Crime Facts

Nigerian lady trafficked to Oman begs FG for rescue

A 28-year-old Nigerian, Miss Kemi Najeeb who hails from Ikire town in Osun State has appealed to the Nigerian government to come to her rescue in Oman where she is being held in captivity. The President, Journalist International Forum for Migration (JIFORM), Mr Ajibola Abayomi, narrated Kemi’s situation in a statement issued in Abuja on […]

36 states dragged to ICPC over hoarding of COVID-19 palliatives

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has been asked to probe the alleged hoarding of COVID-19 palliatives in warehouses in many states of Nigeria. Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), the petitioner, said the palliatives ought to have been distributed to the poorest and most vulnerable people during the lockdown. SERAP […]

Gunmen Invade Ekiti Bank

Gunmen on Friday attacked a new generation bank in Iyin Ekiti area of Ekiti State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Sunday Abutu, confirmed the incident to Channels Television via a phone call. He said no casualty has been confirmed, adding that the police team is working to launch a manhunt for the […]

Imo lover sells ex-girlfriend’s twins for N150,000

The police in Anambra State have arrested a 31- year -old man, Chijioke Chukwulota , for allegedly selling twin babies of his ex -girlfriend. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Awka , the state capital. Mohammed said the suspect sold the twin babies […]

Imo Police parades suspected kidnappers, child thieves, others

By Jennifer John Imo State Police command has paraded suspected criminals arrested in connection with various criminal offences ranging from armed robbery, kidnapping, child trafficking/stealing, among others. Delivering his address during the parade, the state Commissioner of Police (CP) Isaac O Akinmoyede said there was no going back on his earlier pledge to rid Imo […]