New DPP Rotimi Vows Evidence-Driven Prosecutions
Oyedepo Iseoluwa Rotimi SAN pledges to strengthen Nigeria's public prosecution with professionalism and rule of law. Read his key priorities for judicial reform.
Category : Search result: criminal gang bust
Police Bust Kidnap Syndicate, Recover Firearms in Delta
Delta Police Command arrests key suspects, recovers high-grade weapons in major crackdown on inter-state kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate. CP Adesola vows sustained action.
NDLEA arrests 65-year-old drug kingpin, seizes illicit drugs
NDLEA arrests female kingpin Fatima Ilori, seizes cocaine, skunk, and tramadol across multiple states in major drug busts. Read the full details of the nationwide crackdown.
Army arrests 13, recovers 13 rifles in Delta operation
Nigerian Army troops have arrested a 13-member criminal gang and seized 13 pump-action rifles in Delta State. The operation highlights ongoing security challenges. Read the full details.
FG Drops Charges Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Federal Government discontinues criminal defamation case against Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The withdrawal notice was filed in December 2025. Read the full details.
3 Arrested for ₦18m Cement Diversion in Ibadan
Oyo State Police foil a major cement theft scheme, arresting three suspects and recovering 900 bags of cement. Swift intelligence-led operation prevents loss.
FG Withdraws Criminal Case Against Kogi Senator
Federal Government discontinues criminal proceedings against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Get the full details on the legal withdrawal and its political context.
Army destroys criminal armoury, intercepts kingpin's wife in Taraba
Nigerian Army's Operation Whirl Stroke intercepts wife of notorious criminal John Gata, uncovers and destroys large weapons cache in Taraba. Read details of the successful operation.
FG Drops Defamation Case Against Senator Natasha
The Federal Government has formally withdrawn the criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The move ends a prosecution that sparked national debate on free speech. Read the full details.
Army Recovers 13 Rifles, Arrests 15 in Delta Operation
Nigerian Army troops arrest 15 suspects and recover 13 pump action rifles in Delta State. Read the full details of the successful operation against criminal elements.
6-year-old girl gang-raped, murdered in India; suspects arrested
A 6-year-old girl was gang-raped and murdered in Bulandshahr, India. The accused threw her from a rooftop. Police arrested two suspects after an exchange of gunfire. Read the full report.
FCT Police: Abortion is a Criminal Offence in Nigeria
SP Josephine Adeh, FCT Police Spokesperson, educates Nigerians on laws criminalizing abortion under Penal Code Section 232 and Criminal Code Section 228. Learn the legal consequences.
Ex-Bloods Gang Member Arrested, Faces Deportation to Nigeria
ICE confirms Nigerian national Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba, a former Bloods gang member, is detained for deportation after multiple violent and drug offences. Read the full details.
DSS nabs gang behind murder of Prof. Ekanem in Calabar
DSS operatives arrest the gang leader responsible for the kidnap and murder of Prof. Ekanem Philip Ephraim in Calabar. Suspects confessed after two-year manhunt. Read the full details.
Niger Recruits Forest Guards, Urges Discipline
Niger State Government has deployed the first batch of newly recruited forest guards. Governor Bago visited trainees, urging discipline in the fight against criminal elements in forests.
Plateau Athletes Win Big at Bonny Island Marathon 2025
Gang James Boyi and Grace Danlami from Plateau State clinch top prizes at the 8th Bonny Island Marathon. Discover the full results and impact of this inclusive sporting event.
NDLEA nabs female drug lord, seizes N5bn cocaine
NDLEA operatives arrest Simbiat Shodunke, a key syndicate member, with 23.5kg of cocaine hidden in her kids' room in Lagos. Agency intercepts Italy-bound opioids in nationwide crackdown.
Trey Songz in Court Over Nightclub Assault Allegations
R&B star Trey Songz appears in Manhattan court, charged with assault and criminal mischief after incidents at a Times Square nightclub and restaurant. Details inside.
NDLEA seizes 457kg cannabis, arrests trafficker in Edo
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrest a 44-year-old suspect and confiscate 457kg of skunk cannabis in Uroe community. A major win in the fight against drug trafficking. Read the full details.
NDLEA seizes 7.6m tramadol pills, 76,273kg cannabis
Nigeria's NDLEA has intercepted over 7.6 million tramadol pills and 76,273kg of cannabis in a major nationwide operation. Multiple arrests made. Read the full details of the drug bust.
Police intercept stolen vehicles, dismantle hideouts in Cross River
Cross River Police Command intercepts stolen vehicles, dismantles criminal hideouts, and boosts surveillance in riverine areas. CP Rashid Bello and NUJ pledge collaboration to maintain state's peace.
Two nabbed with narcotics in Ibadan security raid
A joint security operation in Ibadan's Orita-Challenge led to two arrests for narcotics and the dismantling of criminal hideouts. The action followed resident petitions over rising crime. Read the full details.
9 Arrested for Gang Rape in Kenya's Meru County
Nine men arrested for gang-raping a woman during a traditional ceremony in Laare Town. DCI leads manhunt, suspects detained as public outrage grows. Read the full story.
Troops Rescue 6 Victims from Kogi Church Attack
Nigerian Army troops have rescued six victims abducted from a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Kogi. In a separate operation, a major drug haul was intercepted. Read the full report.
Tinubu Urges ICC to Uphold Sovereignty of Nations
President Tinubu calls on the ICC to respect national sovereignty. Nigeria reaffirms commitment to global justice, detailing domestic efforts on war crimes and humanitarian law.
Teen Dies After Gang Rape, Acid Attack in Uttar Pradesh
A 16-year-old Indian girl has died after a horrific gang rape and being forced to drink acid. Her month-long struggle ended at KGMU, Lucknow. Police have arrested suspects.
Court Shifts Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Trial to 2026
An FCT High Court has adjourned the criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to February 2026. Read the full details of the court's ruling and the legal arguments presented.
NDLEA arrests drug dealers hiding cannabis in cookies
NDLEA uncovers sophisticated drug network distributing Canadian Loud cannabis disguised as Christmas cookies through WhatsApp. Multiple arrests made across Nigeria in major crackdown.
Police Arrest Suspected Cultists in Sokoto Operation
Sokoto police arrest 3 suspected cult members from 'Sai Malam' group, uncover WhatsApp recruitment channel for criminal activities. Commissioner assures continued security efforts.
Governor Mohammed warns criminals against insecurity in Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed issues a stern warning to criminals, vowing they will not turn the state into a theatre of insecurity. Read his full speech and security strategy.
Page 1 of 4