Crime & City Diary
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NYSC official arrested over death of female corps member
By Folashade Olorunfemi – An official of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State, Abass Olalekan, has been taken into police custody following the death of a female corps member, Victoria Ariyo. Victoria, who was serving under the Abeokuta South Local Government Area (LGA), reportedly died on Tuesday after a failed abortion procedure. Her remains were buried at…
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Ex-AGF Malami speaks after release, vows to clear name
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has declared that he stands by all decisions taken during his time in office, stating that he has no regrets despite ongoing legal challenges. Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa on Wednesday, Malami described his experiences in the custody of the EFCC, DSS, and at Kuje Prison as…
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Waste management in Lagos is everyone’s responsibility – LAWMA
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has stressed that effective waste management in Lagos requires a shared responsibility among residents, operators and government. He made this known while delivering a paper at the annual conference of the Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria (PEWAN) held at NECA House on Wednesday, where…
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Oyekan, IGP Disu advocate technology-driven policing, deeper inter-agency synergy
The General Manager of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency, Prince Ifalade Oyekan, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, at the Force Quarters in Abuja. The visit underscored the importance of inter-agency collaboration in strengthening internal security and safeguarding lives and property across the country. It also provided an opportunity for both leaders…
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Lagos court convicts ten Filipinos, merchant vessel for cocaine pushing
A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted 10 Filipino sailors and a merchant vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, for trafficking 20 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria through the Apapa seaport. The suspects were arrested in November 2025 by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency after the drugs were discovered on board the ship. Following their arrest, the sailors…
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Gunmen kidnap 4 cocoa farmers in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga Four cocoa farmers have been abducted by suspected gunmen at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan. According to reports, the incident occurred on Wednesday when six armed men emerged from the bush and intercepted the victims’ vehicle as they were heading to the institute’s nursing section. The victims were said to…
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Police recapture fleeing kidnap suspect in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga The Nigeria Police Force in Oyo State has re-arrested a suspected kidnapper who earlier escaped from custody. According to verified sources, the suspect’s escape initially aroused tension, panic, and protests in various communities of the state. The suspect, identified as Ayomide Kareem, was captured on the night of March 17 by operatives of the Ojongbodu Area Command…
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Police probe viral video of man claiming to have killed several in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga The Nigeria Police Force in Oyo State has launched an investigation into a viral video of Shawama, a man who allegedly claimed to have killed 32 people. Police Spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed that there is no record of the man ever being arrested by the command, but authorities are taking the matter seriously. He explained that…
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Oyo govt seizes 60 motorcycles over QR code jacket breaches
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority has confiscated no fewer than 60 commercial motorcycles for violating the state’s QR code jacket directive. Confirming the development, the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, said the exercise is aimed at creating a safer and more organised transport system. The operation, which took place in parts of Ibadan including Mokola,…
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Troops repel terrorist attack in Borno, kill over 80 insurgents
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, have foiled a coordinated terrorist attack on their positions in Mallam Fatori, Borno State, killing more than 80 insurgents, including key commanders. The military said the attack, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, involved a five-pronged assault by terrorists who advanced on foot and deployed armed drones in an…
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