Oyo Police Present 15 Suspected Cultists and Robbers Arrested
The Oyo State Police Command has taken action against rising crime in Ibadan by arresting 15 suspected cultists and armed robbers. The arrests were announced on Monday at the Command headquarters in Eleyele by the State Commissioner of Police, Ayodele Sonubi. While addressing journalists, Sonubi expressed concern about the growing problem of cultism in the […]
Oil theft: Troops confiscate 130,000 litres of stolen products, arrest suspects
The Nigerian Army has made significant strides in the fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta, seizing over 130,000 litres of stolen oil and arresting ten oil thieves. This latest operation, carried out by troops from the 6th Division in collaboration with other security agencies, targeted illegal oil refining activities in several areas. In […]
IGP visits family of man ‘tortured’ to death in Kwara; orders probe
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, visited Ilorin, Kwara State, following the tragic death of 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri. The young man, who was allegedly killed by police officers, died under suspicious circumstances while in custody. Jimoh was arrested on December 19, 2024, after being accused of owing N220,000 to […]
Police deny asking Nigerians to beat, stone officers searching their phones
The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun instructed citizens to attack officers who request to search their phones. The false report went viral on social media, causing confusion. A message circulated online, claiming that the IGP advised Nigerians to “beat up any policeman who asks to […]
Ebonyi man allegedly kills wife over yam
In a tragic incident in Ebonyi State, a 40-year-old man, Joshua Nwafor, is accused of killing his wife, Charity, over a disagreement about a tuber of yam. The couple had lived peacefully in their home in Nsokkara, Ezza South Local Government Area, for 17 years. The trouble began when Joshua decided to cook yam for […]
Two Nigerians Arrested For Drug Trafficking In South Africa
South African authorities recently arrested two Nigerian men, Chima Ihekwoaba (44) and Uchechukwu Mbaogu (26), on charges of drug trafficking. The operation, led by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team in Port Shepstone, was supported by other units, including Crime Intelligence, the K9 Unit, and Tactical Response teams. The arrests were made in Park […]
Turkey-based Nigerian man sentenced to one year imprisonment for drug trafficking
A Nigerian man, Anoke Kingsley Roomy, who was based in Turkey, has been sentenced to one year in prison for attempting to export 600 grams of tramadol, a controlled substance. The sentence was handed down by a Federal High Court in Lagos on December 19, 2024, after Roomy pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges. Roomy […]
NDLEA destroys six-hectare Indian hemp farm in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully destroyed a six-hectare Indian hemp farm in Alaka village, Ogun State. This action is part of their ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region. The operation led to the arrest of four suspects, and investigations are still underway to gather more information on the […]
Agidigbo FM Reacts: ‘We Warned People to Stop Coming, but They Ignored Us’
Agidigbo FM, a radio station in Oyo, has issued a statement following the deadly stampede at the 2024 Children’s Fun Fair in Ibadan. The station clarified its role in the event, stating that it had urged the public to avoid the venue but many still attended, leading to the tragic incident. On December 18, 2024, […]
Nigerian Woman Arrested In India With 12kg Drugs Worth ₦13 Million (Photos)
In Bengaluru, India, a major drug bust has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Nigerian woman, Roselime Oluchi Ikeoha. Police recovered 12 kilograms of MDMA valued at approximately ₦13 million (Rs 24 crore). Roselime, who had been living in the city for five years, ran a grocery shop in the TC Palya area. Police […]