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Plateau Police Apprehend Teen Suspect for Armed Motorcycle Theft
Plateau State police have arrested 19-year-old Abba Ahmed for the armed robbery and theft of a motorcycle in Jos, following a swift investigation.
Fatal Shooting of Churchgoer in Plateau State
A man was killed by gunmen while traveling to church in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, prompting local calls for improved security and justice.
Lagos Authorities Apprehend Individuals Extorting Drivers on Lekki-Ajah Road
Lagos State has arrested several individuals for extorting and harassing drivers along the Lekki-Ajah Expressway, with officials blaming public patronage for the persistence of such street crimes.
Survivor Reports 25 Deaths Among Kidnapped Kwara Residents
A rescued victim reports that 25 people died in captivity, including three from snake bites, after being held by armed bandits for six months.
Security mobilized as Ireland prepares for extradition of alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan
Irish authorities are conducting a massive security operation to return alleged crime lord Daniel Kinahan from the UAE to face charges in a Dublin court.
Elderly Community Leader Fatally Shot in Edo State
A prominent 85-year-old community secretary, Reuben Owie, was murdered by armed assailants at his residence in Iguosa, Edo State.
France faces a surge in wildfire arrests amid questions of accountability
France is grappling with record-breaking wildfires and a controversial wave of 420 arrests, raising concerns about legal overreach and the true causes of the destruction.
Osun Environment Commissioner Taken into Custody Following APC Rally Shooting
Osun State Commissioner for Environment Mayowa Asejoorin is in police custody following a shooting at an APC rally in Ilesa that left four people, including a minor, injured.
Sokoto Police Detain Suspects Following Death of Young Woman
Sokoto police have apprehended several suspects in connection with the gang-rape and death of 27-year-old Fatima Bizo in Wamakko Local Government Area.
Police Neutralize Gang Leader Involved in Murder of Imo Monarch
A suspected gang leader, Ojiogu Elumah Martin, died in a shootout with police as authorities move to resolve the 2026 murder of an Imo traditional ruler.