Crime & City Diary
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NDLEA nabs Iran-bound woman concealing cocaine in body, bag at Portharcourt airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have thwarted what it described as a desperate attempt by a woman, Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi, to export large consignments of cocaine concealed in her private part, stomach and false bottom of her handbag to Iran at the Port Harcourt International Airport in Rivers State. This was disclosed by the NDLEA…
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Court jails 32 for internet fraud in Ibadan, Osogbo
By Adejayan Gbenga The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of 32 internet fraudsters before seven High Court judges in Ibadan, Oyo State, and one judge in Osogbo, Osun State. The convicted individuals include Udoka Uzo Omefe, Adedara Ademola Ayobami, Ajayi Elijah Oladimeji, Eze James Jeffery, Olaleye Tope Akorede, Akinyemi Emmanuel…
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Three arraigned for alleged ₦25m maize farm theft, damage in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga Three men were arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Friday over the alleged theft and destruction of a maize plantation valued at ₦25 million. The defendants—Olaide Oyesola (40), Sataru Yunusa (45), and Odubayo Olufisayo—whose residential addresses were not disclosed, faced a six-count charge including conspiracy, stealing, malicious damage, unlawful entry, assault, and conduct…
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EFCC arrests 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters during coordinated sting operations across various locations in Kwara State. The arrests followed actionable intelligence linking the suspects to various forms of cybercrime. They were apprehended at strategic locations, including Awolowo Road, Tanke, and…
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Police present dismembered remains of Hafsat Lawal in court
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin witnessed an emotionally charged session on Wednesday as police presented dismembered body parts of Hafsat Lawal, a final-year student allegedly murdered in February 2025. During the hearing before Justice Hannah Ajayi, two police witnesses introduced 16 exhibits recovered from the residence of the primary suspect, Abdulrahman Bello. These included…
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EFCC confirms arrest of VeryDarkMan over multiple petitions
By Kunle Sanni The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, following multiple petitions filed against him. Speaking to BBC News Pidgin on Monday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale stated that Otse was taken into custody over allegations of cyberstalking. “We arrested him to respond to a series…
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LASTMA warns against disregard for traffic safety protocols
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a stern warning against disregard for traffic safety protocols by pedestrians. LASTMA underscored the imperative of strict adherence to the use of designated overhead pedestrian bridges. This advisory follows a grievous incident over the weekend, in which a pedestrian lost his life after being struck by a lorry while attempting to…
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Court sentences Lagos BRT driver to death for killing fashion designer Bamise
The Lagos state high court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square has sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a driver of Lagos bus rapid transit (BRT), to death by hanging for killing Bamise Ayanwola, a 22-year-old fashion designer. In a judgment that lasted over two and half hours, Justice Serifat Sonaike held that the prosecution, the Lagos State Government, successfully proved beyond…
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Pain, anguish as fire ravages popular Ilorin Phone Village
–Traders count losses By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Tragedy struck on the night of April 30 as a fire outbreak ravaged the popular Phone Village Market in the Challenge area of Ilorin, Kwara State, leaving several shops and kiosks in ruins. The fire which started around 9 p.m. caught many shop owners by surprise, with eyewitnesses reporting that the fire spread…
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EFCC traces CBEX funds to four countries, says recovery underway
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has traced funds linked to the failed crypto bridge exchange scheme, CBEX to at least four countries. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Wednesday, EFCC chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede said although efforts are underway to recover the stolen funds, full restitution to victims may be impossible. He said…
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