Category: Crime Watch

FCT Police rescues unconscious Woman found tied up in Hotel Room

Emporium Reporters

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued a 25-year-old woman, Promise Eze, who was found unconscious and tied to a chair in a hotel room.   According to reports, Promise had checked into the hotel on January 30, 2025, at around 7:00 AM, with a man she met online, identified as Emmanuel Okoro from Lagos State. However, she was later discovered in a distressed state, with her mouth covered in plaster.   Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who shared details of the incident on social media, warned women…

NSCDC Special Mining Marshals crack down on Illegal Miners, secure mining sites nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Illegal mining operations across Nigeria are facing unprecedented enforcement as the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Special Mining Marshals intensify their crackdown, dismantling illegal sites and restoring order in mineral-rich communities.   In a decisive operation over the weekend, the Special Mining Marshals, led by Commander ACC Attah John Onoja, stormed the Jagula/Okolom area of Yagba East Local Government in Kogi State, dislodging illegal miners and criminal elements who had plagued the region for over a decade. The area, under the mineral title of North South Extractive Company…

Niger Police arrests 4 over abduction of Six-Month-Old Baby, rescue victim

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has successfully rescued a six-month-old baby and arrested four suspects involved in a criminal conspiracy to abduct and sell the child in Suleja.   On January 25, 2025, operatives of Maje Division apprehended Joy Nuwa (20), Favour James (25), Ezekiel Emmanuel (30), and Patience Obana (23) following an intelligence-driven investigation. The incident occurred on January 24 when the baby’s mother left the child in the care of her cousin, Joy Nuwa, at their residence in Kwamba, Suleja. Upon her return, she discovered both Joy and…

Edo Security Corps Arrests Three Kidnappers in Uromi …Vows to Strengthen Security Across the State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Security Corps has arrested three suspected kidnappers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, following multiple complaints from residents about the rising cases of abduction in the region.   Speaking to journalists in Benin City, the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, retired Commissioner of Police Friday Ibadin, stated that the suspects were apprehended after his team responded to a distress call from a woman who had been targeted for abduction.   According to Ibadin, the woman, identified as Mrs. Ufuha Rita, managed to hide…

Nigeria Customs Service cracks down on Economic Saboteurs,seizes 199,495 Litres of Smuggled Fuel

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a strategic operation aimed at curbing economic sabotage, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully seized 199,495 litres of smuggled fuel in Adamawa State. The operation, conducted under Operation Whirlwind, resulted in the interception of petroleum products worth ₦199,495,000, as smugglers used tankers, jerry cans, and drums to move the contraband.   Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, condemned the actions of the smugglers, described them as a direct assault on Nigeria’s economy. Speaking in Yola, he stated, “These unpatriotic elements remain determined to undermine the well-articulated economic reforms of…

Niger Police Command records significant Milestones in Crime Control for January 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police Shawulu E. Danmamman, has made notable strides in combating crime and enhancing security throughout the state in January 2025.   In a recent press briefing held on January 27, the Commissioner outlined the Command’s successful initiatives aimed at reducing criminal activities in line with the Inspector General of Police’s nationwide directive to decrease crime by 50%.   The Commissioner emphasized that the Command has implemented a variety of strategies, including intensified stop-and-search operations, criminal hideout raids, intelligence gathering, and community…

FCT High Court Jails Abuja Bishop 20 Years for Rape, as NAPTIP Rescues Nine Pregnant Girls in Baby Factory Raid

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gudu has sentenced Bishop Kenneth Duke, the founder of a popular church in Abuja, to 20 years imprisonment without an option of fine for raping a 12-year-old girl entrusted to his care. The judgment, delivered by Hon. Justice Adebiyi Osolo, came after Bishop Duke was charged by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in case no. CR/702/2023. The 52-year-old convict, an indigene of Cross River State, faced a two-count charge of rape and intentional emotional and psychological…

Police Clamp Down on Miscreants in Minna, 7 Arrested

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In a decisive effort to tackle rising criminal activities in Minna metropolis, the Niger State Police Command has arrested seven individuals involved in various criminal acts, including possession of weapons and illicit substances.   On 16th January 2025, around 6 pm, officers from the Kpakungu Division apprehended a suspect, Yusuf Yahaya, 19, from Fadikpe, found carrying a long sharp cutlass. This arrest followed ongoing operations targeting thuggery and other vices within the city.   The previous day, 15th January 2025, at about 12:50 am, the Minna Area Command arrested two…

IGP Approves Distribution of Uniforms, Kits to Police Officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant move to enhance the welfare of officers, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the distribution of new uniforms and kits to personnel of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). This initiative is part of the IGP’s ongoing efforts to improve the working conditions and morale of police officers across the country.   The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Saturday. According to the statement, this initiative aligned with the IGP’s vision of fostering professionalism and better…

IGP establishes Anti-Money Laundering Units, Arrests of 4 in Kano and Nasarawa States for Counterfeit Currency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has launched the Police Anti-Money Laundering Units across the country, appointing financial expert ,CP Hyacinth Azuka Edozie to lead the initiative. This strategic move is aimed at strengthening the Nigeria Police Force’s role in national security, with a focus on curbing financial crimes and countering terrorism financing. The new units will operate within the State Criminal Investigation Departments (SCIDs) and are designed to combat the sophisticated financial operations used by criminal organizations and terrorist groups. The establishment of these units is a…