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Police bust human trafficking ring in Akwa Ibom, rescue seven victims and arrest four suspects.

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled a human trafficking syndicate, rescuing seven victims and arresting four suspects. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued on March 14, 2026. She said the operation was carried out on March 13, 2026, following intelligence that a vehicle transporting young persons suspected…

Police neutralize three bandits following the kidnapping and murder of a traditional ruler in Benue

The Benue Head of Mbajiir in Tongov, Katsina-Ala Zaki Sughter Agenbeer, from his home in Une Tongov community. According to reports, the attackers took the victim into the bush and killed him, accusing him of providing information about their activities to security agencies. The DPO of Katsina-Ala, in coordination with the DPO of Ukum, mobilized…

Popular Ghanaian socialite, Derrick Van Yeboah pleads guilty in US over $100m romance and email fraud scheme

A 40-year-old Ghanaian man, Derrick Van Yeboah, has pleaded guilty in the United States to his role in a large-scale online fraud scheme that targeted victims through romance scams and business email compromise, stealing more than $100 million. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Van Yeboah, on Friday, March 6, admitted to conspiracy to…

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