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A 31-year-old man, Chukwemeka Destiny, has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly plotting the kidnap of his aunt who raised him from childhood. The suspect was paraded on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Bright Edafe, who disclosed that Destiny had paid N900,000 to some persons believed…
The Edo State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has uncovered an alleged adoption scam following the shutdown of an illegal orphanage, Uwadia Children Home, in Afuze, Owan East Local Government Area. The operation led to the arrest of the proprietress, Mrs. Grace Efe Uwadia, who has been handed over to…
By Choice Ebuwa Gunmen decked in military camouflage, suspected to be kidnappers have gun down a resident of Auchi, Estako West Local Government Area of Edo State, throwing locals into anguish. The victim’s wife, was taken into captivity by the hoodlums in the incident that occurred near Igbira Camp, near a fertiliser depot and close…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its anti-narcotics campaign, securing 974 convictions across the country within the first quarter of 2026, including 11 high-profile drug traffickers who collectively received 254 years in prison sentences. Data released by the agency showed that between January and March 2026, a total…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately withdraw and deactivate Nigerian passports held by individuals who have formally renounced their citizenship. The directive, announced on Friday, applies specifically to persons whose renunciation requests have been duly approved and registered by the President, in line with constitutional provisions. According…
By Ebuwa Choice The Nigeria Police Force has assured the family of late Osaiyekemwen Ugbo and the general public that justice will be served following his reported death under tragic and suspicious circumstances in Abuja earlier this month. Ugbo was said to have died in unclear circumstances in the Federal Capital Territory, sparking concern among…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a suspected international drug trafficking network after intercepting cocaine concealed inside the heads of imported dry stock fish in Lagos, while also seizing dangerous narcotics hidden in parcels bound for the United Kingdom. A statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in unusual ways, including inside carton walls, winter jackets and body cream containers, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a courier company in Lagos. The anti-narcotics agency also reported major seizures and arrests during coordinated operations across…
By Uko Etim, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old Cameroonian for defiling a minor at Mkpanak in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. This was disclosed in a statement by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, and made available to journalists on Monday in Uyo. The statement…
The Edo State Police Command says it has dealt a major blow to criminal networks in the state, with the arrest of 129 suspected criminals and rescue of 30 kidnapped victims in intelligence-led operations. The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, disclosed this recently while briefing journalists in Benin City. He said the operations, conducted…