Bandits seize control of Kankara LGA in Katsina State
Farming banned from Marabar Kankara to Yantumaki, dozens killed/kidnapped, healthcare collapsed
Crime Scene
Detained Abuja pastor Amos Isah raped 14-year-old in church, threatened to kill her if she exposed him; Prayed for her before and after assault— Family
Isah was arrested and detained by the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) over allegations of raping the minor.
Heavy casualties as soldiers, bandits clash in Kaduna, Niger
Several bandits and some military personnel have been killed in fierce confrontations across Niger and Kaduna States.
Customs seizes N3.6bn worth of dried donkey skin in major operation
A 40-foot container carrying N3.6 billion worth of dried donkey skin was intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service in Owerri, Imo State, following a thorough inspection.
Customs intercepts N352m contraband in Lagos, hands cannabis to NDLEA
“We remain vigilant and proactive,” Comptroller Patrick Ntadi said, highlighting efforts to combat smuggling.
Lagos police arrest notorious wanted hitman
Notorious killer Wasiu Akinwande was caught in Ogun with weapons and passports after a decade-long crime spree.
Michigan coach kills student in her home, then dies by suicide
Gwendolyn Smith, 17, was shot dead by her former bowling coach inside her home before he turned the gun on himself.
FG suspends two prison officials over attempted passport procurement for inmate
Passport application flagged in interagency reform effort; two prison staff suspended.
Convicted robber caught processing travel documents in Lagos
“The warder escorting him became impatient and said, ‘I need to take him back to the cell,’” a source said.
Mexico reports decline in homicides under Sheinbaum, experts question data
Over 1,000 people have been killed in Sinaloa since September despite military presence.