The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a billionaire, Hyginus Nkwocha, for alleged internet fraud and money laundering in Abuja. The Commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, that Nwokocha was arrested on…
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 21-year-old Halilu Yusuf on charges of kidnapping a six-year-old boy. Police spokesman ASP Abubakar Aliyu reported this on Wednesday in Katsina. According to Aliyu, on August 17 at around 2 p.m., the police…
By Adeyanju Esther One Oluwatimilehin Olorunfunmi, a 30-year-old businessman, faced charges of assault and threats to life in an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is charged with three counts: misdemeanour, assault, and…
By Adeyanju Esther The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)in Kano has arrested a suspect believed to be behind a job scam. The person is accused of deceiving people by promising them fake employment opportunities within Kano State government…
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Damilare Jacob, on suspicion of rape and armed robbery. This was disclosed by the Command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, during a parade of suspects at the state…
By Adeyanju Esther The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State has apprehended three individuals suspected of illegal mining and stealing armoured cables. This was disclosed in a statement by the command’s spokesman, DSC Daniel Aidamenbor, on…
By Adeyanju Esther The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended three individuals suspected of kidnapping in the Ikorodu region of the state. This information was disclosed by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s Public Relations Officer, on Wednesday in Lagos. The…
By Sodiq Adelakun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has intercepted three petrol tanker trucks in Apapa, Lagos, that were allegedly used to transport crude edible vegetable oil. The trucks were seized following concerns about potential…
On Wednesday, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) destroyed seven hectares of hemp farms and apprehended three suspects in Kogi. NDLEA Kogi Commander, Alhaji Umar Yahuza, revealed in Lokoja that three hectares were located in Ikeja Forest, while the…
The Katsina State Police Command has launched an intensive manhunt to capture those responsible for the murder of Aliyu Yahaya, a member of the Nigerian Hunters Association. Yahaya was killed in the Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. According…
