Category: Crime
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…
ISWAP Releases Gruesome Video Executing Three Nigerian Soldiers in Yobe
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram affiliated with the Islamic State, has released a chilling video showing the execution of three Nigerian soldiers. The graphic footage, which has been verified by reporters, depicts the soldiers being shot dead by masked insurgents in a field. The incident reportedly occurred on…
18 Passengers Abducted from ABC Transport Bus in Kogi Spend Five Days with Kidnappers
The Kogi State government has confirmed that 18 passengers abducted from an ABC Transport bus on Sunday, March 16, 2025, are still being held captive by kidnappers. The victims, including the driver, were traveling from the South-East to Abuja when their bus was hijacked by gunmen at Oloma in Ofu Local Government Area, a border…
Suspected Armed Herdsmen Attack Another Benue Community, Injure Several Residents
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have launched another attack on Tse Jam town in Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, injuring several residents, mainly local farmers. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, has forced thousands of residents to flee their homes, seeking refuge in neighboring areas. The armed herders reportedly invaded the community, located…
Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Trans-Niger Pipeline Explosion in Rivers State
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with the explosion that rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) in the Bodo community of Rivers State. The explosion, which occurred on Monday night and caused significant damage to the surrounding mangrove, has since been contained, according to authorities. Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Iroko confirmed the…
Venezuela Condemns US Deportation of Alleged Gang Members to El Salvador, Calls It Human Rights Violation
Venezuela has strongly condemned the United States’ deportation of over 200 alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador, labeling the move as illegal and a violation of human rights. The controversial action, which was temporarily blocked by a US judge, has sparked outrage from Caracas and raised concerns about the…
Lagos Father Mourns Newborn’s Death After Alleged Medical Negligence at Church-Affiliated Hospital
A grieving father in Lagos has recounted the tragic death of his newborn son following alleged medical negligence at Sarafik, a hospital affiliated with Evangelist Ebuka Obi’s Zion Prayer Movement Outreach in Akoka, Lagos State. The distraught father, who resides in Ajah, shared his harrowing experience with SaharaReporters on Thursday, detailing how his wife’s delivery…
BREAKING: Armed Robbery Suspect Lynched by Mob in Lagos Community
A suspected armed robber, identified as Saidu Sinah, also known as Ojubintin, was lynched by an angry mob at AP/Akerele Junction in Agege, Lagos State, on March 15, 2025. Sinah was accused of stabbing a middle-aged woman and stealing her mobile phone, prompting the violent reaction from the community. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed…
Court Mandates Arraignment of Otudeko, Others in Alleged ₦12.3 Billion Fraud Case
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the arraignment of Oba Otudeko, former Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, and Bisi Onasanya, the bank’s former Managing Director, over an alleged ₦12.3 billion fraud. The ruling, delivered by Justice Aneke on Monday, emphasized that the defendants must be formally arraigned before any preliminary objections…
Afenifere Youth Leader Ojajuni, Details 12-Day Kidnap Ordeal, Reveals 55 Bandit Camps in Southwest Nigeria
The National Youth President of Afenifere, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, has called for urgent action against the rising wave of kidnappings by armed herdsmen in Southwest Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference, Ojajuni recounted his harrowing 12-day abduction, describing it as a wake-up call for the government and security agencies to address the escalating insecurity in…