Category: Crime
Federal Police Attempt to Re-Arrest TikToker During Lagos Court Appearance
The Nigeria Police Force, through its Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja, has moved to re-arrest social media personality Olumide Ogunsanwo (popularly known as Seaking) during his court appearance at a Lagos Magistrate Court on Tuesday. The action relates to videos allegedly critical of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG),…
Four Bank Employees Arrested in Lagos for £138,924 International Airline Fraud
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four bank employees for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme that diverted £138,924 (over ₦270 million) from international airline accounts through illicit transfers. How the Fraud Was Uncovered According to CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, the bank detected unauthorized transactions and alerted authorities, prompting…
#EndSARS: Nigerian Court Adjourns Case of 22 Brutality Victims Till May 28
Lagos, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Ikoyi has adjourned the case of 22 victims of police brutality to May 28, 2025, after key defendants—including the Nigeria Police Force and Lagos State authorities—failed to appear in court. Victims Recount Horrors of Lekki Toll Gate Arrest One victim, speaking to journalists, described the violent crackdown…
Kogi Prison Break: Five Inmates Recaptured as Nationwide Manhunt Continues
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the recapture of five out of twelve inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, following an early-morning security breach on Monday, March 24, 2024. How the Jailbreak Happened According to Abubakar Umar, NCoS Public Relations Officer, the inmates manipulated padlocks in a…
Angry Youths Loot Seyi Tinubu’s Ramadan Palliatives in Gombe Amid Growing Criticism
A truckload of Ramadan palliatives donated by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, was looted by angry youths in Gombe State on Monday, highlighting rising frustrations over economic hardship and the perceived inadequacy of temporary relief measures. Palliative Distribution Sparks Controversy Seyi Tinubu has been touring northern states, including Gombe, to distribute food items…
Three Lagos Policemen Detained for Extorting N150,000 From Traveller Over Binance App
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained three of its officers for allegedly extorting N150,000 from a 21-year-old traveller, Ramadan Adenola, during an unlawful stop-and-search operation under Otedola Bridge. The incident, which has drawn widespread condemnation, highlights ongoing concerns about police misconduct in Nigeria. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin…
Policeman Shoots Three in Cross River, One Dead
A police inspector, Effiong Bassey, shot three individuals in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, in the early hours of Sunday, resulting in the death of one victim and injuries to two others. The incident occurred at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Atakpa, Calabar, and has sparked concerns over the mental state and conduct…
Joint Security Team Rescues Abducted Priest in Anambra
In a successful operation, a Joint Security Team comprising the police, military, civil defence, and local vigilante groups from Ichida and Ihiala rescued Rev. Father Stephen Echezona in the early hours of Sunday, March 23, 2025. The priest, who was abducted by armed criminals, was found unharmed after a coordinated rescue effort. According to a…
Police Deploy to Niger State Community Following Violent Clash Between Hausa and Gbagyi Groups
The Niger State Police Command has deployed officers to Chimbi village in Paikoro Local Government Area to restore order after a violent clash erupted between the Hausa and Gbagyi communities over a land dispute. The conflict, which began early Sunday morning, resulted in the burning of properties, though no lives were lost, according to the…
Afenifere Council Urges Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency in South-West Over Rising Kidnappings and Killings
The Afenifere National Youth Council (AYC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on kidnapping in the South-West region, following a surge in abductions, killings, and widespread insecurity. The group’s plea comes amid growing concerns over the escalating violence, which has left citizens in constant fear and disrupted economic activities…