Bandits k!ll worshiper, abduct others in Sokoto mosque
Gunmen suspected to be bandits stormed a mosque in Marnona village, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, during early morning prayers. They killed one person and kidnapped several worshipers. Witnesses said the attackers, who were armed with sophisticated weapons, arrived on Sunday, August 10, 2025, and opened fire on people praying, throwing the community […]
Kano police investigate killing of governor’s aide, mob attack on robbery suspects
The Kano State Police are looking into two different events that happened in Kwalwa Quarters, within Kano Municipal Local Government Area. The first event took place on August 4, 2025, around 7:30 pm. Unknown attackers entered the home of Sadiq Shu’aibu, also known as Sadiq Gentle. During the attack, he was stabbed and robbed of […]
Man shot d3ad inside church in Akwa Ibom
A tragic event has shaken the quiet community of Ikot Oku Usung village in Akwa Ibom State. A 45-year-old man, Udeme Sunday Uko, lost his life after being shot while sleeping with his wife and children inside a church. The incident happened in the early hours of Monday, August 4, 2025. His wife, Mfon Udeme […]
FCT police arrests two sisters who staged their abduction and demanded N5m from their father
Police in Abuja have arrested four people — including two sisters — after uncovering a shocking plan to fake a kidnapping and trick their own father into paying a ransom of five million naira. It all started when Mr. Innocent, who lives in Jikwoyi Phase II, reported that his 16-year-old daughter, Lead Way Innocent, had […]
10 men arrested ‘for sexually abusing six children aged between 13 and 15’ over three year period
Ten men have been arrested in Bradford following serious accusations of child abuse. The alleged crimes involve six children who were between 13 and 15 years old when the abuse reportedly happened. West Yorkshire Police stated that the suspects are aged between 49 and 71. All of them have been questioned and released on bail […]
Eight children rushed to hospital after summer camp ‘poisoning’ as man ,76, is arrested by police
Eight children have been taken to the hospital after a suspected poisoning incident at a summer holiday camp in Leicestershire. Police responded to an emergency report after several kids suddenly fell ill while attending a camp on Canal Lane, Stathern. Medical teams from East Midlands Ambulance Service quickly arrived at the scene. They set up […]
Police arrest vigilante and two others for housebreaking and theft in Niger State, recover 30 phones, generator, solar batteries
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a vigilante and two other suspects for breaking into a house and stealing several valuable items. The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, shared in a statement on Tuesday, July 29, that the police recovered one generator, 30 mobile phones, eight SIM cards, two solar batteries, 145 […]
South Africa’s police minister placed on leave amid organised crime allegations
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to step aside immediately because of serious accusations that connect him to organised crime. Ramaphosa made this announcement during a live TV broadcast on Sunday night. He explained that the claims were very serious and could harm the country’s constitution and safety. To deal […]
Teenager arrested while trying to sell human foetus as beef
A 19-year-old boy in Zimbabwe has been arrested for trying to sell a human foetus, claiming it was beef. The incident happened in the busy streets of Harare, and police stepped in after someone reported his strange behaviour. The police, through their official X (formerly Twitter) account, explained what happened. They said the suspect, named […]
Gunmen Attack Anambra Community Meeting, Kill 10, Injure Others
Gunmen driving two SUV vehicles attacked a gathering in Ogboji, a town in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Monday evening. Over ten people were killed, and several others got injured. The attackers stormed the venue where people—believed to be from Ebonyi State—were holding a meeting. Without warning, they started shooting at […]