Couple Arrested in Lagos for Staging Self-Kidnap, Extorting N10m
Lagos police arrest a couple for allegedly staging their own kidnapping to extort N10 million ransom from families and friends, with the husband needing funds to return to the US.
Category : Security
Woman Collapses After 140 Lashes for Sex, Alcohol in Aceh
A woman fainted after being publicly caned 140 times with her partner in Indonesia's Aceh province for having sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol under strict Sharia law.
China Executes 11 in Myanmar Cyber Scam Crackdown
China has executed 11 members of the Ming family criminal gang for operating cyber scam centers in Myanmar, involving $1.4 billion fraud and 14 deaths.
Bus Driver Sacked After Stopping Thief, Police Called Actions Lawful
A London bus driver was dismissed after chasing a thief who stole a necklace from a passenger, despite police finding his response proportionate. The case raises questions about workplace rules versus public protection.
Army Recovers Bodies of Commander, 7 Soldiers in Borno
Nigerian Army troops have recovered the bodies of a commanding officer, a major, and seven soldiers killed by Boko Haram insurgents in Damasak, Borno State, following a fierce ground battle and air operations.
Police Officers Detained After Stray Bullet Kills Rider in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has detained officers after a stray bullet fatally struck a motorcycle rider during a patrol operation in Abakaliki, with an investigation underway.
Kano Gang Clash: One Dead, Police Arrest Three
Rival thug groups clashed in Kano's Kabara and Magashi Quarters, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. Police arrested three suspects and recovered weapons while restoring normalcy.
Army Rescues 8 Kidnap Victims in Kaduna Forest
Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation with police and local forces, have rescued eight kidnap victims from a forest hideout in Kaduna State's Kauru LGA.
Wife Cuts Off Husband's Penis in South Korea, Gets 7 Years
A 58-year-old South Korean woman has been sentenced to seven years in prison for severing her husband's penis in a premeditated cafe attack over infidelity suspicions. Her son-in-law received four years for restraining the victim.
How Security Agencies Uncovered Plot Against Tinubu
A joint operation by the Nigerian Army and DSS uncovered a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu's government and assassinate key figures, leading to multiple arrests.
CCTV Shows Man Stealing Phone in Lagos Plumbing Shop
Security footage reveals a man posing as a customer to steal a plumber's phone in a Lagos shop on January 26, 2026, highlighting urban crime risks.
Nasarawa Attack: 2 Dead, Woman Injured, Missing Persons
Armed assailants attacked Tse-Umelai community in Nasarawa, killing two, injuring a woman, and leaving others missing. Security forces have mobilized for search operations.
Newborn Critical After Mum Hit by E-Bike in Poole
A newborn baby is fighting for life in hospital after its mother was hit by an e-bike in Poole, UK. Police are urgently hunting the rider and passenger who fled the scene.
Ezra Olubi Demands ₦140M and Apology from Hundeyin
Ezra Olubi, co-founder of Paystack, demands ₦140 million in damages and a public apology from journalist David Hundeyin over defamatory tweets. The legal notice follows controversial posts comparing Olubi to Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
Assistant Principal Accused of Stealing 98 Walmart Items
A Georgia elementary school assistant principal faces felony shoplifting charges for allegedly stealing 98 items worth nearly $1,000 from Walmart using a brazen self-checkout stacking method.
Thieves Steal Iron Rods from Nigerian Building Site
A Nigerian man cries out after thieves invaded his construction site and carted away almost all the iron rods, leaving the project in jeopardy.
Russian Drone Hits Ukrainian Train, Killing Five Civilians
A Russian drone strike targeted a civilian passenger train in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, killing at least five people and injuring others. President Zelensky denounced the attack as terrorism amid ongoing assaults on infrastructure.
Man Dies While Crossing Road with Prescription in Ondo
A man tragically collapsed and died while attempting to cross a road in Owo, Ondo State, on January 29, 2026. Eyewitnesses report he was carrying a medical prescription, possibly heading to a pharmacy.
Kaduna Farmer Remanded for Alleged Rape of Elderly Widow
A Kaduna State High Court in Kafanchan has ordered the remand of farmer Timothy Ayock for allegedly raping a 70-year-old widow in Zangon Kataf LGA, with the case adjourned to March 5 for hearing.
Texas Inmate Executed for Double Murder, Final Words Revealed
Charles Victor Thompson was executed by lethal injection in Texas for the 1998 murders of his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. His final statement asked for forgiveness from the victims' families.
Missing Child Found; Neighbour Arrested for Kidnapping
A child missing since November has been found, with a neighbour arrested for allegedly planning to sell the child. The case has shocked the community.
Kano Man Outraged as Toddlers Scavenge for Food in Cold
A Kano resident expresses profound anger after witnessing two young children, aged 2 and 5, scavenging for food in freezing conditions, condemning societal inaction on Almajiri street begging.
Woman Killed in Puppy Sale Ambush, Body Set on Fire
A 40-year-old South Carolina woman was lured to a rural road to buy a puppy, then fatally shot and set on fire in a suspected retaliation murder linked to her son.
Nursing Student Arrested After Lecturer Dies in Minna
Niger State police detain nursing student following the death of a lecturer from Newgate University during a visit to her residence in Minna. Investigation ongoing.
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Sister to Death in Lagos
Lagos State Police Command has detained a 30-year-old woman accused of fatally stabbing her 18-year-old sister during a domestic dispute in Agege. The victim died at a hospital after the altercation.
Iyo: Men in Police Uniform Kidnapped Me, Took All Savings
Nigerian skit maker Iyo shares traumatic experience of alleged kidnapping by armed men in police uniforms who beat him, seized his phone, and withdrew all his savings before abandoning him.
Man Seeks Leniency After Killing Wife Over Instagram
Murad Awadh Mbarak, convicted of murdering his wife Nuru Ibrahim for joining Instagram, pleads for reduced sentence as prosecution demands maximum penalty.
Bandits Abduct Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Leader in Zamfara
Ambassador Bashir Isa Gusau, North-West Youth Leader of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organisation, was abducted by armed bandits in Gusau, Zamfara State, in a violent raid on his residence.
Delta Police Dismantle Cult Network, Arrest Suspects
Delta State Police Command has dismantled a suspected cult killing network linked to violent clashes in Ughelli town, arresting multiple suspects and recovering weapons.
Comedian Deeone Summoned by Police Over Tinubu Fall Video
Nigerian comedian Deeone has been invited for police questioning after posting a video analyzing President Tinubu's stumble during his state visit to Turkey, raising concerns about freedom of expression.
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