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Public Infrastructure Under Siege: The Rising Threat of Vandalism
Lagos residents are grappling with a surge in infrastructure vandalism, from the theft of gutter covers to the dangerous structural destruction of major link bridges by scavengers.
Vanguard journalist extorted by men in task force uniforms on Mile 2 Bridge
A Vanguard reporter was trapped, extorted, and held hostage in his own vehicle by individuals disguised as state task force members on the Mile 2 Bridge in Lagos.
Woman assaulted by murderer blames authorities for failing to stop his later crimes
A survivor of a 2018 attack by double murderer Simon Levy argues that systemic failures by police and courts allowed him to continue preying on women, eventually leading to two murders.
Child left with permanent finger deformity after relatives burn her over stolen N500
A 12-year-old girl suffered a permanent finger deformity after her guardians burned her as punishment for an N500 theft that she did not commit.
Ten police officers killed in Kebbi state clash with bandits
The Nigeria Police Force lost 10 officers in a deadly gun battle with bandits in Kebbi State, while 17 suspects were neutralised during the engagement.
Ondo State Police Detain Man for Alleged Minor Abuse and Apprehend Armed Suspect
Authorities in Ondo State have taken two men into custody: one for the alleged defilement of a teenage domestic worker and another for illegal possession of a firearm in Owo.
Murder investigation launched after fatal shooting in Clapham
A 25-year-old man has died in a Clapham shooting, and a 22-year-old suspect is in police custody following his own hospital admission for a gunshot wound.
Ekiti police apprehend three cultists, seize weapons
Ekiti State police have arrested three men linked to the Eiye Secret Confraternity and confiscated various weapons, including a pistol and axes.
Lagos Police Apprehend Four Cultists and Seize Firearm in Mushin
Lagos police arrested four Aiye Confraternity members in Mushin, recovering a firearm and ammunition following a successful intelligence operation.
Amotekun Corps Nabs 15 Suspects for Kidnapping and Criminal Activities
The Ondo State Amotekun corps has arrested 15 suspects for crimes including kidnapping, cattle rustling, and robbery, while successfully rescuing two abducted farmers.