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FCT Police Capture Infamous Bandits Plotting Attacks on Government Institutions and More

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police have successfully arrested four dangerous criminals who have been causing chaos in the area. According to SP Josephine Adeh, the police spokesperson, these suspects are known kidnappers involved in numerous killings and kidnappings in Abuja. The suspects are identified as Yau Sani (also known as Baba, who is an […]

Police Seize Explosives and Hazardous Materials from Criminal Camp in Anambra

In a recent and crucial operation, police in Anambra State have successfully uncovered explosives and dangerous materials hidden in a criminal camp located in Ihaila. This discovery was part of a coordinated effort by joint security operatives in Imo State, aimed at combating rising crime in the area. Operation Overview The operation was initiated following […]

Gunmen Kill Doctor in Benue: Community in Mourning

On August 29, 2024, Dr. Utoo Joshua Msughter, a 47-year-old medical doctor, was tragically shot dead by gunmen while traveling in his car from Ugba to Anyiin in Benue. The attack occurred on the road, and the community is deeply saddened by his untimely death. Dr. Msughter was buried on September 11, 2024, in a […]

The Rising Tide of Mob Justice in Nigeria: A Threat to Society

Mob justice, or jungle justice, is becoming a serious issue in Nigeria, with a recent case in Imo State highlighting its frightening impact. On September 2, 2024, a couple accused of stealing a motorcycle was brutally burned to death by a mob in the Orogwe-Ohii area. This act of public violence, carried out by angry […]

Abia state Man Allegedly Gouges Out Wife’s Eyes in Ritualistic Attack

In a horrifying turn of events in Abia State, Nigeria, a man has been accused of a brutal attack on his wife, gouging out her eyes with a knife while she slept. This disturbing incident has shocked the local community and raised serious concerns about ritualistic violence in the region. The suspect, a resident of […]

Two Men Arrested for Allegedly Robbing Commercial Sex Workers in Lagos

In a recent development, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended two men suspected of robbing three commercial sex workers in the city. The arrest was confirmed by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who provided details of the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The unfortunate event took place on August 23, […]

EFCC Arrests Four for Impersonating Chairman Ola Olukoyede in $1 Million Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently arrested four people who were allegedly involved in a $1 million fraud by pretending to be the Commission’s Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede. According to a statement released by the EFCC on August 29, 2024, the suspects—Ojobo Joshua, Aliyu Hashim, Thomas Oduh, and Paul Ogiji—were apprehended on Wednesday, […]

Kaduna Man Kills 25-Year-Old Woman After She Rejects His Advances

A man named Sambo Paul, married to two wives, has been accused of killing a 25-year-old woman, Saraphina Daniel, with a cutlass in Kaduna State after she refused his romantic advances. The tragic event took place in Kasabere, a community in the Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna, on August 19, 2024. According to the […]

How Security Forces Neutralized Over 30 Kidnappers in Enugu State

In the past two weeks, security forces in Enugu State have successfully neutralized over 30 suspected kidnappers and criminals in a series of operations. This significant achievement includes members of the Biafra Auto Pilot, also known as Unknown Gunmen, a notorious faction that broke away from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and is loyal […]

Police Arrest Three Criminals and Recover Weapons in Imo State

The Imo State Police Command recently arrested three notorious criminals who have been causing fear and insecurity in the Nekede community. This arrest came after a series of incidents that involved armed robbery, cult-related activities, and the theft of motorcycles in the area. On Thursday, August 15, 2024, the police spokesperson, ASP Okoye Henry, released […]