Crime

The state Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, Rabi Salisu, disclosed this during a press briefing.   He said that the victims were first taken to an illegal orphanage home in Abuja, the nation’s capital, from where they were taken to other states by a child trafficking syndicate currently at large. It was an emotional atmosphere as the 13 …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has marked the largest volume of seizures in agency history destroying 1.6 million kilograms of illicit drugs in Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo state. The public destruction of the illicit substances witnessed by representatives of government officials, traditional rulers, clergymen, other security agencies, international partners, NGOs, and community leaders, among others, took place at …

The Nigeria Police Force has intensified a crackdown on kidnapping, banditry, and violent crimes across the country, leading to the rescue of 21 kidnapped victims and the recovery of 4.8 million naira paid as ransom. A statement by the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the series of operations conducted nationwide in the first quarter of 2025 significantly disrupted criminal networks …

The Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has declared Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, a socialite and businesswoman, wanted over an alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and money laundering. EFCC in a post on X(formerly Twitter) made the announcement on Friday through its spokesman, Dele Oyewale. The anti-graft commission disclosed Achimugu’s last known address and urged anyone with information to contact its offices …

Security agencies in Rivers State vows to protect all critical infrastructure of the government and ensure total security of lives and property during the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. Addressing the press on behalf of all the security chiefs in State, the State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, noted that their joint operations have been instrumental to the …

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed a special intervention unit made up of 60 police personnel to tackle cases of insecurity in Imo State. The deployment followed the disturbing cases of insecurity in the 27 local councils of the state, A statement by the Imo State police command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, said the deployment was to enthrone …

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, says it rescued seven young women alleged to be victims of human trafficking after it raided a popular hotel in Zamaru, near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. NAPTIP’s Chief Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, revealed in a statement that the girls were being prepared to be trafficked to Baghdad, …

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a 42-year-old Indian woman, Ms. Neetu Neetu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, as she attempted to transport 72 parcels of heroin. The heroin, sealed in wafer wraps and disguised as chocolates, weighed a total of eleven kilograms and was found in her luggage after a …

The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Nigeria Police Force in Imo State has arrested three suspects for conspiracy and kidnapping of Mr Sabinus Ibe from Owerri. The suspects, Favour Dike, Ifeanyi Kingsley, and Wisdom Chikodi, were arrested after detailed investigations and operations. Police spokesman, Henry Okoye in a statement confirmed the development stating that Ibe was abducted in Egbu, Owerri and …

The Nigeria Police Force operatives have carried out multiple diligent operations to enhance internal security and combat criminal activities across the nation. In a statement, Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, recounted how operatives from the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, on a special assignment en route to Edo State, encountered an ambush set by armed kidnappers at Oshara Ganden, a …