…suitable facilities within the command's premises to accommodate rescued victims while investigations into the case were ongoing. Also speaking, the Secretary to the State Government, Yakubu Bala Tafida, assured the command of the government's commitment to supporting efforts aimed at protecting children and combating…

…Security Adviser. I have raised this issue with the IGP and demanded for the immediate investigation and arrest of Senator Fadahunsi. The IGP has confirmed the video and assured of immediate action. We request that the the IGP should stop the illegal operations of IRT, a team that has been arresting Accord Party leader…

Monk, 51, accused of 'stabbing two fellow clergymen in monastery attack' A monk is being investigation for attempted murd£r after he allegedly stabbed two other clergymen at a monastery in Cyprus with a sharp object. The 51-year-old monk was arrested following the incident in Paphos on Friday, August 7. The attack repo…

…longer a law enforcement officer. He was a criminal." The murd£r-su!cide remains under investigation. by Linda Ikeji at 11/08/2026 3:37 PM | Share this Story

…escalated the case to the DG's office where the case was reopened. She claims a forensic investigation exposed the photos and video as fake, prompting NYSC to apologize and allow her to return to camp and complete her service. However, she said the corps member that set her up was only given a one-month extension of se…

…operations. According to Turkish outlet Haberler, Terzi was detained as part of an investigation ordered by the BakırkÀ¶y Chief Public Prosecutor's Office on allegations of "public dissemination of misleading information". The Sun reported that it was the first high-profile detention of a sports journalist in Turkey u…

…It took the intervention of vigilant neighbors to rescue her and alert the police. Investigation later revealed that another family member confessed to taking the money. "I was the doctor on call months ago when a 12 years old girl walked into the emergency paediatric unit with a middle aged female police officer. She…

…bank accounts. He argued that such claims should be supported by evidence and proper investigation. VDM also revisited his earlier claim that Peter had told him that Nigerian rapper Phyno had been scammed by Jude Okoye and would testify in court. VDM said he later encountered Phyno, who allegedly denied being scammed b…

…the recovery of 16 ATM cards belonging to different banks and individuals. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects specialised in hijacking and swapping ATM cards from unsuspecting members of the public at ATM points within bank premises and subsequently using the cards to fraudulently withdraw funds from…

…gain popularity with his peers online.' Swaddle was jailed for two years after a police investigation revealed he had communicated with 117 female victims aged 13 to 17. Eight of his victims lived in the UK. Ms Pownall continued: 'He gained the trust of his victims, before collecting private information about them so h…

…for stealing eight refrigerators in a hotel where he works," the PPRO wrote. "During investigation, five of the refrigerators were recovered from him while he had sold three others to a scrap dealer in the area who is currently at large. "The suspect has been charged to court for prosecution." by Linda Ikeji at 10/08…

…he attempted to escape from Enugu State," the statement said. The Army said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect was linked to several kidnapping activities across the South-East and North-Central regions. It added that US$1,000, N785,900 in cash and other incriminating items were recovered from the su…

…to the statement, the suspension was to allow security agencies to conduct an impartial investigation into the allegations surrounding the incident at the Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State. The government said the decision was necessary to ensure that the investigation was conducted without interferenc…

…Mortuary pending autopsy. According to the police, Adams Adder Almeida admitted during investigation to shooting the couple. He told investigators that he was motivated by his belief that Rahman has repeatedly described him as "lazy and useless", which he claimed had affected him mentally. The suspect later led investi…

…directed that the two suspects be transferred to the Police Headquarters for further investigation and possible prosecution. The Special Adviser warned individuals who pose as security operatives, especially in rural areas, to desist from such acts. "The law will catch up with anyone hiding under the cover of security…

…scene. Her body has been evacuated to a morgue for preservation." The PPRO added that an investigation was ongoing into the incident. Meanwhile, one Uchenna Marvin, who shared Alayande's photo said she was his supervisee during her years in the university. He recalled that she advocated that people should equally have…

…remain untouched.ICC Seen as Targeting AfricaPAYDN said the pattern of prosecutions and investigations pursued by the court over the years has reinforced a widespread belief that Africa has become its primary target.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"The concerns raised by…

…He said “Following four months of sustained intelligence gathering and discreet investigation, Detectives attached to the Obantoko Division, on 3rd August, 2026, at about 1645hrs, arrested Kehinde Makinde ‘M’, popularly known as “Pastor Kenny,” in Ibadan, Oyo State. “The arrest followed investigations into allegations…

…the rooftop of the four-storey hostel building.” Meanwhile, the PPRO concluded that an investigation was ongoing into the incident. This is not the first reported case of a Nigerian Law School student dying by suicide. PUNCH Metro reported in December 2025 that a Nigerian Law School student, Ayomiposi Ojajuni, reported…

…The matter was postponed to 13 August 2026 for pre-trial profiling and further police investigation. According to the State, members of the South African Police Service responded to a complaint at a residential address in Ha-Mphego Village, Thohoyandou policing precinct, Vhembe District, on Thursday, 6 August 2026. Upo…

…Owie's remains were subsequently deposited at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.Investigation underwayIkoedem said the police have intensified efforts to track down the suspects responsible for the killing, adding that the investigation remains active.Gunmen kill 85-year-old Edo community leaderkill youth leade…

…from the rooftop of the four-storey hostel building. Police sources said preliminary investigation further revealed that the deceased allegedly left behind two notes addressed to her stepfather and roommate. Following the report, a team of police detectives visited the scene, documented the area and took photographs of…

…Vanguard findings come against the background of a much larger national problem. A 2025 investigation separately documented at least 188 public schools shut because of insecurity across six northern states: Katsina, Benue, Zamfara, Niger, Sokoto and Kaduna. The breakdown put the number at 52 in Katsina, 55 in Benue, 39…

…complete their routine immunisation remain particularly vulnerable. Jiya disclosed that investigations have revealed that some affected children had received only one dose of the pentavalent vaccine, while others, including those aged nine and 10, had never been vaccinated. According to him, "Anywhere you see a diphthe…

…also disclosed that the suspects are in the custody of the State Command for further investigations. The move, he added, followed a valid detention warrant from a magistrate’s court.