Category: Crime Watch

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a suspected drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna, popularly known as Odogwu, and three of his associates wanted over their alleged involvement in the establishment of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory, production of illicit drugs and laundering of proceeds from drug trafficking. The agency also announced the freezing of bank accounts containing a combined sum of N9.84 billion linked to the syndicate, while securing interim forfeiture orders on several multi-billion-naira assets, including a filling station, multi-storey residential buildings and four Sport Utility Vehicles…

The Nigeria Police Force recorded major operational successes across several states in the last 24 hours, rescued eight kidnap victims, foiled multiple kidnapping and cattle rustling attempts, arresting suspected criminals, and recovering firearms, illicit drugs, stolen property and other exhibits. In Imo State, police operatives foiled a kidnapping attempt after engaging the suspects in a gun duel. Seven kidnapped victims were rescued unharmed, while two vehicles belonging to the victims were recovered. The kidnappers fled into the surrounding area under pressure from the security team. In Ondo State, a joint…

The Nigerian Navy has foiled an attempted sabotage of a critical oil wellhead in Bonny, Rivers State, arresting one suspect and recovering equipment believed to have been assembled for crude oil theft. The successful operation, conducted under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, underscored the Navy’s sustained efforts to protect Nigeria’s strategic oil and gas infrastructure from economic saboteurs. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny intercepted a fibre boat during routine security patrols near…

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has sentenced Ekang Philip Bassey to life imprisonment for the death of his friend, Emeka Nnonifu, following a violent altercation during a birthday celebration in Kubwa, Abuja. The judgment was delivered by Justice M. S. Idris of FCT High Court 25 in Suit No. FCT/HC/CR/330/2024, after the court found Bassey guilty of culpable homicide under Section 224 of the Penal Code. According to the FCT Police Command, the incident occurred on January 6, 2024, when the deceased attended a birthday party organised by…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting gender mainstreaming in the Nigeria Police Force, describing inclusive policing as a matter of public interest and pledging closer collaboration to amplify the achievements of policewomen. The commitment was made on Wednesday at the Nigeria Policewomen Conference (NPWC) 2026 in Abuja, themed “Strengthening Women’s Leadership in Policing for Inclusive Security and Sustainable Reform.” Representing the NUJ FCT Council Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, the Council’s Auditor, Comrade Rosemary Ukoko-Tega, said the media had historically been excluded from…

The Nigerian Navy has thwarted an alleged pipeline vandalism operation in Imo State, intercepted a truck loaded with suspected stolen crude oil pipeline sections and arresting two suspects linked to a pipeline vandalism syndicate. The operation, carried out by personnel of Naval Base (NB) Oguta on July 15, 2026, was intelligence-driven and targeted criminal activities in Oguta Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operatives intercepted a Mercedes truck transporting 10 sections of crude oil…

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a series of operational successes across several states of the federation within the last 24 hours, leading to the arrest of suspected kidnappers, cultists, armed robbers and human traffickers, while also rescuing abducted children and recovering arms, vehicles and other exhibits. A situation report released by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) on Wednesday showed that police commands nationwide responded to multiple violent crimes, launched rescue operations and intensified investigations into attacks linked to banditry, kidnapping and armed robbery. In Kebbi State, detectives are…

The Nigeria military, through the Nigerian Navy, has intensified its crackdown on illicit drug trafficking with a successful joint operation conducted alongside the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), leading to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer and the seizure of illicit substances in Warri, Delta State. The operation, carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA and NDLEA operatives, targeted identified drug hotspots across the Urchie, Uvwiamuge, Orthokpor, and Usiefrun areas of Warri as part of ongoing efforts to rid the Navy’s area of operation of…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arraigned three suspects before the FCT High Court in connection with the alleged murder of Adimike Godwin in the Guzape area of Abuja. The defendants – Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony, Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade were brought before FCT High Court 13 on Monday on a four-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy to commit culpable homicide, culpable homicide, and offences under the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act. According to a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh,…

The Nigerian Navy, has thwarted another attempt by crude oil theft syndicates to establish illegal storage infrastructure in Bonny, Rivers State, as part of ongoing operations under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. The successful operation was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny during a targeted anti-crude oil theft mission around Dema Abbey Community in Bonny Local Government Area. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operatives discovered seven concealed dugout pits strategically established within the community.…