Crime & City Diary

BREAKING: 287 abducted Kaduna schoolchildren regain freedom

The 287 schoolchildren kidnapped by bandits in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been released. Their release was confirmed by the Kaduna State government. The pupils regained freedom barely 16 days after their abduction by the bandits.

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Man lands in Police net over alleged impersonation

By Innocent Raphael The Nigerian Police Force ( NPF) has arrested one Garba Umar, 38, of Sokoto State origin, for alleged cases of conspiracy, impersonation and job racketeering. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi made this known in a post via his official X handle, on Friday. The suspect who is accused of impersonating the office of the Assistant…

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EFCC arrests 20 alleged internet fraudsters in Ibadan

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested twenty (20) suspected internet fraudsters in Oyo State. A statement issued by the Zonal Headquarters of the agency, said “The alleged fraudsters were arrested at Akobo area of Ibadan, following actionable intelligence on their suspected fraudulent internet -related activities. Some of the seized vechicles…

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Lagos Police arrests four for staging fake kidnap

By Innocent Raphael Lagos State Police Command has apprehended Margret Itodo (25), Agnes Ogbeh (23), Esther Anyanwu (24), and Anthony Chinakwe (24) for orchestrating a staged kidnap of Agnes Ogbeh. This was made known in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade and signed by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin on…

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Court jails miscreants over extortion in Lagos

The Magistrate Court sitting in Oshodi has convicted miscreants who were arrested by the officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) for extortion and harassment of traders on pedestrian bridges across Lagos state. The miscreants were charged for breach of public peace and illegal collection of money from people with goods. Magistrate Oshikoya sentenced the defendants to one month in…

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Court issues warrant of arrest against Lagos-based property developer, Nollah

A Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square, has issued a bench warrant against a property developer, Sikiru Nollah, charged with wilful damage of a building. Justice Sherifat Sonaike issued the bench warrant after Nollah refused to appear before the court for trial. The Juctice ordered that the defendant be arrested anywhere he is found. Meanwhile, Lagos State…

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Police restate commitment to stamp out crime

By Innocent Raphael The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has assured citizens of their unwavering commitment to stamp out crime, while disclosing details of a series of successful operations over the past few weeks. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday. Stating that the Force has resolved to leaving criminals…

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Police rescue poultry manager, neutralize kidnappers in Ogun

Innocent Raphael The Ogun Police Command has successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt at Flourishing Poultry Farm, rescuing manager Tunde Osifowokan just three days after his abduction by suspected Fulani herdsmen. During the operation in Idowa, Odogbolu Local Government Area, police eliminated five kidnappers while three others managed to flee with gunshot wounds. Initially targeting his elder brother, the gunmen had…

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Court begins trial of suspected killers of Kwara hotelier

By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The High Court in Kwara State has begun the trail of two suspects linked to the death of the Managing Director of Water View Hotel. The suspects were Joy Adanma Joseph (22) and her friend, Favour David (23). They pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them in the court. According to the charge sheet,…

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VIDEO: Police raid fake alcoholic producer in Lagos

Police officers at Isokoko Division In Lagos state on Thursday acted on credible information, and raided a house in Agege where fake alcoholic drinks were being produced. The Public Relations Officer, Lagos State command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin on X (formerly Twitter) tweets, “The police arrested four people behind the illegal distillery, and recovered fake drinks, empty bottles and labels of…

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