Crime Facts

Man beaten to death by friends in Delta for stealing N3,000

The Police in the Delta State command have arrested one Mr Efe Lucky and Mr Ramson Akpojibu for beating their friend to death over allegation of theft of their N3,000 and phones. Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Bright Edafe confirmed this yesterday, in a statement. “On the 3/5/2021 at about 1430hrs, information […]

Motorists shot in Imo robbery attack

There was panic in Owerri, the Imo state capital, as gunmen shot no fewer than four motorists in a Sunday night robbery attack. The incident happened at Orji, on Owerri- Okigwe Road very close to the Orji Divisional Police Headquarters. One of the motorists who was shot was driving an unmarked security vehicle. He was […]

Kogi Poly Student Arrested With Pistol, Bullets

Security operatives at the Kogi State Polytechnic have arrested one Shehu Mohammed for being in possession of a locally fabricated revolver pistol. Mohammed is a National Diploma II student of the Department of Public Administration of the institution, with matriculation number 2018/ND/PAD/170. In addition to the illegal possession of the pistol, he was apprehended with […]

Police arrest retired soldiers’ sons using army uniform for robbery

Twins who are sons of a late retired soldier and two of their accomplices whose fathers are also ex-army personnel have been arrested by the police for allegedly carrying out robberies in different parts of Lagos State. The suspects, Taiwo and Kehinde Ojomo, Emmanuel Bamidele and Peter Samuel, reportedly specialised in carjacking and robbing unsuspecting […]

Man Bags 1-Year Jail Term For Stealing During Church Vigil

An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court, on Friday, sentenced a 21-year-old man, Afolabi Samuel, to one-year imprisonment for stealing a Tecno phone valued at N76,000 and N52,000 cash. Samuel, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to the two-count charge of stealing. The Magistrate, Mr D.S. Ogongo, said that all pieces of evidence tendered in court had proved […]

Man steals company’s N20m, spends it on sports bet

The 35-year-old who is the Head of Sales for Procter and Gamble company, during interrogation, claimed to have spent the money on online sports betting. He was arrested along ‘K-Line area’ of Ewet Housing Estate in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, following a petition. The petitioner alleged that Eze used his position as Head of Sales […]

2 Killed In Osun Bank Robbery

Two people were killed on Thursday when armed robbers struck at a commercial (Wema) bank in Okuku, Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun. The Commissioner not Police in the State, CP Wale Olokode said “while escaping, the armed robbers were shooting sporadically and gunshots hit two persons. Daily Trust gathered that five armed robbers attacked […]

Police nab four for Killing Of POS Agents In Aba

A major breakthrough was recorded in the area of security following the apprehension of a four man robbery gang that was said to be involved in the robbery and killing of Ezinne Grace Iron and Victor Chimaobi Igbokwe who were both POS agents in Aba. According to report, one of the arrested suspect is a […]

Imo police arrest suspects who robbed priest, members

The police in Imo State have arrested four men who allegedly robbed a Catholic priest , Rev. Fr . Wence Isidiem , and members of his church . A spokesperson for the police in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu , identified the suspects as Justice Anukam , 18; Chidiebube Emezi, 21; Sandy Chisom, 24; and Chidiuto […]