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Lekki Raid: EFCC Apprehends Over 20 Individuals in Lagos
EFCC agents have taken more than 20 suspects into custody following a strategic raid on a Lekki apartment complex to investigate alleged financial crimes.
Yobe Police Apprehend Five Individuals for Fraud, Vandalism, and Assault
Yobe state police have arrested five individuals involved in separate criminal activities, including a food fraud scheme, the theft of transformer components, and a violent assault.
The Peril of Abuja One-Chance: Criminals Exploit Transit Gaps to Terrorize Commuters
Criminal gangs in Abuja are using fake taxi services, known as 'One Chance,' to rob, assault, and murder commuters, highlighting a critical failure in the city's public transportation infrastructure.
Criminal syndicates operating from within Nigerian prisons
Nigeria faces a surge in prison-based crime, where inmates utilize smuggled phones to coordinate fraud, kidnapping, and extortion, forcing the government to implement stricter security and disciplinary measures.
Four apprehended following violent disturbance in Pontypool area
Four men have been arrested and two individuals remain in critical condition following a violent incident in Pontnewydd near Pontypool on Thursday night.
Spokane Arson Suspect Allegedly Planned Fire for Ideal Weather Conditions
A Spokane man accused of starting a massive wildfire allegedly timed the blaze for peak weather conditions and claimed responsibility for dozens of other fires.
Bauchi State Governor Orders Security Forces to Clear Kidnapper Strongholds
Governor Bala Mohammed has tasked security agencies with dismantling criminal hideouts and strengthening border surveillance to eliminate kidnapping and banditry in Bauchi State.
Jigawa authorities apprehend woman and nurse for hospital baby theft
Jigawa State police have detained a woman and a hospital nurse for the alleged kidnapping of a toddler from Babura General Hospital with plans to sell the child.
Jigawa Police Prevent Robbery and Capture Toddler Abduction Suspects
Jigawa State Police stopped an armed robbery attempt and rescued a toddler kidnapped from a hospital ward, resulting in multiple arrests.
EFCC Conducts Raid at Lekki Apartments, Detains Over 20 Individuals
EFCC officials arrested over 20 suspects at Mariton Apartments in Lekki, Lagos, during an early morning raid on Monday.