News Category - Crime
COURT ADMITS MORE EVIDENCE IN N2.7B FRAUD TRIAL OF FMR AVIATION MINISTER, HADI SIRIKA, OTHERS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Sirika alongside his daughter Fatima Sirika, son in-law Jalal Sule Hamma and Al Buraq Global Investment Limited on amended six-count charge, bordering on abuse of office.
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EFCC ARREST SKIT-MAKER FOR NAIRA ABUSE
Sa'ad recorded and shared a video of himself on his Tik Tok and Instagram account wherein he was seen throwing Naira notes on the floor and deliberately stepping on them and daring the EFCC to have him arrested.
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FUBARA'S CPS ABANDONS FB PAGE DUE TO REPEATED HACKING, CREATES NEW ONE
Nelson Chukwudi dissociate himself from offensive materials, and wish to inform his followers that he had stopped using that page to provide them with his content.
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POLICE KILL KIDNAPPER, RESCUE VICTIM IN ENUGU
The suspects, operating in aNissan vehicle, abducted the victim in his Mercedes Jeep after firing sporadic gunshots within the Government Residential Area (GRA) of Enugu at about 9:00 p.m. on May 2, 2025.
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POLICE NABS ORILE MURDER SUSPECT IN KOGI STATE, RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE
Abubakar Iliyasu allegedly committed the crime on April 2, 2025, after he forcibly gained access to the victim’s premises and fled in her Toyota Sienna vehicle.
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NDLEA RECORDS MASSIVE DRUG SEIZURES IN LAGOS, PORT HARCOURT
* N3.4billion worth of opioids seized in Lagos, PH * NDLEA uncovers drugs in chocolate tins * Intercepts 942 explosives going to Zamfara * Italy, Iraq-bound consignments in body creams * Arrests wanted drug kingpin after 10 months in hiding
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EFCC ARREST 3 SUSPECTS BEHIND FAKE Q-NET PLATFORM, ONLINE UNIVERSITY
The suspects are Olaniyan Joshua, Oyetunde Julius Akano, and Victor Oluwale. They were arrested on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, in Abuja, and are currently undergoing interrogation in the Commission.
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POLICE NABS 35-YEAR-OLD ADEOLA ADEWALE FOR MURDER AT SERVICE APARTMENT IN ABULE-EGBA
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed in a statement that Adeola and 65-year-old Adebayo checked into the service apartment on March 27, 2025, and the dead body of the man was found abandoned two days later.
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NDLEA IMPOUNDS OVER N1B HARD DRUGS IN LAGOS HOTEL
NDLEA operatives also recorded a major interdiction in Jigawa and Kano, resulting in the seizure of consignments of opioids being moved from Kano to Niger Republic and Yobe state through Jigawa on Wednesday April 23, 2025.
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THREE SUSPECTS IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR POSSESSION OF HUMAN BODY PARTS IN OGUN STATE
The suspects are 36-year-old Sunday Akintobi, a resident of Itoku area in Abeokuta; 40-year-old Oladimeji Olaniran; and 38-year-old Isaiah Tijani.
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NIGERIA POLICE SHOULD STOP GETTING INVOLVED IN LAND MATTERS - BAYO AKINLADE
As Solicitors to Richard D. Adelu, Eunice A. Adelu and Babatunde Aina of Celestial Church of Christ, Zion Parish, off Freedom Way, Itedo, Lekki, he complained of the unlawful arrest and detention of sixteen members and workmen at the church property on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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IGP CELEBRATES SEGT. THEOPHILUS TANKO FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIP AT CHINESE UNIVERSITY
His academic journey began with a one-year mandatory course in Chinese language at Nanjing Normal University, after which he proceeded to Jiangsu Police Institute for his Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
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MARWA PUSHES FOR NDLEA DRUG TEST FOR NYSC, OTHERS
Marwa said the push for drug integrity test for youth corps members, prospective couples and others is not punitive but to discourage substance abuse and provide early treatment for those who test positive.
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NDLEA INTERCEPTS COCAINE CONCEALED IN SAUDI-BOUND RELIGIOUS BOOKS, ARRESTS BANDITS SUPPLIER WITH DRUGS IN PRIVATE PART
The hard drugs shipment was uncovered at a courier company in Lagos on Tuesday April 15, 2025 when officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation were searching through export going to Saudi Arabia.
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MARWA MOTIVATES OFFICERS, AS NDLEA COMMISSIONS STAFF QUARTERS, REHAB FACILITY IN KANO
The NDLEA Boss acknowledged the sacrifices being made daily by officers of the agency in a bid to rid the country of illicit drugs, and urged them to continue to stand up to the challenge of the drug menace.
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WRONGFUL ACCUSATION: OBI PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION OF 2023 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN SENSATION, QUADRI YUSUF ALABI
The former governor of Anambra State observed that Quadri's determination is not just inspiring, as it marks a call to action, adding that he was committed to ensuring that he gets the education he desires and deserves.
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3 NDLEA OFFICERS IN HOSPITAL FOR GUNSHOT WOUNDS DURING ABUJA RAID
NDLEA operatives recovered 74 bottles of codeine, 10 litres of codeine syrup, 48grams of tramadol 225mg and 4.9kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis, as well as five android phones from the location.
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DEFEND YOURSELVES AGAINST PRO-FULANI MILITIA KILLING SPREE IN PLATEAU AND BENUE - SMBLF
The group noted that it may appear that the Nigerian state had surrendered its sovereignty and territory to the wanton violation by an ethnic nationality which members are acclaimed to have no respect for the territorial boundary and integrity of modern nation states.
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EASTER HOLIDAYS: POLICE ON RED ALERT IN LAGOS
Wishes all Christian Faithfuls a delightful and Happy Easter Celebration.
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POLICE FOIL ATTEMPTED ROBBERY, RECOVER FIREARM, AMMUNITION
In their bid to escape from the scene, the suspects abandoned a black bag in the process, which contained a Beretta pistol, with one live ammunition, as well as a cutlass, a knife, and assorted charms.
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EFCC ARREST 40 SUSPECTED INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN NIGER STATE
Operatives recovered fetish items that included three calabashes that were adorned with feathers, as well as traditionally made soap and sponge, a bottle of hot drink, 20 cowries, a waist bead and four lady’s underwear, among others.
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The suspect is presently undergoing psychological evaluation, as initial observations suggest signs of mental instability.
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PLATEAU KILLINGS: IGP ORDERS IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT OF ASSETS, TACTICAL SQUADS
The operations involves significant reinforcements, including additional units of tactical personnel, state-of-the-art drones for enhanced surveillance, Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), units of Police Mobile Force, helicopters, and specialized platoons from the Special Intervention Squad (SIS).
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'THE HUB' CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
“Human trafficking is a complex and pervasive issue that takes many forms, including forced labor, sexual exploitation and involuntary domestic servitude. Victims, often vulnerable individuals in dire circumstances, are manipulated, coerced, and exploited with little hope of escape,” The Hub.
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CUSTOMS INTERCEPT TRUCKLOAD OF ENDANGERED WILDLIFE FROM CAMEROON
The suspected smugglers were found in possession of 213 parrot heads, 29 packs of parrot feathers,128 African hornbill heads, 5 eagle heads, 1 pack of eagle feathers, 2 chimpanzee heads, 4 hands, and 4 legs.
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FATHER MURDERS 27YR-OLD DAUGHTER, BURIES BODY IN SHALLOW GRAVE AT OKOKOMAIKO, LAGOS
The police detectives dug up the shallow grave and recovered the body of 27-year-old Shakirat Ojo, which has been deposited at a mortuary, awaiting an autopsy to determine the actual cause of her death.
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CURRENCY SMUGGLING: COURT JAILS ONE, AS EFCC ARRAIGNS FOREIGNER
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the accused persons were arrested separately by officials of the Nigeria Customs Service and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, before they were handed over to the EFCC for further investigation and prosecution.
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POLICE CLEANUP PUBLIC SPACES IN LAGOS TO CELEBRATES MAIDEN NIGERIA POLICE WEEK
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared that the first week of April every year should be observed as Police Week, culminating on April 7 as National Police Day.
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GO RESTORE SANITY IN EDO STATE - PSC CHAIRMAN DIRECTS NEW CP AGBONIKA
CP Monday Agbonika was formerly in charge of the Police Mounted Troop, and he replaces CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin.
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MAN JAILED 3 MONTHS FOR FAILING TO DECLARE $30,000 AT LAGOS AIRPORT
The convict was a departing passenger on Delta Airline to Atlanta, United States, and had declared that he was not in possession of any sum of money in foreign currency but in Naira, while being profiled at the Currency Declaration Desk.
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