Crime

Court arraigns man for alleged N1.8m fraud in Lagos

By Adeyanju Esther A 43-year-old man, Adekunle Abodunrin was arraigned on Tuesday at a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Badagry, Lagos, facing charges of fraud amounting to N1.8 million. Abodunrin, whose address was not disclosed, is facing three counts of fraud,…

NDLEA nabs ex-convict with cocaine worth N4.6bn

By Adeyanju Esther The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has detained Christian Ogbuji, an ex-convict, for importing 817 wraps of cocaine weighing 19.40 kg, valued at approximately N4.6 billion. The seizure occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA).…

Ondo: Amotekun Corps parades 27 suspected criminals

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, commonly known as Amotekun Corps, paraded 27 suspected criminals on Monday who have been involved in various criminal activities across the state. The Chairman of the Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, reported that among those apprehended…

Bauchi: Police arrest scavenger for desecration, theft

Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 21-year-old Dauda Saidu, a scavenger, for allegedly desecrating a grave at Yelwa Christian Cemetery and stealing iron rods. Spokesman of the Bauchi State Police Command, Ahmed Wakil, stated that Dauda Saidu was apprehended on…