Crime & City Diary
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El-Rufai’s family protests alleged DSS custody transfer, cites court order violations
Family members of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of violating existing court orders regarding his detention. The family staged a protest at the DSS headquarters in Abuja, alleging that El-Rufai was moved into DSS custody despite court directives ordering that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices…
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EFCC hands over recovered N837m from alleged Katsina treasury fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has handed over recovered funds totalling ₦837,485,389 to the Katsina State Government following investigations into separate cases of alleged treasury fraud and diversion of public funds in the state. The handover took place on Monday at the Kano Zonal Directorate, where the Zonal Director, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Friday…
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Abuja court orders seizure of private jet over alleged MEPP contract fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a final forfeiture order for a Hawker 800XP private jet linked to alleged fraud, corruption and money laundering involving the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project (MEPP). Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday ordered the forfeiture of the aircraft, with registration number 5N-AMK, to the Federal Government after…
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Makinde confirms arrest of six suspects connected to school attack
By Adejayan Gbenga Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed the arrest of six suspects in connection with the kidnapping incident at Ahoro-Esinele community in Oyo State. Makinde disclosed this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Suleimon Olanrewaju, on Monday in Ibadan. According to the governor, the suspects were arrested within the locality and…
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Makinde provides update on rescue efforts for Oyo abductees
By Adejayan Gbenga Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed the abduction of seven teachers following a deadly attack by suspected terrorists and bandits on Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The governor also confirmed that one of the abducted teachers has been killed by the attackers. Makinde made…
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Oyo teachers protest abduction of colleagues, students
By Adejayan Gbenga Teachers in public schools across Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Monday staged a peaceful protest over the abduction of their colleagues and students by suspected gunmen. The protesters called on the government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the immediate release of the victims. Reports indicated that about 39 students and seven…
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Abducted Oyo school teacher reportedly beheaded in captivity
Michael Oyedokun, one of the abducted teachers of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has reportedly been killed by his abductors. Reports circulating online on Sunday alleged that the teacher was killed by his abductors while in captivity following the recent attack on schools in the area. A video allegedly released by the kidnappers…
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Lagos seals 2800 unsafe facilities in major safety crackdown
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Government on Monday disclosed that the Lagos State Safety Commission intensified enforcement operations across the state by sealing unsafe facilities and enforcing compliance on more than 2,800 construction sites and businesses between 2025 and 2026. Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr. Olugbenga Oyerinde, spoke during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the…
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BREAKING: Court grants El-Rufai ₦100m bail, orders monthly DSS reporting
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of ₦100 million with one surety in like sum. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who delivered the ruling on Monday, imposed several conditions the former governor must fulfil before perfecting the bail. The court ordered that the surety must reside in either Maitama…
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JUST IN: Over 20 ISIS fighters killed as US-Nigeria air strikes continue in Borno — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says more than twenty ISIS/ISWAP fighters have been killed in fresh coordinated air strikes carried out by Nigerian forces in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Metele, Borno State. According to the DHQ, the operation followed intelligence reports indicating the convergence and movement of terrorist elements within the area, prompting precision strikes on…
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