Police in Lagos have charged five individuals, known as Omotaku, for extorting money from drivers with broken-down vehicles. The suspects were arrested after a tip-off and face multiple counts including obstruction and breach of peace.
Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a car theft syndicate in Akure, arresting two suspects and recovering a stolen Toyota Camry after a swift investigation.
Oyo State Police have arrested three suspects, including a pastor and an Islamic cleric, for possessing and selling human intestines in Ibadan. The arrests followed a stop-and-search operation.
Police in Oyo State have arrested a pastor and an Islamic cleric for allegedly purchasing suspected human parts from an intermediary during a routine stop-and-search operation in Ibadan.
Oyo State Police Command has arrested three individuals in Ibadan for unlawful possession and alleged sale of suspected human parts, following a routine stop-and-search operation.
Oyo State Police, acting on a tip-off, have arrested six suspected armed robbers who used a tricycle to rob victims in Ibadan. The gang was caught at a hotel in the 7UP/Academy area, with mobile phones and other items recovered.
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi was held at knifepoint during a violent burglary at his London residence, with thieves stealing £500,000 worth of valuables including cash, jewellery, and electronics.
A parolee with over 20 convictions faces homicide charges after a wrong-way crash killed 23-year-old Nigerian graduate Oluwalayomi Fadero in Nashville. The incident followed a stolen vehicle pursuit.
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission restricted access to former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami's Abuja home, amid ongoing money laundering charges against him and his family.
Kebbi police have detained two nurses after two young sisters died from an alleged wrong injection at Zuru General Hospital. The state government has donated N10 million to the bereaved family and set up an investigative panel.
An all-female criminal network has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for smuggling cocaine worth £13.6 million across the UK using encrypted messaging and secret drop-offs.
Nasarawa State Police Command neutralized a suspected kidnapper and disrupted his gang during an early morning operation on Akwanga Highway, following directives from the Inspector-General of Police.
Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a tricycle theft syndicate in Port Harcourt, arresting three suspects, recovering stolen vehicles, and seizing a firearm following a coordinated operation.
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja sentenced Oluokun Gabriel Adekola to three years' imprisonment for concealing N12 million, part of a larger fraud scheme, and ordered restitution.
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Dayton James Webber, a 27-year-old professional cornhole player with no arms or legs, faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting Bradrick Wells twice in the head during a car argument in Charles County, Maryland.
A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Chukwuemeka Michael Ahanonu, has been found guilty of murdering 56-year-old Nila Patel in Leicester, UK, following a car crash while under cannabis influence. The violent attack occurred after he drove erratically, with the vic
Nigerian international and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi was reportedly held at knifepoint during a burglary at his residence, with thieves stealing valuables worth around £500,000.
A 39-year-old musician faces felony charges after surveillance footage allegedly shows him assaulting a 61-year-old Alzheimer's patient at a Los Angeles care facility, sparking a $25 million lawsuit.
A 35-year-old attorney, Chinette Gallichan, was killed in a targeted shooting outside the CCMA in Johannesburg. The incident occurred as she arrived for a labour dispute case, with the suspect fleeing the scene. Police are investigating the murder.
Delta State Commissioner of Police Aina Adesola visits Ozoro, condemns sexual harassment, and pledges to identify and prosecute all perpetrators. Police also report recent drug busts and cultist arrests.
Police in Kubwa, FCT, are searching for Markus Ismaila, who allegedly stabbed his elder brother Williams multiple times after a confrontation about eating their father's breakfast.
A Utah mother faces kidnapping charges after allegedly abducting her autistic son's 11-year-old bully, forcing an apology, and threatening violence, causing the boy severe emotional distress.
Rivers State Police have arrested suspected armed robbers involved in a series of tricycle thefts across Port Harcourt, recovering weapons and stolen vehicles.
Lagos State Taskforce operatives have apprehended five suspected street urchins known as 'Omotaku' for allegedly extorting motorists along the Aboru-Abule-Egba axis of Abeokuta Expressway following a tip-off.
Former Kenyan Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju has reappeared after a day-long disappearance, revealing he went into hiding when followed by an unmarked vehicle, sparking fears of abduction amid a property dispute.
Delta State Police confirm 16 arrests in Ozoro festival case but note no official rape reports filed. Authorities and legal experts call for thorough investigation and prosecution.
ACVPN calls for an urgent investigation into the questionable release of child sexual abuse suspects by a Lagos prosecutor, citing multiple cases of alleged mishandling and obstruction of justice.
The Ologe family from Delta State reveals their anguish nine years after Oghenekaro Ologe's electrocution death, alleging property sales, child neglect, and exhumation of his remains by his widow without their knowledge.
Delta State Attorney General Ekemejero Ohwovoriole meets with police to coordinate legal action against suspects in the Ozoro fertility festival sexual assault case, promising justice for victims.
The NUJ and MRA have jointly condemned the police assault on journalist Mohammed Adamu in Bauchi, calling for a thorough investigation and accountability for the officers involved.