Category: Crime

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 22-year-old man, Idris Ibrahim Kayode, a private security guard attached to the University of Ilorin, for vandalising armoured cables used to power streetlights within the university community. A statement by the Command’s spokesman, ASC 1…

The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has arrested two individuals in connection with the abduction and murder of Alaba Abe, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the Akoko-South Local Government Area. Abe, who was also the coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organization in Akoko South-West, was kidnapped and killed at…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The trial of the immediate past Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu, over alleged stealing and mismanagement of public funds to the tune of N5.78bn got underway on Wednesday before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High siting in Ilorin. The former Governor…

A Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti has ordered the remand of Human Rights Attorney and activist, Dele Farotimi, following allegations of defaming prominent legal figure Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, and founder of Afe Babalola University. Farotimi is accused of damaging Babalola’s reputation through statements made in his recently published book, ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice…

The Nigerian Police Force has raised alarm over the rising number of young women and girls who go missing, often due to ritualistic practices tied to the country’s growing hookup culture. This warning comes amid concerns about the dangers posed by casual, non-committed sexual relationships, commonly known as “hookups.” According to Omolola Odutola, the Public…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Michael Akinmolayan for allegedly raping a female neighbor and assaulting her with a grinding stone in the Sango-Ota area of the state. According to Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, the victim’s brother, Ogundimu, reported the crime after being informed by neighbors of his sister’s condition. Akinmolayan allegedly struck…

From Lateef Taiwo Benue Police Command has arraigned a64-year- old security guard, Emmanuel Iorhemba, and three others all of Tse- Agberagba in Konshisha Local Government Area of the state before a Makurdi chief magistrate court for alleged conspiracy and theft of N24. 6 million from a filling station. Prosecuting police officer Inspector, Godwin Ato, during…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A 38-year-old suspect, Peter Samuel, has confessed to the killing of an Okada rider, Rafiu Akao, at Oke-Oyi in the Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident reportedly occurred at Asunlere area of Oke-Oyi on November 4, 2024. Fielding questions from journalists after the suspect was paraded alongside…

A chaotic scene unfolded in Isiokpo, the headquarters of Ikwerre Local Government Area (LGA) in Rivers State, as police used teargas and gunshots to disperse workers on Monday. The incident occurred as employees gathered at the council secretariat following directives from the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) to resume work. Eyewitnesses reported that…

The Osun State Police Command has apprehended a man identified as Saudi for allegedly beheading his father in Ilusi village. The shocking incident, which has left the community in disbelief, marks the first of its kind in the area in decades. According to local sources, the victim, known in the village as Baale, went missing…