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Murder
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Three youths imprisoned for fatal stabbing of 16-year-old on beach
A group of three teenagers has been sentenced to prison for the murder of 16-year-old Kayden Moy, who was fatally stabbed during a beach confrontation in North Ayrshire last year.
Two Detained as Akwa Ibom Police Exhume Murder Victim
Akwa Ibom police have arrested two men for the murder of Nsikak Joshua, whose body was discovered after being buried in a shallow grave by his attackers.
Benue woman accused of murdering husband’s infant son
A Benue woman, Erdoo Ugede, has been arrested for the alleged murder of her husband's two-month-old infant in the Gwer East LGA.
Kano Murder Suspect Claims Witch Doctor Ordered Him to Kill Woman and Six Children
A suspect in the murder of a woman and six children in Kano has testified that he acted under the influence of a witch doctor while exonerating his co-defendants.
Kwara Police Launch Murder Inquiry Following Death of Farmer
Kwara State authorities are investigating the killing of a farmer named Azeez Garba, whose body was discovered with machete wounds on his land in Isin Local Government Area.
Northampton man receives life sentence for wife’s murder
Michael Thompson has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 33 years for the murder and rape of his estranged wife, Kimberley Thompson, after staging her death as a suicide.
Two Nigerian Men to Stand Trial in Ghana for Alleged Homicide of Countryman
Two Nigerian nationals face murder charges in Ghana after a dispute over alleged online fraud proceeds ended in the death of a fellow countryman in Tamale.
UK pursues extradition of man accused of murdering his wife and two children
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma has appeared in a South African court as the UK moves forward with an extradition request following the deaths of his wife and two daughters in Bedfordshire.
Lagos Man Sentenced to Death for Fatal Stabbing Over Romantic Dispute
A Lagos High Court has sentenced Justice Odey to death for the fatal stabbing of Benedict Agara during a dispute over a woman in 2021.
Kogi Police Apprehend Trio for Educator’s Murder
Kogi police have arrested three suspects accused of the murder of a primary school teacher following a series of assaults.