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Escalating Cases of Mob Violence in Nigeria Spark Public Alarm
Nigeria is witnessing a dangerous rise in jungle justice, with mob violence leading to the deaths of numerous suspects, many of whom are later found to be innocent. Experts blame the trend on a systemic collapse of trust in the legal system.
Thai Teenager Used Social Media to Learn Firearms Before Fatal School Attack
A 14-year-old who killed eight people at a Thai school learned to operate firearms through social media, with police investigating academic stress and family issues as potential motives.
Evidence Suggesting Special Forces Involvement in Detective’s Murder Exposed
Evidence shared with the BBC links South African special forces to the 2023 murder of detective Frans Mathipa, who was investigating the abduction of an alleged intelligence asset.
Benue farmer forced to abandon harvest after bandits demand N500,000 ransom
A Benue State farmer has fled his home after local bandits demanded N500,000 to grant him access to harvest his own crops.
Rapid Response Squad apprehends over 30 individuals in Lagos crackdown
Lagos police arrested over 30 people during a Sunday night operation on the Lekki-Ajah Expressway aimed at curbing the harassment and extortion of motorists.
Lagos Rapid Response Squad Detains Over 30 Individuals in Midnight Anti-Crime Sweep
Lagos RRS officers arrested over 30 people during a Sunday night operation on the Lekki-Ajah Expressway aimed at curbing harassment of motorists and improving road safety.
Police in Imo State Neutralize Notorious Bandit Leader Known as Acid
A notorious bandit leader known as Acid was killed by police in Imo State following an intense gun battle, with investigators linking him to multiple murders and violent attacks across the region.
Three Individuals Apprehended for Stripping Parts from Lagos VIS Vehicle
Lagos State Taskforce officials arrested three men caught stealing parts from an operational VIS van, while a hunt continues for their alleged receiver.
Joint security forces search Kogi forests for kidnap victims and dismantle criminal bases
Security agencies are searching forests in Kogi and Edo states for kidnap victims, having already dismantled several criminal hideouts and restored order in the community of Abugi.
Kano Task Force Detains 28 People in Anti-Drug Raid
A joint task force in Kano state arrested 28 individuals and shut down five drug dens during raids across two local government areas on Friday.