Category : Crime


Kano Hisbah Arrests 21 in Hotel Raid, Most Aged 12-19

Kano State Hisbah Board operatives arrested 21 individuals, including a hotel manager, for alleged immoral conduct at Stephrica Guest Palace. Most arrestees were teenagers aged 12-19, raising concerns about underage access to hotels.

Scorned Lover Stabs Ex's Boyfriend in South Africa

A 26-year-old Malawi national was stabbed by his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend in Verulam, KZN, after the suspect broke into their home. The victim hid in bushes for hours before being treated and taken to a medical facility.

Lagos Govt Rescues Boy Tortured by Mother

The Lagos State Government has rescued an 11-year-old boy from severe physical abuse by his biological mother. The Bureau of Public Defender intervened, leading to the mother's arrest and court charges.

Houseboy Sentenced to Death for Murder in Ondo

A 21-year-old houseboy, Emmanuel Akpan, has been sentenced to death by hanging for murdering his employer, Mrs Febisola Caroline Adedayo, in Ondo. The court acquitted a co-defendant due to insufficient evidence, citing a cruel and premeditated crime.

Lagos Demolitions: Thugs and Security Concerns in Surulere

The demolition of over 70 buildings in Surulere, Lagos, raises serious questions about property rights and the rule of law. Residents allege hoodlums, aided by security personnel, carried out extortion and destruction under a court judgment.

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