Category: Crime
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Police Detain Man for Alleged Kidnapping of Six-Year-Old in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested Halilu Yusuf, a 21-year-old resident of Gezawa near Shinkafi village, for allegedly kidnapping a six-year-old boy. The arrest took place on August 17, following credible intelligence received by the police. According to police spokesperson ASP Abubakar Aliyu, Yusuf lured the victim, who is the son of his mentor,…
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27 Suspected Kidnappers and IPOB Members Killed in Enugu Security Operation
A joint operation by security agencies in Enugu State has resulted in the deaths of at least 27 individuals suspected of being kidnappers and members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the security wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This operation is part of a broader crackdown on separatist groups and criminal elements…
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Police nab suspects allegedly linked to murder of Kwara student
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has arrested some people (names not disclosed) in connection with the murder of one Miss Awesu Mojisola, a 21-year-old student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa. A statement by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, said her body was discovered at Aleniboro area…
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Lagos Agency Confirms Arrest in 14-Year-Old Rape Case
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has announced the arrest of a suspect involved in the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl in Alakuko, Lagos. The agency revealed that it is working closely with the Lagos State Police Command to thoroughly investigate the case. They also confirmed that the survivor is receiving extensive…
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EFCC Launches Investigation into Immigration Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has established an Immigration Fraud Section within several of its commands nationwide to address the growing issue of immigration fraud and its detrimental impact on Nigeria’s reputation. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede announced this development during a meeting with a delegation from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), led…
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Military Operations Yield Major Successes: 106 Terrorists Eliminated, 103 Hostages Rescued
Abuja — The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) reported substantial achievements from military operations across Nigeria over the past week. The operations led to the elimination of 106 terrorists, the apprehension of 164 individuals, and the rescue of 103 hostages. A significant cache of weapons and ammunition was also recovered. Detailed Breakdown of Operations: The military’s ongoing…
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WAEC Officials Held After Failing to Address Reps’ Queries on Accountability
By Milcah Tanimu Four officials from the West African Examination Council (WAEC) were briefly detained on Wednesday following their failure to address questions from the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Examination Bodies during an investigative hearing in Abuja. The detained officials include Amos Josiah Dangut, Head of National Office, Angus Okeleze, Senior Deputy Registrar,…
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Appeal Court Upholds Conviction of Dethroned Magodo Baale for Fake Kidnapping
The Court of Appeal in Lagos Division has affirmed the conviction of Mutiu Ogundare, the dethroned Baale of Shangisha in Magodo, for staging his own abduction. Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja had sentenced Ogundare to 15 years imprisonment on September 27, 2022. Ogundare, dissatisfied with the judgment, appealed the…
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Kano Files Fresh Fraud Charges Against Ganduje
The Kano State Government has initiated fresh legal action against Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past Governor of the state and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress. The case, with Case No. K/143c/24, has Ganduje and his former Commissioner for Justice, Musa Lawan, listed as the 1st and 2nd defendants, respectively. According to the…
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Police Confirm Arrest of Crypto Billionaire Blord Over Fraud and Terrorism Links
The police headquarters in Abuja announced on Tuesday that operatives have arrested the Chief Executive Officer of Blord Group of Companies, Linus Williams, on suspicions of terrorism funding, cryptocurrency fraud, and aiding internet fraud. The arrest was disclosed by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement titled “Alleged Fraud, Violation of CBN…