, Basiru Aliu, a 44-year-old man, was helping his employer, Fatai Ifekoya, move belongings from his former home to a new residence in Ijokun around 7 […]
Cache of weapons recovered as police raid residence of man who shot his friend during heated argument in Abuja hotel
On December 26, 2024, a shocking incident unfolded at Najob Guest House in Bwari, Abuja. A heated argument between two friends turned violent when 33-year-old Obinna Nwigwe shot his friend, 29-year-old Andrew Philemon, with a pump-action rifle. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command responded quickly after receiving a distress call. When officers arrived at […]
32-year-old Woman Stabbed To Death By Her Boyfriend In South Africa
A tragic incident occurred in South Africa when 32-year-old Shimoné Fluks was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend. The crime took place on December 14, 2024, in the town of Bersig, Montagu, as confirmed by the advocacy group Women For Change. According to reports, Shimoné managed to run to a neighbor’s house seeking help after being […]
NDLEA Arrests 929 Suspects, Seizes 2.6 Tons Of Drugs In Kwara
In 2024, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) achieved a major victory in Kwara State’s battle against drug abuse. The agency arrested 929 individuals and seized an impressive 2.6 tons of illegal drugs throughout the year. Of the 929 suspects arrested, 839 were male, and 90 were female. The drugs seized included cannabis, Tramadol, […]
Gunmen Kill Five Security Operatives, Two Others In Anambra
A violent attack by gunmen in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Monday, December 30, 2024, resulted in the death of seven people. Among the victims were two unarmed civilians, who were preparing for a burial ceremony scheduled for January 2, 2025, and several security operatives. The gunmen opened fire around 11:20 a.m. […]
Police arrest three ‘Shila boys’ for attacking and robbing church goers in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three members of the Shila Boys gang, a group known for criminal activities, for robbing churchgoers in Yola. The police spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, shared that the gang of five attacked people on their way to church early on Sunday morning, December 29, 2024, in the Jimeta area of […]
Herdsmen Leader In Ondo Hacked To Death By Suspected Kidnappers
A tragic incident has occurred in Ondo State, where a herdsmen leader, Aliu Yunusa, was killed by suspected kidnappers. The unfortunate event happened as Yunusa was heading to his ranch near the Ilu-Abo junction in Akure South Local Government Area. Earlier in the day, the kidnappers had abducted Yunusa’s wife. However, he fought them off […]
Ogun police denies reports its officers demanded N40k to track phone of customer who allegedly kidnapped seven-year-old daughter of POS operator
The Ogun State Police Command has refuted claims that its officers demanded N40,000 to investigate a child kidnapping case in Sango Ota. The incident began when a social media user reported that 7-year-old Mercy Akande had been abducted on December 23. Mercy’s mother operates a PoS business in Sango Ota, where the suspect, a frequent […]
Police arrest 22 suspected criminals, recover dangerous weapons on Christmas Day
During the Christmas holiday, the Nigeria Police Force arrested 22 criminals, including armed robbers, kidnappers, and cultists, who were targeting innocent people. The police were quick to respond to reports of criminal activity across several states, successfully making arrests and recovering dangerous weapons. In Lagos, at 1 a.m. on Christmas Day, police officers received a […]
Three Men Trapped In Manhole Rescued In Abuja
In a dramatic rescue operation on December 26, 2024, three men were saved from a blocked manhole in the Guzape area of Asokoro District, Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) led the effort, with help from the FCT Fire Service and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Two of the trapped men […]