The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a Nigerian-Mexican drug cartel operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Eziama community, Obeagu, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said the agency arrested two alleged kingpins—45-year-old Chukwu Obumneme Christopher, also known as Brown, and 60-year-old Chukwu Georginus Monday, alias George—in connection…

Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested a 17-year-old male, Usman Dauda, for allegedly def!ling a 3-year-old girl in Saki. His arrest was effected after a distress report was lodged at the Saki Divisional Station on September 17, after the child went missing while being retrieved from school earlier that afternoon. A…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have uncovered and sealed a suspected illegal factory allegedly used to produce adulterated alcoholic drinks in Badagry. The operation, which was carried out following credible intelligence from members of the public, led to the arrest of 48-year-old Anaebo Emeka Hilary at Yafin, Badagry, where the suspected factory was…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two key suspects in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of 18-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper, Cheikh Toure, in Kumasi in October 2025. The arrests followed a sustained intelligence-led operation, the Police said in a statement issued on Thursday, September 24, 2026. According to the statement, on October 16, 2025,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned religious leaders against diverting tithes, offerings, zakat and other funds belonging to religious organisations into private businesses. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede issued the warning in Abuja on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, during the 2026 Second Council Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC). Olukoyede described the…

A 32-year-old man identified as Fwangmun Karimu has been killed in an attack at Sabon Gari Village in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 10:15 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, after troops of Sector 8, Operation Hakorin Damisa (OPEP), responded to a report of an attack…

A 35-year-old Nigerian national, Olamide Shanu, has pleaded guilty in the United States to conspiracy to commit money laundering over his alleged involvement in international cyber-enabled fraud schemes that defrauded about 150 American victims and resulted in millions of dollars in losses. The United States Department of Justice disclosed this in a statement issued on…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has uncovered an alleged illegal juice production facility in Badagry, arresting two women in connection with the operation. Speaking to journalists after the facility was uncovered on Monday, September 21, the Civil Defence Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, SC Oluwaseun…

The Adamawa State Police Command has rescued a 12-year-old girl, Mercy Kefas, who was reported missing, and arrested a 20-year-old woman suspected of abducting her. The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, September 19, 2026. According to the police, the girl’s mother, Mrs. Mary Felix, reported her missing…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Audu Babangida, for allegedly stabbing 25-year-old Haruna Bala to death during a dispute over farmland. The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 17, at Kafin Sarkin Yaki village in…