Category: crime
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NAPTIP RESCUES OVER 180 CHILDREN, ARRESTS NURSE OVER ALLEGED CHILD PURCHASE
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued more than 180 children allegedly trafficked from vulnerable communities across five states and uncovered a suspected child trafficking network operating under the guise of humanitarian and educational assistance. NAPTIP spokesman Vincent Adekoye said on Monday that three children allegedly taken from vulnerable…
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EFCC HAS DISMISSED OVER 40 OFFICIALS OVER ALLEGED CORRUPTION, MISCONDUCT — OLUKOYEDE
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed more than 40 personnel over alleged corruption and financial malpractice since Ola Olukoyede became chairman of the anti-graft agency. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja while reviewing the commission’s activities and achievements under his leadership. The EFCC chairman said more than…
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NDLEA INTERCEPTS 6.2 BILLION NAIRA DRUG CONSIGNMENTS, RECOVERS COCAINE, HEROIN IN RIVERS
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intercepted illicit drug consignments worth more than N6.2 billion in street value, including 47,200 pills of captagon and millions of opioid tablets. According to NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, the captagon consignment was seized at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Aug. 22 following the…
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TINUBU REPORTS XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS IN SOUTH AFRICA TO A.U.
President Bola Tinubu has formally raised concerns over recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa before the African Union (AU). Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the AU Extraordinary Session in Luanda, Angola, Tinubu called for stronger continental action to protect the safety, dignity and rights of African…
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PLATEAU POLICE ARREST FEMALE STUDENTS OVER VIRAL ASSAULT VIDEO
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested some female students following a viral video showing the alleged assault of another female student in Pankshin Local Government Area. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Alfred Alabo, said on Friday that Commissioner of Police Ayodeji Faniyan directed the Area Commander in Pankshin to immediately investigate the incident and arrest…
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EFCC EXTRADITES 2 NIGERIANS TO U.S. OVER ALLEGED SEXTORTION OF MINORS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the extradition of two Nigerians to the United States to face prosecution over alleged online sexual exploitation and sextortion involving teenage boys. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the suspects, Mudashiru Olawale and Adebola Adekunle, were extradited on Wednesday following separate investigations by the U.S. Federal Bureau…
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KADUNA POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED GUN RUNNER, RECOVER RIFLES, RPG AMMUNITION
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a suspected gun runner and recovered two AK-49 rifles, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and other exhibits in separate operations across the state. Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this on Thursday in Kaduna, saying the operations were part of sustained efforts to tackle banditry and other…
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NSCDC ARRESTS 3 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL MINERS, IMPOUNDS TWO TIPPERS IN ANAMBRA
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested three suspected illegal sand miners and impounded two tippers during a raid at Obiaja River in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The State Commandant, Mr Olatunde Maku, disclosed this on Thursday in Awka, saying the suspects were arrested by the command’s Mines…
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NAVY INTERCEPTS ILLICIT PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, SUSPECTED CANNABIS IN LAGOS
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 500 litres of products suspected to be illegally sourced Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and substances suspected to be cannabis during an operation in Folu Community, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. The operation was conducted on Monday by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lekki as part of efforts to curb the…
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POLICE RAID ALLEGED BABY FACTORY IN OGUN, RESCUE PREGNANT WOMEN, FOUR CHILDREN
Police in Ogun State have raided an alleged baby factory in the Mowe area, rescuing two pregnant women and four children and arresting six suspects in connection with suspected human trafficking and illegal adoption activities. The Ogun State Police Command said the facility on Toluwalase Street, Abaren Village, was raided on August 24 following intelligence…
