Category: Crime Watch

Suspected Internet fraudster arrested with Girlfriend’s severed head in Nasarawa …. Police identify victim as serving Corps Member

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Security operatives in Nasarawa State have apprehended a man suspected to be involved in internet fraud, commonly referred to as a ‘Yahoo boy,’ after a grisly discovery in the Agwan Sarki Orozo community. Acting on an intelligence tip-off, authorities found the suspect in possession of a polythene bag containing the severed head of his girlfriend, concealed in an uncompleted building.   During preliminary questioning, the suspect allegedly confessed to the crime, disclosed that the rest of the victim’s remains were at his residence. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the…

Edo State Govt pledges justice for 12-Year-Old Gang Rape Victim, Three Suspects in Custody

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Government has vowed to secure justice for a 12-year-old girl who was allegedly gang-raped by five men on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, in Igiafodo Awuyemi, Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area. Mrs. Edesili Anani, Administrator of the Office of the Edo State First Lady, made this commitment during a visit to the victim, Esther, at the Daisy Ehanire Danjuma Centre. She assured that the perpetrators would face the full wrath of the law under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law. “The Edo State Government will…

Niger CP decorates 204 newly promoted Officers, urges enhanced commitment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a ceremony held at the State Police Headquarters, Minna, the Niger State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, decorated 204 newly promoted officers with their new ranks. The event, which took place on 8th January 2025, saw officers rose to higher ranks, including one Deputy Commissioner of Police, ten Chief Superintendents of Police, twelve Superintendents of Police, and 181 Deputy Superintendents of Police.   CP Danmamman, in his address, congratulated the officers and reminded them of the increased responsibilities that come with…

Niger Police Foils Robbery Plot, Arrest 3 Suspected Armed Robbers in Minna ….. Parades others for kidnapping, homicide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant breakthrough, the Niger State Police Command has apprehended three suspected armed robbers allegedly plotting to burgle a provision store in Minna. The arrest occurred on January 4, 2025, around 6 pm, following credible intelligence received by the Tudun-Wada Division. The suspects, identified as Jibrin Ndako (19) of Barikin-Sale, Haruna Abubakar (20) of Angwan-Kamfani, and Aliyu Abdullahi (18) of Kpakungu, Minna, were arrested at a hotel along the Eastern Bye-Pass, Minna. They were found in possession of three cutlasses and an industrial iron cutter. During interrogation, Jibrin Ndako,…

Bride Allegedly Poisons Wedding Guests in Jigawa …. One Dead, Groom Hospitalized

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A wedding reception in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State turned tragic after the bride allegedly poisoned the food served to guests. The incident left one person dead and the groom critically ill.   According to sources, the bride’s actions may have stemmed from a personal vendetta. Confirming the incident, Jigawa State Police spokesperson, Mr. Shi’isu Adam, revealed that two suspects, including the bride and another female, have been arrested and are being interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department.   “We received a report that the bride had tainted…

Wanted Human Trafficking Syndicate Leader arrested at Abuja Airport after Five-Year Manhunt

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Uadiale Christiana Jacob, popularly known as Christy Gold, a convicted leader of an international human trafficking ring, has been apprehended by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.   The arrest occurred on December 31, 2024, as the suspect returned from Dubai to celebrate the New Year. Uadiale, who has been on the wanted list of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for over five years, is accused of trafficking underage Nigerian girls to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for…

Man arrested for stabbing Neighbor to Death Over Rice

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A tragic incident occurred in the Ogwanja area of Sapele, Delta State, on New Year’s Day when Daniel Onyejekwe, a 30-year-old man, allegedly stabbed his neighbor, Christian, to death during a dispute over rice sharing.   According to police reports, the argument began during the distribution of rice along Boyo Road. The disagreement between the two men quickly escalated into a physical altercation. In the heat of the moment, Onyejekwe reportedly picked up a bottle and stabbed Christian multiple times. Despite being rushed to the hospital by local vigilantes, Christian…

Niger Police arrests 26 Suspects for Thuggery, Armed Robbery, Defilement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a series of operations aimed at ensuring peace and security during the New Year celebrations, the Niger State Police Command has arrested 26 suspects involved in various crimes, including thuggery, armed robbery, and defilement. The Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, had directed the deployment of personnel to strategic locations across the state. Acting on this directive, officers carried out a clampdown on miscreants at Fadikpe and Dutsen-Kura junctions in Minna during the early hours of January 1, 2025. Twenty-three suspects, aged between 18 and 45, were arrested…

NSCDC Mining Marshals arrest six in raid on illegal mining sites in Akwa Ibom

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a well-coordinated operation, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have successfully raided multiple illegal mining and sand dredging sites across Akwa Ibom, arrested six suspects involved in unlawful activities.   The operation, dubbed Operation Hayakin Kogo, targeted illegal mining operations that have been responsible for significant revenue losses for the Federal Government, environmental destruction, and public health risks to local communities. The NSCDC has ramped up efforts to curb these illegal activities in line with its commitment to protecting the country’s mining resources.   Commandant…

IGP refutes viral fake news encouraging attacks on Policemen during Stop-and-Search

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has debunked a viral claim alleging that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, directed citizens to attack police officers during stop-and-search operations. The Force described the report as false and malicious.   In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on December 22, 2024, the police stated that the IGP has not issued any directive encouraging violence against law enforcement officers. Instead, he called on citizens to report any cases of police misconduct through official channels, emphasizing accountability and…