Category : Crime


Five Arrested for Murder of Man Accused of Rape in Bayelsa

The Bayelsa State Police Command has apprehended five individuals in connection with the brutal murder of Samuel Ofiri, a 38-year-old man accused of rape in Otuoke community. The suspects allegedly tortured and killed him, prompting a warning against jung

Mass Burial for 10 Plateau Bar Attack Victims

A mass burial ceremony was conducted in Doruwa Babuje community, Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau State, for ten individuals killed in a bar attack last Sunday. The event saw community leaders and residents call for justice and enhanced security measures.

Nick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty to Parents' Murder

Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, pleaded not guilty to the murder of his parents. The 32-year-old appeared in a Los Angeles court, with the death penalty still under consideration by prosecutors.

Ex-Adamawa Councilor Killed, Body Recovered From Stream

A former councilor in Adamawa State was brutally killed, with his body discovered in a stream near Dille village. Family members suspect political motives behind the attack, citing prior assaults linked to his political activities.

Man Rescued from Suicide After Alleged Wife Cheating

A Nigerian man was rescued from a suicide attempt after allegedly catching his wife cheating during a video call. The incident, captured in a viral video, shows witnesses and a policeman consoling him at a beach.

Lagos Arrests 46 for Open Defecation in Sanitation Sweep

Lagos State Government has apprehended 46 individuals for open defecation during early morning operations targeting sanitation blackspots. Offenders were arrested across Lagos Island areas and transferred for prosecution under environmental laws.

Dubai Bans Begging, Nigerians Compare to Local 'Abegistan'

Dubai Police have declared begging a criminal offense punishable by three months' imprisonment and a fine of AED 5,000. The announcement has sparked reactions from Nigerians, who compare the situation to local begging conditions and reference 'Abegistan'.

Three Killed in Bayelsa Cult Clash, Residents Flee

Three persons were shot dead in a renewed cult clash at Igbogene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The violence has claimed at least six lives in recent weeks, causing panic and halting business activities.

Woman Posed as Man, Assaulted Teenager in Harare

An 18-year-old woman from Epworth has been charged with aggravated indecent assault after allegedly pretending to be a man and living with a 16-year-old girl in a prolonged deception case.

Student Tortured by Partner in Gurugram, Accused Arrested

A 19-year-old female student in Gurugram was rescued by police after her live-in partner allegedly held her captive, assaulted her, and inflicted severe injuries, including burns. The accused has been arrested and faces multiple charges.

El Mencho: The Fall of Mexico's Most Notorious Drug Lord

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) to global infamy before his death in a 2026 military operation. His transformation from police officer to feared drug trafficker reshaped organized crime.

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