Troops Rescue 92 Kidnapped Civilians in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued 92 kidnapped victims and recovered eight vehicles after a successful operation against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State.
Category : Crime
NDLEA arrests Chinese grandma with 31kg cannabis at Lagos airport
NDLEA operatives at Lagos airport arrested 63-year-old Chinese grandmother Ting Hung Kiong for attempting to smuggle 31kg of Canadian Loud cannabis from Thailand via Dubai.
NDLEA Arrests Chinese National, Seizes Drug Shipments
NDLEA arrests 63-year-old Chinese national with 31kg of cannabis at Lagos airport, seizes 1.8 million opioid pills, and intercepts drugs in multiple operations.
Jigawa Punters Urge Total Betting Ban to Protect Youths
Punters in Jigawa State are urging authorities to impose a total ban on betting, citing financial losses, youth crime, and mental health issues.
Murder Suspect of Nurse Chinwendu Achumba Arrested
A vulcaniser named Onyema Okonkwo has been arrested for the murder of nurse Chinwendu Achumba in Imo State after she rejected his advances.
Fake Naval Officer Arrested in Plateau State
Troops of Sector 1 Operation Enduring Peace arrested Mohammed Auwal for impersonating a Nigerian Navy personnel at Grovos Hotel in Jos North, Plateau State.
Police officer burnt alive in Ogun expressway crash
A police escort officer was burnt alive in a crash on Sagamu-Siun-Kabape-Abeokuta Expressway in Ogun State. Three others were injured in the accident involving a bullion van, Hilux vans, and a truck.
Nigeria records 2.2m kidnappings, N2.2tn ransom in year
Nigeria recorded 2.2 million kidnappings and N2.2 trillion in ransom payments in one year, a security expert revealed, warning of a structured ransom economy.
Suspect Arrested for Fatal Stabbing in Plateau Community
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace arrested Bashiru Saidu for allegedly stabbing Sani Haruna to death during a fight in Bassa LGA, Plateau State.
Police smash kidnap syndicate, recover N7.5m ransom in Katsina
Katsina Police have smashed a 7-man kidnap syndicate, recovering N7.5m ransom. The gang abducted an 8-year-old boy and collected N17m before his release.
Nigerian Arrested for Mail Theft, Bank Fraud in US
ICE arrested 49-year-old Nigerian Etinosa Osahon in Los Angeles for stolen mail, bank fraud, and identity theft. He is in custody pending removal from the US.
Police Bust Kidnapping Gang, Recover N7.5m Ransom in Katsina
Katsina Police have arrested six members of a kidnapping syndicate that abducted an 8-year-old boy, recovering N7.5 million ransom and other items.
Nigerian Detained in LA for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft
Etinosa Osahon, a 49-year-old Nigerian, is held by ICE in Los Angeles on charges including bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, pending removal proceedings.
Arrest in Imo Nursing Student Murder Sparks Outrage
A suspect arrested in connection with the murder of nursing student Wendy Achumba in Imo State has allegedly confessed, intensifying public anger and demands for justice.
Pantamiyya Movement Denies Brotherhood Group Approval
The Pantamiyya Movement has dissociated itself from an unapproved group, Pantamiyya Movement Brotherhood, warning the public against fraudulent endorsements.
Gunman Killed in White House Shooting, Bystander Injured
A gunman was shot dead by Secret Service near the White House on Saturday after opening fire. President Trump was unharmed; a bystander was injured.
NEMA Repatriates 497 Nigerians from Niger Republic
NEMA repatriated 497 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic, including 174 males, 97 females, and 226 children, with support from IOM and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Katie Price's Husband Arrested in Dubai
Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews has been arrested and detained in Dubai after being reported missing. His father confirms arrest, but charges remain unclear.
Six Nigerians Arrested in Thailand Over AI Romance Scam
Thai police arrested six Nigerian nationals for operating an AI-powered deepfake romance scam syndicate, targeting older women with fake identities and customs fee tricks.
Troops Recover Explosives, Arrest Three in Enugu Raid
Troops of Operation EASTERN SANITY II raided a criminal hideout in Enugu, recovering explosives and arresting three suspects, including an 85-year-old man.
Delta Police Arrest 23, Recover Stolen Trailer and Drugs
Delta State Police arrested 23 suspects, recovered a stolen Howo trailer, and seized illicit drugs in operations across Okpanam, Asaba, and Warri.
Nigerian Man Gets 18 More Months for Alaska Dividend Fraud
Adepoju Babatunde Salako, already serving 78 months for Covid fraud, receives concurrent 18-month sentence for Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend scheme.
Oyo Ramps Up Action on Illegal Livestock Trading, Grazing
Oyo State enforcement agency intensifies crackdown on illegal livestock trading and open grazing, impounding animals in Ibadan.
Trump Orders Nigerians Seeking Green Cards to Leave US
President Donald Trump has ordered Nigerians and other foreign nationals to leave the US to apply for green cards, sparking criticism from immigration advocates.
Justice Mohammed Nasir Yunusa Dies After Collapse at Home
Justice Mohammed Nasir Yunusa, a Federal High Court judge in Kano, has died after collapsing at his residence. He was buried according to Islamic rites. He presided over notable 2023 election cases.
Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Imo operation
Nigerian Army troops rescued three kidnap victims in Oguta LGA, Imo State, after a counter-kidnapping operation. One victim was killed, and items were recovered.
Rivers Police Arrest Six Over Intimidation, Ritual Activities
Rivers State Police arrest six persons in Sii Community over alleged intimidation and ritual-related activities. Suspects include a paramount ruler; one charged to court.
Akwa Ibom Lab Scientists Reject Health Reform Bills
Over 1,000 medical laboratory scientists in Akwa Ibom protested against proposed health reform bills, citing risks to patient safety and professional autonomy.
Man Arrested for Kissing Boy, 4, in Magaluf Pool
A Romanian man was arrested for allegedly kissing a four-year-old British boy in a Magaluf hotel swimming pool. He faces sexual assault charges.
Police Officer Held Over Baby Death in Anambra
An Anambra police officer has been detained after allegedly striking a 3-month-old baby during a dispute intervention, leading to the infant's death. The command has launched an investigation.
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