Crime & City Diary
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LASG rescues 9-year old girl sexually molested
The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development in collaboration with the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency have rescued a nine-year-old girl allegedly molested by one Baba Michael. Disclosing this in a statement on his official X handle, Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, said that the alleged assault took place at the suspect’s residence at…
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Ogun Police begins enforcement of third-party motor insurance
The Ogun State Police Command on Saturday commenced the enforcement of third-party motor insurance across the State. A statement issued in Abeokuta by the Spokesperson for the Command, Omolola Odutola, said that the enforcement was in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. Odutola said the enforcement exercise officially began on Saturday, February…
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NSCDC destroys illegal mining site in Osun, arrests suspect
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has destroyed an illegal mining site at Sambisa area, Kajola, in Atakumosa West Local Government Area of the state. A statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, ASC Kehinde Adeleke, and made available to journalists in Osogbo on Saturday, said the operation, carried out on Friday,…
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EFCC begins prosecution of 13 chinese nationals, company for alleged cryptocurrency fraud, romance scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun the prosecution of 13 Chinese nationals and a company for alleged cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. EFCC arraigned the suspects before Justice Deinde Dipeolu at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday. It was reported that another set of foreigners will be arraigned before other judges of the court…
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Housewife caught having sex with female partner in Edo State
An eyewitness has disclosed how a housewife, Mrs. Oghenerukewe Judith Agada with three kids was caught having sex with a female partner in Benin city, Edo State. They said Agada, born May, 19, 1988 has know her female partner for a very long time and it was also said that community forbid such act, and they planned to use the two females to appeals the gods of their…
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Driver rams into soldiers jogging in Lagos
Four soldiers reportedly feared dead in Lagos and others were injured after a suspected drunk driver rammed into them. The soldiers were attached to Myoung Barracks in Morocco area of Somolu. The driver rammed into the soldiers during their monthly road jogging outside the barracks in the early hours of Friday. It was reported that the Toyota vehicle had three…
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EFCC acknowledges complaints over public auction of forfeited vehicles
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed concern over complaints from Nigerians regarding the recently concluded public auction of forfeited vehicles conducted by accredited auctioneers on behalf of the Commission. In a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media & Publicity, the EFCC confirmed receiving reports of various challenges encountered by participants, including difficulties accessing the auctioneers’…
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Banks comply with court ruling lifting Mareva injunction on GHL
According to a statement signed by GHL’s management, banks across Nigeria have complied with the Federal High Court’s ruling delivered by Justice Deinde Dipeolu on January 29, 2025, lifting the Mareva injunction against GHL, its directors, and shareholders. The statement follows allegations that First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Chairman Femi Otedola, Managing Director Olusegun Alebiosu, and the bank’s legal team…
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Nigeria Police refutes claims by Sowore on legality of IGP’s tenure
The Nigeria Police Force has strongly refuted recent claims made by Mr. Omoyele Sowore, suggesting that the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, is illegal. The force described these claims as “baseless” and “misleading,” aimed at undermining the legitimacy of the IGP’s appointment and public trust in the Nigeria Police. In a statement signed by…
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Ex-NHIS boss to remain in EFCC custody as court adjourns trial
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Kuje has postponed the arraignment of former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, to Monday, February 3, 2025. Yusuf, who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, appeared before Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu on Thursday for his scheduled arraignment…
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