Category: crime
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FAKE GENERAL ALERT: NDA EXPOSES SCAMMERS POSING AS COMMANDANT
If “the Commandant” slides into your DMs with a contract deal, it’s not an opportunity it’s a scam. The Nigerian Defence Academy has raised the alarm over fraudsters impersonating its Commandant, Oluyemi Olatoye, to dupe unsuspecting Nigerians online. According to NDA spokesperson Reuben Kovangiya, scammers are using platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, and X…
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WHEN THE BADGES GO BAD: EDO POLICE BUST EXTORTION RING
In a twist that sounds like a crime movie script, Edo Police say they’ve arrested officers yes, officers accused of turning checkpoints into cash points, extorting residents in Benin before the long arm of the law finally caught up with them. In a major clean-up operation, the Edo State Police Command has nabbed six serving…
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NEW YOBE CP SETS AGENDA: SMART POLICING, FASTER RESPONSE
New sheriff in town — and he’s bringing brains, speed, and teamwork to the job. Yobe has a new police boss, and he’s thinking strategy over strength. Commissioner of Police Usman Jibrin has unveiled plans to roll out intelligence-driven policing across the state — focusing on smarter operations, faster response times, and tighter security. Speaking…
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NIGHT SHIFT TURNED DEADLY: OGUN GUARDS HELD OVER TRAVELLER’S MURDER
What should have been a routine night watch in Ibafo turned tragic after a traveller ended up dead and two security guards are now in police custody as investigators piece together what really happened in the dark. The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two security guards over the alleged murder of a traveller identified…
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DRUG RUN BLOCKED! ILORIN PRISON SECURITY SHUTS DOWN SNEAKY SMUGGLING PLOT
It was meant to be a quiet drop-off—but sharp-eyed officers turned it into a quick bust.Security at the Ilorin Custodial Centre came through strong after foiling an attempt to sneak suspected hard drugs into the facility proof that not every “inside job” goes as planned.The drama unfolded during routine screening when a visitor allegedly tried…
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“HIGH TODAY, LOW TOMORROW”: MARWA SOUNDS ALARM ON YOUTH DRUG CRISIS
The buzz may feel good now, but Nigeria’s anti-drug boss says the crash is costing a whole generation its future. Nigeria’s drug war front just got louder and more urgent. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has raised the red flag, warning that rising drug abuse among youths is no longer just a bad habit…
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HORROR IN ONDO: NSCDC NABS TWO OVER ALLEGED RAPE OF MINORS
Two trusted faces, two shattered homes — and a chilling reminder that danger sometimes hides in plain sight. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Ondo State has arrested two men accused of sexually assaulting minors in separate incidents in Akure. According to command spokesperson Daniel Aidamenbor, the suspects — aged 22 and 38…
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CULT CRACKDOWN: POLICE BUST KINGPINS, SEIZE GUN IN ONDO
A campus clash, a tip-off, and a hidden weapon — Ondo police are tightening the net on cult gangs. The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has scored a major win against cultism, arresting two suspected kingpins and recovering a firearm in Ondo Town. According to police spokesperson Abayomi Jimoh, the suspects were picked up…
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GUNMEN KILL IMO MONARCH, SET VICTIMS ABLAZE IN SHOCKING ATTACK
Another brutal night in Imo — a royal figure and others killed, leaving a community shaken and demanding answers. Fear and tension have taken over parts of Imo State after gunmen killed a traditional ruler, Paulinus Ekwueme, along with five others in a gruesome roadside attack. The incident happened in Ohaji/Egbema area, where the attackers…
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EFCC ARRESTS THREE IN ILORIN OVER ALLEGED FAKE DOLLAR, POUND SYNDICATE
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested three suspects in Ilorin over their alleged involvement in the circulation of counterfeit foreign currencies. The suspects — Akilu Salisu, Umar Mikailu Shuaibu and Salisu Nura — were initially intercepted by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency during a routine stop-and-search operation on…
