Crime

EFCC arrests 24 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin

By Matthew Denis The Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City. This is contained in a statement signed by the…

Man arraigned for defiling 10-year-old daughter

On Wednesday, Lagos police brought 38-year-old Lucky Ugwauka before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, charged with allegedly sexually assaulting his 10-year-old daughter. Ugwauka, whose address was not disclosed, faces charges of defilement but has pleaded not guilty. According to Prosecutor…

Police arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of three individuals suspected of kidnapping, who extorted N3 million in ransom from a victim’s family. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests on Wednesday. Hundeyin explained that on…

Hundreds linked to black axe, cybercrimes arrested – Interpol

The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has disclosed that it has apprehended over 300 individuals associated with one of West Africa’s most notorious criminal organizations, Black Axe, and its related groups. This announcement follows “Operation Jackal III,” a comprehensive international…

Jigawa: Tea seller kills 20-year-old man over theft

By Umar Akilu Majeri, Dutse A tragic situation in Sararai village, Jigawar Tsada town, Dutse Local Government Council has come to light. Abdulrashidu Ya’u, a 40-year-old tea seller, is accused of beating 20-year-old Hassan Garba to death.  Ya’u reportedly accused…