News Category - Crime
NDLEA Detains 6 Suspects Behind Seized N6.7B Opioid, Tramadol, Codeine
NDLEA spokesman said the breakthrough was made possible following the arrest of two men, identified as EGBO INNOCENT UDALOR and CHUKWE EMMANUEL at Apple Junction, in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos, while conveying three hundred cartons of opioids in a truck.
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FG Secures US Cooperation on Coordinator Response to Terrorists, Violent Extremist Groups
This follows discussions last week between a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser, NUHU RIBADU, and US officials in Washington DC.
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NDLEA Detains Ship, 20 Filipino Crew Over Cocaine Shipment from Brazil
NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, FEMI BABAFEMI, said the illicit drug consignment was discovered on board the vessel on Sunday, November 16, following which the Ship Master, Captain QUINO EUGENE CORPUS and nineteen other crew members were taken into custody for investigation.
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Hospital Cleaner Impersonates Medical Doctor to Deceive and Exploit Female Victim
Twenty-eight-year-old VICTOR CLETUS was arrested following a complaint lodged by an unnamed victim, who claimed that the man contacted her on Snapchat and presented himself as a surgeon at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital.
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Terror Attack on Catholic School: Niger State Govt Blames School Mgt
The Secretary to the State Government, ABUBAKAR USMAN, said the state government had earlier received credible intelligence indicating elevated security threats across Niger Nort Senatorial District.
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Nnamdi Kanu Bags Life Imprisonment for Terrorism
Justice OMOTOSHO cited several materials to support his decisions, including an exhibit relating to KANU’s purported broadcasts during the violent disruption of the EndSARS protests in Lagos in October 2020.
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Police Intercept Motorcycle Rider Transporting Corpse of "Murdered" Wife
The Ogun State Police Command gave the name of the suspect as GODONU LOWE, saying he was arrested while fleeing from Omolende village, through Idogo.
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Terror Attacks: ADC Knocks APC-Led Administration for Lacking Capacity
National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, BOLAJI ABDULLAHI, who shared the views, said the increasing wave of attacks appear to give vent to the Christian genocide narrative of the United States.
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Wanted Drug Baron Arrested in Ikota, Lagos, As NDLEA Recovers Large Quantities of Enhanced Cannabis Variants
NDLEA spokesman, FEMI BABAFEMI, said the suspect later led the operatives to his warehouse, also within Ago Palace Way, where jumbo bags and cartons stuffed with Loud variant of Cannabis, weighing over one thousand, seven hundred kilograms, was recovered.
Read More →EFCC Hands Over N104.1m Recovered Fund to Niger State Government
The funds were recovered from Kiara Rice Mills Limited, located in Kpatsuwa Village, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, representing the company’s unremitted tax liabilities that accrued between 2021 and 2024.
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Commission Chairman Forced to Resign Over Employment Racketeering in Cross River State
Governor BASSEY EDET OTU says he has ordered the immediate suspension of the compromised recruitment process, pending a transparent and merit-driven review.
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Fleeing Robbers Abandon Lexus Car in Sagamu, Ogun State
On sighting the patrol team, the hoodlums fled in different directions, prompting a hot chase by the police. The suspects’ operational vehicle — a black Lexus GS 350 with registration number OGUN TTD 452 TT — was recovered at the entrance of the community.
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NDLEA Engages US-DEA, UK-NCA to Investigate N338b Cocaine Seized at Lagos Port
The PTML operators had noticed the consignment in an empty container last weekend and invited port stakeholders including NDLEA, Customs and other security agencies for joint examination.
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There is Genocide in Nigeria - Prof Bolaji Akinyemi
Professor BOLA AKINYEMI warned that Nigeria will pay heavily if it does not accept the assistance of the United States and continues to play games with the Islamist insurgency in the country.
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Lagos Courts Convict 5 Drug Kingpins, As Celebrity Club Owner, Pretty Mike Secures N50m Bail
The convicts include OLASUPO MICHAEL OLADIMEJI, MUAEZEE ADEMOLA OGUNBIYI, and SOLA ADEGOKE who were arraigned before Justice MUSA KAKAKI of the Federal High Court in Lagos and sentenced to five years in prison each, without the option of fine.
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Trump Military Threat: Senator Dickson Prescribes Options to Contain Bloodletting By Rampaging Islamist Terrorists
This is a direct affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty and should not be tolerated any further. President Trump’s statement is a wake-up call to action. If the Nigerian government is unable to address this issue effectively, then it must collaborate with those who can help us flush out these terrorists.
Read More →Police Burst Gang of Cameroonian Traffickers, Kidnappers Operating in Mowe, Ogun State
During the operation, the detectives rescued a woman, identified as KENGNE MAEVA, and also arrested a male and female suspects whose names were given as TINGUE STEPHEN and NDZANA KAMGA ISIDORE.
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Ifo Residents Jubilate, As Police Arrest 4 Armed Robbers Terrorizing Ogun Communities
The Commissioner of Police instructed the Area Commanders of Sango-Ota and Ifo to reinforce security measures at identified flashpoints throughout the yuletide season to deter criminal activities and ensure safety of lives and property.
Read More →Police Track Down Lagos Cab Driver Accused of Serial Rape, Robbery of Female Passengers
The PPRO said a red-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle used by the suspect for his operations was also recovered by the police, while the man is currently in detention.
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NAFDAC Uncovers Counterfeit Cialis 20mg Tablets Selling at N47,000 Less Market Value for Original
The agency disclosed that the counterfeit Cialis 20mg tablets are being sold openly in the market at an average price of Eight Thousand Naira per pack, as against the genuine product, which is retailed at about Fifty-Five Thousand per pack.
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Court Discharges 12 Persons Accused of Killing Police Officer in Rivers State, Awards N12m Against Police
They were accused of killing Police Inspector EREKERE at the Taaba Police Division in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, on April 24, 2024, during a stop-and-search operation, while they were traveling to Akwa Ibom for a traditional marriage.
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Nnamdi Kanu Makes U-turn on Terrorism Trial, Refuses to Open Defence
NNAMDI KANU said having gone through the case-file, he realised that there was no valid charge against him and that he was being subjected to unlawful trial.
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Lagos Night Club Owner, Pretty Mike, Arrested for Alleged Drug Party
The NDLEA spokesman said the raid followed intelligence about the drug party, with undercover operatives infiltrating the venue between 11pm on Saturday, October 25, before disrupting the gathering at about 3am on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
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NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Consignment Concealed in 70 Cocoa Butter Containers at Lagos Airport Export Shed
NDLEA spokesman, FEMI BABAFEMI said operatives also arrested three suspects in a series of follow-up operations across Lagos.
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Nnamdi Kanu's Terrorism Trial Stalled Due To Delayed Access To Case File
Following the development, the trial judge adjourned the case till October 27 for the defendant to open his defence, warning that the six days granted Kanu to conduct his defence, which began on October 23, will not be extended.
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Treason, Terrorism Charges: Kanu Makes U-Turn; Agrees to Open Defence, Shortlist 23 Witnesses
The list of witnesses he intends to summon before the court include former Minister of Defence, retired General THEOPHILUS DANJUMA, former Chief of Army Staff, General TUKUR BURATAI, and Lagos State Governor, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU.
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NDLEA Takes Drug Integrity Test and Visa Clearance Certification Online, Launches DITViCAS Portal
The system is part of innovations designed to streamline operations of the NDLEA, remove bottlenecks in processing of travel documents and curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.
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#EndSARS at Five: Why Police Reform Has Failed Nigeria - And What Must Change
Nigeria does not need another panel or rebranded tactical unit. The roadmap for genuine reform already exists. What is lacking is political will and institutional accountability.
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Fleeing Thieves Abandon 75 Mobile Gadgets, 5 Laptops in Ikeja
The Commander of the Rapid Response Squad, CSP Shola Jejeloye, stated that preliminary investigations revealed the items were stolen property hurriedly abandoned by the suspects.
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Lagos Police Smashes Vicious Car Snatching, Robbery Gang
The suspects arrested are: Taiwo Alabi “m”, 42 years; Ogedengbe Lowis “m”, 46 years; Ighodalo Enato Francis “m”, 37 years; and Osaro Eghe Abiodun “m”, 34 years.
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