Browsing: Crime

Gunmen Abduct Afenifere Youth Council President in Abuja

Eniola Ojajuni, the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, has been abducted by unknown gunmen in Abuja. In a statement, the council’s national secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, confirmed the kidnapping, which occurred on Monday, February 17. The abductors are reportedly demanding a ransom of N100 million. “The Afenifere National Youths Council is deeply saddened to…

EFCC Chairman reveals that “Yahoo boys” are now engaging in ritual killings, kidnapping, and banditry.

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that internet fraudsters, commonly known as “Yahoo Yahoo boys,” are no longer limited to online scams but are now involved in far more dangerous activities, such as kidnapping, ritual killings, and arms trafficking. Olukoyede made the statement on Thursday, February…

Salesgirl Remanded for Alleged N5.2m Theft and Accusation of Calling Couple ‘Ritualists’

A 23-year-old salesgirl, Nifemi Friday, was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on Wednesday by an Eti-Osa Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos. She is facing charges of allegedly stealing goods worth N5.2 million and defaming a couple by calling them “ritualists.” Friday is charged with two counts: theft and defamation of character. Magistrate Mrs. T.F.…

Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspects for criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, and theft.

The suspects, Ibrahim Umar, 22, from Herwa Gana Quarter, Gombe LGA, and Usman Abdullahi, 27, from Kumbiya Kumbiya Quarters, Gombe LGA, broke into the home of Abdulbasid Haruna on February 3, 2025, at approximately 1:00 am. They stole several items, including laptops, mobile phones, and other valuables, with a total worth of N3,200,570. According…

1 35 36 37 38 39 117