Crime

Man in court over alleged manslaughter

A 48-year-old man, Akeem Bello, on Monday appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court for alleged causing the death of two persons through reckless driving. The police charged Bello, whose address is not provided, with a three-count charge bordering on reckless…

Businessman in court for alleged N6m visa scam

A 53-year-old businessman, Akande Richard, on Monday appeared in a Wuse Zone Six Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja for alleged defrauding an applicant of N6 million for a U.S. visa. The police charged the defendant, who resides at No 6, Musa…

Court remands 8 men for allegedly stabbing BRT staff

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday, ordered that eight men, who allegedly robbed and stabbed a Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System member of staff, be remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre, pending legal advice. The police charged Jibola Adegbite, 24;…

EFCC nabs 11 men for internet fraud in Osun

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo 11 suspected internet fraudsters were on Friday arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Osogbo. It was gathered that the operatives of the commission had arrived the town from Ibadan zonal office on Thursday…