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Army arrests 183 suspected fraudsters in Delta

TROOPS of 63 Brigade Nigerian Army /Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have arrested 183 suspected internet fraudsters in a raid in Warri, Delta. ‎‎Spokesman of the Brigade, Capt. ILiyasu Bawa, disclosed this in a press statement on Sunday in Asaba. ‎ILiyasu said the raid was carried …

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Police nab two suspected transformer vandals in Akwa Ibom

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has arrested two suspects over alleged vandalism of a transformer at Ikot Imoh village in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John and made available to newsmen …

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Driver docked for allegedly stealing 155 bags of fertiliser

A 32-year-old driver, Donald Francis, who allegedly stole 155 bags of fertiliser worth N4.6 million from his employer, on Thursday appeared before a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court. Francis, a resident of Ungwan Boro area of Kaduna, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and forgery. The Prosecutor, Insp Chidi Leo, …

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Businessman arraigned for alleged N8.9m car fraud

A 49-year-old businessman, Emmanuel Alfred, was on Thursday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court over an alleged N8.9 million car fraud. Alfred, whose address was not disclosed, faces charges of stealing and obtaining by false pretence. He pleaded not guilty. Prosecutor, SP Josephine Ikhayere, told the court the offence occurred …

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Ondo Amotekun foils 5 kidnap attempts, Arrests Suspects

The Western Nigeria Security Network code-named, Amotekun Corps in Ondo State has foiled five kidnap attempts in two weeks in the state. Mr Adetunji Adeleye, State Commander, Amotekun Corps, disclosed this on Wednesday in Akure while addressing newsmen. Adeleye said no ransom was paid in the five cases while the …

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Police Rescue 3 kidnap Victims, Recover Ransom Money in Abia

Abia Police Command has rescued three kidnapped victims and recovered N2 million ransom money in addition to other exhibits. The Abia Police PRO, DSP Maureen Chinaka announced this in a press statement she signed and made available to newsmen in Umuahia on Monday. Chinaka said the rescued victims were Onyedikachi …

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Police arrest man with fresh human breast In Anambra

The operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a suspect found with a fresh human breast in Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Ikenga stated that the 25-year-old …

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Court dismisses Mohbad father’s suit against Naira Marley

Justice Taiwo Olatokun of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has dismissed a suit filed by Mr. Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, seeking to nullify the legal advice issued by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, which cleared music artistes Naira Marley, …

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