Category : Crime


Abandoned Baby Boy Rescued in Nasarawa Community

A newborn baby boy was found alive and abandoned behind Main Market in Mararaba Udege, Nasarawa State. Police have taken the child into custody and placed him with a caregiver while investigations proceed.

Ghanaian Socialite Pleads Guilty to $100M US Fraud

Derrick Van Yeboah, a 40-year-old Ghanaian socialite, has admitted guilt in a massive US online fraud operation involving romance scams and business email compromises that stole over $100 million from victims.

Retired VP Arrested for Killing Neighbor Over Nylon Bag in Ondo

Ondo State Police have arrested a retired school vice principal, Alhaji Abdullahi Kasim Ayodele, for allegedly beating his 54-year-old female neighbor, Mrs. Caroline Agoi, to death following a dispute over a nylon bag that blew into his compound in Owo.

Armed Robbers Trail Man to Bank in Minna, Snatch N10m

Suspected armed robbers trailed a man from a bank in Minna, Niger State, snatching over N10 million and his Toyota Camry. Police recovered a rifle and the robbers' abandoned vehicle, with investigations ongoing.

Four Suspected Kidnappers Arrested in Ondo, N1.4m Recovered

Ondo State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers linked to a violent attack in Ilu-Abo, Akure North, where a businessman was killed and a woman abducted. The suspects were found with N1.4 million believed to be ransom proceeds.

Utah Murder Spree: Man Kills Three Women for Cars

A 22-year-old man from Iowa has been charged with murdering three women in Utah to steal their vehicles and credit cards, claiming he needed money to return home, in a series of random, violent attacks.

Man Arrested for Selling Sister's Baby in Lagos

Lagos police arrest a 30-year-old man who sold his sister's one-month-old baby for N2 million, citing poverty and burial costs as motives. The suspect met the buyer on Facebook, and investigations are ongoing.

Teen Arrested for Killing Benefactor in Kwara

Kwara State Police have arrested 15-year-old Gobir Yusuf for allegedly murdering his benefactor, Akanbi A, in a brutal attack at her residence. The suspect confessed to the crime, citing resentment as the motive.

Ebonyi Police Recover Body of Abducted Traditional Ruler

Police in Ebonyi State have recovered the body of Ezeogo Francis Igwe, a traditional ruler kidnapped on March 1, 2026. The abductors demanded N250 million ransom before killing him. Officers engaged the kidnappers, neutralizing one and arresting nine susp

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