The Bauchi State Police Command has launched a full investigation into a case of mob violence that left one man dead and another critically injured in the Lushi area of the state. The incident occurred on the night of April 9, when a group of youths reportedly attacked two men—one identified only as Peter, and…
The Yobe State Police Command has announced the arrest of two notorious kidnappers believed to be responsible for multiple crimes across Dapchi and Tarmuwa Local Government Areas. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, revealed that the suspects—identified as Babaro Baushe (40) and Umaru Dau’a (25)—were apprehended…
Three headless decomposing bodies were found floating in a river in the Odigbo community of Odigbo local government area of Ondo State. The bodies were discovered by the locals who visited the river on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. An eyewitness explained that the headless bodies of the deceased indicated that they…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have demanded a ransom of ₦100 million for the release of Pastor Samson Ndah Ali, a 30-year-old cleric with the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Mararaba Aboro, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Pastor Ali was reportedly abducted from his residence in the early hours of Tuesday, April…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Muftwang has raised concerns over the escalating security crisis in the state, revealing that at least 64 communities have been overtaken by bandits. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, April 8, the governor stated that the affected communities span across Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom local government…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 victims and the arrest of three individuals involved in operating a baby factory in the Ijegun area of the state. At a press briefing on Monday, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed that the illegal operation was discovered on April 5, 2025,…
Three fish traders from Benue State were killed by suspected militants in Alufu village, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The victims, from the Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, were invited to Taraba to purchase fish. Hon. Clement Kav, the Chairman of Logo LGA, confirmed the…
Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced make-up artist Abdullahi Musa Huseini (also known as Amuscap) to six months in prison for Naira abuse. Huseini was convicted after pleading guilty to a one-count charge related to the abuse and mutilation of the Naira. The charge states: “That you, Abdullahi Musa…
An Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State on Monday sentenced two men, Shibu Abdullahi, 21, and Yakubu Usman, 25, to one month in prison each for stealing two chickens valued at N70,000. Magistrate Mrs. O.O. Fadairo handed down the sentence after the men pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy and theft. Both convicts were given…
Two Chinese nationals and a police officer were killed in an ambush by gunmen on Friday evening, April 5, in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area, Abia State. The victims, identified as Manager Mr. Quan, his colleague Mr. Cai, and Inspector Audu Saidu, an escort officer, were attacked while en route to a company site at…
