Crime
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Court sentences 5 to life imprisonment for armed robbery
Justice Mu’azu Abubakar of the Bauchi State High Court 5 has sentenced five persons to life imprisonment for armed robbery and criminal conspiracy. The prosecution counsel, U.I. Lame, told the court that the defendants, Aliyu Yusuf, Adamu Muhammed, Bilal Aliyu, Ismail Haruna, and Mansur Mu’azu, on May 29, 2018, conspired among themselves to commit the act. According to him, the…
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NIS intercepts 10 suspected victims of human trafficking in Jigawa
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Jigawa Command, has rescued 10 suspected victims of human trafficking in the state. The NIS Comptroller, Mr Tahir Musa, who disclosed this during a news briefing in Dutse on Tuesday, said that the victims were intercepted on Sunday at Tsamiyar Kwance area, Babura Local Government Area of the state. Musa said that the command’s Operation…
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Army apprehends 15 over suspected oil theft in Niger Delta
Troops of the Nigerian army have apprehended no fewer than 15 persons over suspected oil theft and illegal oil bunkering activities in the Niger Delta. Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, the Spokesman, Nigerian Army, 6 Division, Port Harcourt, said in a statement on Monday, that the operations were carried out in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers recently. Danjuma said that the…
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NDLEA seizes 6 vehicles, 40ft trailer load skunk in Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it intercepted a large quantity of drugs while they were being distributed into six vehicles on Saturday in Abuja. This operation was confirmed by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s director of media and advocacy, on Sunday. Babafemi said that the act was carried out at an abandoned fuel station in Kagini, Kubwa area…
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NDLEA seizes N1.1b worth of codeine shipment in Rivers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized a total of 338,200 bottles of codeine-based syrup worth more than N1.1 billion in street value. NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said the seizures were made between Thursday and Friday at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers.…
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Jigawa JSC sacks 3 judicial officers over misconduct
The Jigawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has sacked three judicial staff over misconduct. The commission also advised three Shari’a Court judges to resign and reprimanded two others for dereliction of duty. This is contained in a statement by Abbas Wangara, Director of Protocol and Publicity, Jigawa State Judiciary, on Sunday in Dutse. He said the commission, at its 178th…
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Lagos police command arrests 2,176 suspects in 4 months
The Lagos State Police Command says it arrested about 2,176 suspects between September 2024 and January 2025. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olanrewaju Ishola, confirmed this on Saturday, while briefing newsmen on the Command’s recent achievements. He said that the 2,176 suspects were arrested for various offences including murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, among others. He said that all…
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Police arrest 7 for killing 2 Uber drivers in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested seven suspects for allegedly killing two Uber drivers in the Lekki and Ajah areas of the state. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olarenwaju Ishola, confirmed this on Saturday while briefing newsmen on the recent achievements recorded by the command. He said that the police arrested a four-gang and a three-gang…
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Naira abuse: EFCC confirms invitation of Okoya’s sons for questioning
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited two children of billionaire businessman Chief Razaq Okoya for questioning over alleged naira abuse. The EFCC spokesperson, Mr. Dele Oyewale, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. “Yes, they have been invited; the two children, Wahab and Raheem Okoya, are expected to report to the…
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NDLEA commends officers’ commitment to drug war in 2024
The Narcotic Commander (NC) in charge of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun Command, Mr. Tijani Rabe, has commended the effort of officers in disrupting illicit drug trafficking in 2024. Rabe told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta on Saturday that the unwavering dedication reduced illicit drug trade in the state. According to him, the officers…
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Police arraign man for allegedly stealing bakery rolling wheel
The police, on Friday, arraigned 34-year-old Monday Aonduna before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a bakery rolling wheel. Aonduna, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a one-count charge of stealing. The prosecutor, Insp. Sodiq Adeniyi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence at about 11:30 p.m on Dec. 31, 2024, in Osekita Area,…
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Ogun Govt. affirms commitment to fight against insecurity
The Ogun Government says it has put measures in place to end security challenges in the state, following the reported bandits’ invasion of the Southwest. The Special Adviser to Gov. Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta and made available to newsmen on Friday. According to Akinmade, the state government is…
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Man in court for sexually harassing neighbour’s wife
The police on Thursday arraigned a 42-year-old man, Ogundare Anuoluwapo, in Ado-Ekiti for sexually harassing his neighbour’s wife. Anuoluwapo, whose address was not provided, was charged with sexual harassment before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Sgt. Alice Ojo, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Dec. 8,…
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Police apprehend Lagos teacher for alleged abuse of 3-year-old pupil
The Police Command in Lagos State says the 45-year-old teacher, Stella Nwadigo, who allegedly abused a three-year-old pupil of Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu area of the state is already in its custody. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post he shared on his X handle @benHundeyin on Wednesday. “The teacher is currently in our custody, while investigation…
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EFCC detains 10 officers, dismisses 27 for fraud
TheEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained 10 officers from its Lagos Zonal Command over the alleged theft of missing operational items. The commission’s spokeswoman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Oyewale stated that the development was part of ongoing efforts by EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, to rid the commission of corrupt practices.…
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NAPTIP begins rehabilitation of woman rescued from Iraqi taskmaster
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has begun the rehabilitation process of Miss Odunayo Eniola-Isaac, rescued from Iraq taskmaster. A statement by Mr. Vincent Adekoye, a press officer with the agency in Abuja, on Wednesday said NAPTIP Director-General Hajia Binta Adamu-Bello gave the directive. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that NAPTIP and other…
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Expert cautions against cyberbullying, ICT abuse
An Information and Communications Technology (ICT) expert, Mr. Emeka Okonji, has warned Nigerians against engaging in cyberbullying and the misuse of ICT platforms for corrupt practices. Okonji gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. He said that technology was designed to enhance communication, facilitate innovation, and improve the quality of…
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