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Retired Soldier Killed and Woman Kidnapped in Nasarawa Border Raid
Armed attackers killed a retired soldier and kidnapped a 40-year-old woman during a nighttime raid on a residential community bordering the FCT in Nasarawa State.
Lagos Police Detain Eiye Cult Suspect and Seize Firearm
Lagos police arrested 27-year-old Yusuf Lamina Adigun, an alleged Eiye cultist, and seized a locally made pistol during a routine patrol in the Ijaiye/Ojokoro area.
Jigawa Police Prevent Kidnapping and Robbery, Apprehend Two Suspects
Jigawa police officers arrested two kidnapping suspects and recovered a stolen motorcycle following a separate robbery attempt in the state.
Lagos authorities detain alleged Eiye cultist with firearm
Lagos police arrested a 27-year-old man identified as a member of the Eiye Confraternity after finding him with a loaded firearm during a stop-and-search operation.
Kogi authorities seize 1,000 stolen livestock from criminal groups
Kogi State security forces intercepted and recovered over 1,000 stolen livestock, neutralizing several bandits in an operation aimed at dismantling the criminal syndicate formerly led by Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo.
Abia Father Seeks Capital Punishment for Daughter’s Killers During Funeral
Following the burial of nursing student Wendy Achumba, her father has called on the Abia State government and judiciary to ensure the death penalty is applied to her killers.
Adamawa Police Apprehend Four Individuals for NYSC Lodge Robbery
Four men have been detained by Adamawa police for allegedly invading an NYSC lodge in Yola and robbing 36 corps members.
Two individuals and two companies face charges in Lagos over N986 million fuel fraud
The EFCC has re-arraigned four defendants in a Lagos High Court regarding an alleged N986 million fuel supply fraud and the theft of other funds.
Governor Adeleke dismisses claims of protecting criminals, invites police to arrest offenders
Governor Ademola Adeleke has refuted claims that he is sheltering criminals in the Osun Government House, challenging the police to arrest any offenders, including his own family members.
Local shops linked to convicted human trafficker shut down following BBC report
Local authorities have closed two mini-marts linked to Twana Jamal, a convicted human smuggler exposed by a BBC investigation while operating in Leicestershire.