crime

Police in Anambra State have recovered a motorcycle, two fabricated pistols and three face caps believed to be linked to a secret cult group. The recovery followed a routine patrol by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU)…

The Imo State Police Command has arrested seven armed robbery suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Ihiagwa, Owerri West Local Government Area. The operation forms part of the command’s…

The Kano State Police Command has recovered 160 suspected stolen solar inverters valued at ₦59.2 million and arrested four suspects in separate operations linked to alleged theft and armed robbery. The operations also involved the theft of…

Delta police cable vandalism crackdown has led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of stolen electric cables during a targeted operation. The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected vandals linked to Delta police…

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has alleged that some individuals travel outside the state to recruit criminals who later carry out kidnapping, armed robbery and other offences within Edo. Speaking at the 2026 Ministers’ Conference…

For misappropriating N1.162 billion ecological fund for Plateau state, an FCT High Court in Abuja on Tuesday sentenced former Plateau State governor, Joshua Dariye to 14 years in prison. Dariye was found guilty and convicted on 15 out of…

Suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (a.k.a Evans), on Monday broke down in tears at an Igbosere High Court in Lagos, claiming maltreatment at the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison, Apapa, Lagos. Evans told Justice…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commended the Federal Government for banning the production and importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough syrup preparations. NSCDC’s Spokesman in Jigawa,…

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of Sen. Dino Melaye at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Monday morning. Spokesman of the Service, Mr Sunday James said Melaye was arrested by Immigration…