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Yahoo boy caught with girlfriend’s head in polythene bag

A middle-aged man, suspected to be a “Yahoo boy” (an Internet fraudster), was arrested after allegedly killing his girlfriend for ritual purposes. The incident took place in Agwan Sarki, a border area between Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Security agents acted on a tip-off and tracked the suspect to an uncompleted building. […]

Man Arrested For Shooting Friend After Argument In Abuja – Crime

A 33-year-old man, Obinna Nwigwe, has been arrested by the police in Abuja for allegedly shooting his friend, Andrew Philemon, during a heated argument. The incident took place at the Najob Guest House in Bwari, Abuja. According to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police, they responded to a distress call about gunfire on Thursday. When […]

Police Eliminate Notorious Kidnap Kingpin Behind Multiple Murders in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has successfully taken down a notorious kidnapper and cult leader, Nkem ThankGod, popularly known as “2man.” This criminal was behind several heinous crimes, including the murders of four police officers, two Shell staff, a youth leader, and others in Rivers State. Nkem, aged 42, was a key figure in the […]

Doctor Kidnapped by Gunmen from Private Clinic in Delta

In a troubling incident, gunmen abducted Dr. Donatus Nwasor, a medical doctor, from his private clinic in Utagba-Uno, Ndokwa West, Delta State. The event took place as the doctor was finishing his workday. Reports say that Dr. Nwasor was preparing to leave around 8 p.m. when he received a phone call. As he stepped out […]

Man Detained for Killing 65-Year-Old Woman Over N3,000 in Ondo

In a shocking incident in Ondo State, a 20-year-old man named Friday Akinmade has been arrested for the murder of a 65-year-old woman. The event took place in Owo, where Akinmade accused the woman of stealing N3,000 from him. Reports indicate that in a fit of anger, Akinmade attacked the elderly woman with a wooden […]

Suspected Kidnapper Arrested and Ransom Recovered in Nasarawa

In Nasarawa State, police have arrested a man suspected of being involved in a kidnapping case and recovered part of the ransom paid. On October 27, 2024, the Nasarawa State Police Command announced the arrest of Abdulkarim Zakari from Konba village in Wamba Local Government Area. He admitted to being part of the gang that […]

Man Arrested for Stabbing His Aunt to Death in Gombe

In a tragic incident in Gombe State, Jonathan James has been arrested for the stabbing death of his 65-year-old aunt, Ramatu Musa. The attack occurred in the Badagaza Quarters area, where he allegedly used a knife to take her life. The police spokesperson, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, confirmed the details in a statement on October 25, […]

Edo Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of Lagos Uber Driver

The Edo State Police have announced the arrest of John Ochekwu Abraham for his alleged role in the murder of Usman Umaru, an Uber driver in Lagos. This news was reported by the police’s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Joel Yamu, in a statement released on Sunday in Benin City. Preliminary investigations revealed that Abraham […]

Man Arrested for Killing 27-Year-Old in Gombe

In a shocking incident that has left the Gombe community in disbelief, the police have arrested a 20-year-old man, Haruna Ibrahim, for the murder of 27-year-old Auwalu Maigadali. The tragic event occurred on October 2, 2024, in the Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State. According to the police spokesperson, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, Maigadali was […]