Category: crime
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POLICE INVESTIGATE KILLING OF CATHOLIC PRIEST IN KOGI
The Kogi State Police Command has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the death of Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi, whose body was discovered on July 29 in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Afusat Saliu, said operatives were mobilised to the scene after receiving a report of the incident. The…
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NAVY RECOVERS 13,000 LITRES OF AUTOMOTIVE GAS OIL IN RIVERS
The Nigerian Navy has recovered approximately 13,000 litrs of product suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Rivers after disrupting an illegal fuel distribution hub. This was contained in an operational report made available to journalists on Wednesday July 26 in Abuja, by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho.…
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NIGERIAN NAVY LAMENT DELAY IN PROSECUTION OF CRUDE OIL THEFT SUSPECTS
The Nigerian Navy has expressed concern over the delay in the prosecution of crude oil theft suspects noting that it has placed a huge burden on its activities. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie, disclosed this during the parade of 12 crew members arrested onboard a vessel…
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KANO POLICE ARREST WOMAN OVER ALLEGED MUTILATION ASSAULT ON PARTNER
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old woman, Maimunatu Idris, for allegedly severing her partner’s genital after reportedly discovering that he planned to marry another woman. The incident occurred at Durbar Hotel in the Badawa area of Kano. Police said the incident was reported by the management of the hotel on July 27,…
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POLICE ARREST SIX LIBERIANS OVER ALLEGED HUMAN TRAFFICKING, FAKE CANADA VISA SCAM
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six Liberian nationals over an alleged human trafficking and international visa scam that reportedly lured victims with false promises of relocation to Canada and the United Kingdom. The suspects, made up of five men and one woman, were apprehended in the Gberigbe area of Ikorodu after one of…
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MAN ARRAIGNED OVER ALLEGED REFUSAL TO RETURN 1.2 MILLION NAIRA MISTAKENLY TRANSFERRED
A 51-year-old man, Adedamola Akintola, has been arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly refusing to return 1.2 million naira that was mistakenly transferred into his bank account. The prosecution told the court that the money, belonging to Mr Ismael Atere, was accidentally sent to Akintola’s account. Although he reportedly confirmed…
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NAPTIP WARNS OF RISING ONLINE SCAMS FUELLING HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has warned that traffickers are increasingly using social media, fake job offers and online scams to lure vulnerable Nigerians into human trafficking networks. Speaking ahead of the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in Abuja, NAPTIP Director-General, Hajiya Binta Adamu-Bello, said the agency…
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NAFDAC ARRESTS SUSPECTED COUNTERFEIT ALCOHOL PRODUCER IN BENIN
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested a suspected producer of counterfeit alcoholic drinks during an enforcement operation in Benin City, Edo State. The suspect, Daniel Okafor, was apprehended at a facility on Ewah Road, off Ikpoba Slope, where officials allegedly discovered the production of different alcoholic beverage brands.…
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COURT GRANTS MIYETTI ALLAH PRESIDENT BELLO BODEJO ₦2bn BAIL IN ALLEGED MONEY LAUNDERING CASE
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted ₦2 billion bail to Bello Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore, who is facing alleged money laundering charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that the charges are bailable and approved Bodejo’s release subject to strict conditions.…
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KOGI SECURITY TEAM RESCUES ABDUCTED NECO CANDIDATES, OFFICIALS
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of four persons abducted during an attack on an unauthorised examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area, while the NECO examination was ongoing. Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said the victims were rescued after a coordinated operation involving the Nigerian Army, Department of State…
