Oyo Police Arrest Teen for Alleged Defilement of Minor

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old man, Basit Tijani, for allegedly defiling a 17-year-old girl in Ilero. The suspect reportedly lured the victim and assaulted her without consent, with police swiftly intervening to rescue her and en

British Men Face Prison for Fake Kidnapping in Spain

Two British men in Benidorm staged a fake kidnapping with a knife threat video to extort money and extend their holiday, triggering a major police response before their arrest for fraud and identity crimes.

Nigerian Gets 19 Years in US for $4M Romance Scam

A 40-year-old Nigerian man, Leslie Chinedu Mba, has been sentenced to 228 months in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million romance scam and business email compromise scheme targeting elderly Americans.

Man Jailed for Selling One-Year-Old Boy in Gombe Court

A 51-year-old man, Hamidu Damisa, has been sentenced to prison by the Federal High Court in Gombe for child trafficking offences, including selling a one-year-old boy named Destiny from Balanga Local Government Area.

Second Wife Throws Stepchildren into River in Zambia

A second wife in Zambia allegedly threw her two stepchildren into a river, leading to their drowning. Police rescued the father from an angry mob as investigations point to jealousy in the polygamous marriage.

Woman Claims Abandoned Baby, Alleges Hospital Deception

A woman named Naomi has come forward to claim a baby found abandoned in Port Harcourt, alleging the hospital lied about the child's death. This follows a man's attempt to adopt the baby after rescuing it, which authorities blocked, stating the child belon

DSS Hands Over Allegedly Abducted Minor to Jigawa Governor

The Department of State Services has handed over Walida, a minor allegedly abducted and impregnated by a DSS operative, to Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi. The governor pledged state custody and security for her as investigations continue.

Nine Arrested for Rape of Girls Aged 3-13 in Niger State

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended nine individuals for the rape and sexual assault of young girls between ages 3 and 13. Cases occurred in Minna, Mokwa, and Kontagora, with victims receiving medical care and suspects facing prosecution.

Drug Smuggling Attempt Foiled at Ibadan Prison

The Nigerian Correctional Service in Oyo State has arrested a visitor trying to smuggle suspected hard drugs concealed in cooked rice and pasta into Agodi prison. The suspect has been handed over to the NDLEA for prosecution.

Woman Arrested for Child Trafficking in Lagos, Baby Rescued

Police in Lagos have arrested a 53-year-old woman, Peace Ifeoma Emeka, for alleged child trafficking after rescuing a two-month-old baby reportedly sold for N6 million. The suspect confessed to buying the infant from another arrested individual, with inve

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