Category Archives: Crime

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a man who posed as a senior official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), swindling victims out of millions. The suspect, Ibrahim Nuhu Shuaibu, appeared before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, facing multiple charges of fraud, impersonation, and criminal breachContinueContinue reading “EFCC Arraigns Fake NNPCL Director for N100 Million Fraud”

In a bold crackdown on cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 44 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara State. The operation, executed by operatives from the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, was conducted across several locations in the state’s capital, including Sango, Kulende, Taxaco, and Harmony Estate. Announcing the arrests viaContinueContinue reading “EFCC Nabs 44 Alleged Internet Fraudsters in Massive Kwara State Crackdown”

In a recent development that highlights the relentless efforts to clamp down on cybercrime, a Nigerian internet fraudster, popularly known as a “Yahoo boy,” has been sentenced to two years in prison for impersonating Nigerian music icon Flavour N’abania. The fraudster, was apprehended after successfully duping an unsuspecting American victim of a staggering $53,000 byContinueContinue reading “Internet Fraudster Sentenced to Two Years for Impersonating Music Star Flavour N’abania, Scamming $53,000 from American Victim”

In a dramatic turn of events, a 43-year-old married man from Ondo State, Mr. Ajagba Joseph, has been arrested for allegedly shooting his rival in a heated altercation at his concubine’s home. The Punch Newspaper took to its official X handle to break the news, revealing the chilling details of a love triangle that spiraledContinueContinue reading ““Deadly Love Triangle: Ondo Man Arrested for Shooting Rival in Concubine’s Home””

The Adamawa State Police Command has taken to it’s official X handle and announced the arrest of a 49-year-old herbalist, Suleiman Manzo, also known as Suleiman Makeri, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 22-year-old female patient who sought traditional treatment at his residence in Mallam Nura ward, Numan town. According to the victim, the horrific incidentContinueContinue reading ““Adamawa Police Arrest Notorious Herbalist for Alleged Sexual Assault on Young Patient””

Yola, Nigeria – July 24, 2024: The Adamawa State Police Command has recently shared on their official social media X channel, the apprehension of one Hussaini Salihu, a 30-year-old resident of Jabbore Hayin Gada, Girei Local Government, on charges of assaulting a 12-year-old girl. The arrest came after a harrowing report was filed by theContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Girei: Man Arrested for Sexual Assault on Young Girl”

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested Yahaya Balarabe, a 25-year-old man, for allegedly stabbing his close friend, Usman, to death and robbing him of N20,000 and a motorcycle. According to a statement by the police command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the incident occurred on July 17, 2024. Balarabe, who hails from Dage VillageContinueContinue reading “Horrific Crime in Adamawa: Man Murders Friend and Steals Motorcycle and Cash”

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple for allegedly attempting to sell their two-year-old son to fund their relocation to Canada. The father, Uchenna Eziekwe, a 28-year-old labourer, and his 22-year-old wife, Chineye, were apprehended at Isolo General Hospital in Lagos while inquiring about selling their child. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin,ContinueContinue reading “Police Arrest Couple for Allegedly Attempting to Sell Son to Fund Relocation Abroad”

A Family Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ordered the remand of a man, Mufutau Taiwo, for allegedly defiling his eight-year-old daughter. The 35-year-old defendant was arrested by policemen for committing the offence at Ayedun Quarters, Akure, a few weeks ago. He was later charged in court on one count charge of rape.ContinueContinue reading “Father remanded for defiling eight-year-old daughter By Peter Dada”

A Pregnant woman who was due for delivery has been kidnapped by unknown assailants. The victim who was simply identified as Mrs Ogunbunmi was abducted in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. She had left her home in Oke Lantoro for the state General Hospital, Ijaiye, Abeokuta, but was kidnapped along the way. Confirming the development, herContinueContinue reading “Kidnappers Whisk Away Pregnant Woman Due For Delivery On Way To Ogun State Hospital”