Tag: crime
Opeifa warns vandals, iron smelters to stay off railway property
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has warned vandals and iron smelters to stay off railway property.
A statement by NRC’s Deputy Director, Public Relations, Mr...
Alleged trafficking: NAPTIP intercepts 13 Iraq-bound victims at NAIA
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) intercepted 13 girls suspected to be victims of human trafficking en route to...
We’re gradually winning war against banditry–Gov Lawal
Gov Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, assures the World Bank that his administration is gradually winning the war against banditry.
This is contained in a statement...
Court remands man, 25, over alleged armed robbery, conspiracy
An Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun, on Wednesday, remanded a 25-year-old man, Herick Abdullahi, at a correctional facility over alleged armed robbery and conspiracy.
Abdullahi,...
Laos strives to combat human trafficking
Laos will enforce the law more strictly to combat human trafficking and intensify efforts to reduce the vulnerability of at-risk groups.
Laos recorded 46 new...
Lovers jailed 3 months each for adultery
A Gwagwalada Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, on Thursday sentenced two lovers, Mohammed Nazifi, 30, and Bilkisu Ibrahim, 25, to three months imprisonment each for adultery.
The...
Expert raises concern over rising cases of ritual killings
A security expert, Mr. Seyi Babaeko, has raised concerns over the surge in ritual killings in the country, calling for urgent measures to address...
NAFDAC shuts down Aba Cemetery Market, launches operation clean-up
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has for the second time, shutdown Aba, Cemetery Market in Abia...
NDLEA intercepts UK-bound illicit drug consignment at Lagos airport, arrests 2
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a consignment of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis enroute to the United...
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 59% of terrorism-related deaths worldwide –...
 Sub-Saharan Africa now accounts for nearly 59 percent of all terrorism-related deaths globally in spite of the continued effort by member states to end...
Soldiers dismantle 23 illegal refineries in major raids in 3 states
Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed 23 illegal artisanal refineries and apprehended 25 suspected operators during an anti-bunkering operation conducted in Bayelsa, Delta,...
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...
Salesboy, 21, in court for allegedly stealing employer’s N152m
A salesboy, 21, Henry John, on Thursday, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N153 million belonging to his employer.Â
John, who...
Court remands 54-year-old man for allegedly defiling 12-year-old girl
A Chief Magistrates’ Court at Ikorodu in Lagos State on Wednesday remanded a 54-year-old man, Kajola Ahmed, in a correctional centre for allegedly defiling...
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...
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...
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...
