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Crime
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Six Soldiers Killed and Dozens Abducted in Zamfara Bandit Raid
Armed bandits killed six soldiers and abducted over 70 residents in the Kasuwar Daji community of Zamfara state after overpowering a military outpost.
August 2, 2026
Armed men abduct seminarian and parishioner from Enugu church
Gunmen abducted a seminarian and a parishioner during Sunday morning Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Enugu State, prompting a frantic search by locals.
August 2, 2026
Alleged cable thief dies from electrocution in Jigawa
A suspected cable vandal was electrocuted in Jigawa State after power was restored while he was allegedly attempting to tamper with electric lines.
August 2, 2026
Lagos Police Capture Kingpin Behind Billion-Naira Luxury Car Scam
Lagos police have arrested the alleged leader of a criminal group responsible for a N1 billion exotic vehicle fraud scheme, with recovery efforts for missing cars currently underway.
August 2, 2026
Explosion near Moscow restaurant leaves three dead and 21 wounded
A homemade bomb detonated outside a Moscow restaurant, killing three people and injuring 21 others, with investigations into the motive and perpetrators currently underway.
August 2, 2026
Fatal mobile phone theft accusation sparks public outrage in Jos
Ibrahim Mbaya, a 25-year-old model, was beaten to death by a mob in Jos following allegations of a missing iPhone, prompting police to arrest three suspects and sparking national outrage against jungle justice.
August 2, 2026
Moscow bombing leaves three dead at restaurant
A female attacker detonated a homemade explosive at a Moscow restaurant, killing three people and injuring 21 others after being intercepted by security.
August 1, 2026
Anambra Police Apprehend Two Fugitives Linked to Kidnapping Ring
Anambra police have arrested two men connected to a kidnapping syndicate that allegedly abducted a victim from a lodge in Dunukofia and demanded a 30 million naira ransom.
August 1, 2026
Kogi Police launch probe into murder of Catholic priest
Kogi State police have opened an investigation into the death of Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi, whose body was discovered in the Ajaokuta Local Government Area.
August 1, 2026
NSCDC Searches for Criminals Behind N1 Million Cable Theft at Jigawa School
The NSCDC in Jigawa has initiated an investigation to track down vandals who stole N1 million worth of armoured cable from a school in Ringim.
August 1, 2026