American rapper William Roberts, popularly known as Rick Ross, has been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, over allegations of domestic violence involving his former girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick. Rick Ross was arrested on a felony charge of battery by strangulation and a misdemeanour count of battery, according to court…
…state NDC condemned the killing and called on security agencies to identify and arrest those responsiblePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and i…
…State and the state police command have disagreed over the circumstances surrounding the arrest and prosecution of five youths linked to the “Tinubu Must Go” campaign. The police said the five suspects were arrested over alleged public disturbance, thuggery and possession of suspected illicit drugs, while the ADC accus…
The Borno State Police Command explained that five Nigerian youths arrested while wearing 'Tinubu Must Go' T-shirts were caught with suspected drugs and other itemsThe suspects face charges including criminal conspiracy, thuggery, and inciting disturbance under the Borno State Penal CodeAmnesty International rejected t…
…by Senator Garba Musa Maidoki of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the arrest, detention and prosecution of some ADC members and supporters were politically motivated, challenging the opposition party to produce concrete and verifiable evidence to substantiate its claims. The State Publicity Secretary of the A…
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old security guard over the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old pupil of a nursery and primary school in Calabar. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Calabar, saying the “school proprietre…
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old security guard attached to a nursery and primary school in Calabar over the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old pupil. The suspect, identified as Bright Bassey Elijah, was arrested after the incident was reported to the pol…
…of suspected cases to health authorities and NAFDAC. The committee acknowledged the arrest of 15 suspects but demanded a full crackdown on informal distilleries, illegal herbal mixture blenders and open-market distribution networks. It also called for nationwide sensitisation against consumption of unlabelled, unregist…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 60-year-old man, Abdullahi Abubakar, for allegedly kidnapping a 16-year-old boy, Usman Dauda, in Zigau Village, Shira Local Government Area of the state. The command said the victim was rescued unhurt during the operation. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habi…
…Legit.ng reported that in September, the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre arrested an X user who had posted a false notice claiming OPay was shutting down and urging customers to withdraw their funds.Police said the post attracted about 572,000 views within minutes of being published.The Central Bank of…
…head coverings in defiance of the dress code, while authorities have responded with arrests, warnings and other measures. The post Iran court backs 74 lashes for singer who performed without hijab appeared first on Vanguard News.
…collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested nine suspected drug peddlers in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. According to security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, the suspects were arrested at about 11:40 p.m. on September 26, 2026, during an operat…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old housewife, Hauwa’u Haruna, for allegedly killing her co-wife, Jamila Adamu, during a domestic incident at Tafawa Balewa Housing Estate, Bauchi. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. Habib…
A 26-year-old security man, Godwin Dauda, has been arrested by the Police authorities following an allegation that he raped an 11-year-old girl Christabel Albert to death, and dumped her corpse inside a church well. The incident, Arewa PUNCH gathered happened in Suleja, Niger State after Dauda, who was attached to the…
…investigation into the circumstances that preceded his death. The post Police arrest commissioner, 3 others over Delta director’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.
…those responsible. "We are aware of the incident and efforts are on the way to track and arrest those involved," Mshelizah said. The police spokesperson, however, did not disclose whether any suspect had been arrested in connection with the incident. He also did not provide details on the number of motorcycles allegedl…
…Imagine a child I was at his dedication on Sunday today police on a stop and search arrested my sister that she stole the baby on a random stop and search in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, even after evidence of pictures on the phone and they ceased the phone and my sister and mom were taken to the state headquarters," he wrote…
…with the explanation, the farmer reportedly raised an alarm, leading to the suspects' arrest after they had already crossed about four communities with the toddler. NAPTIP said investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be prosecuted after the investigation is concluded. The agency is also working to estab…
Farmer arrested for assaulting herder who destroyed his farm crops in Plateau A herder, identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, has been assaulted by a farmer, Mr Caleb Bulus, following an alleged dispute over the destruction of farm crops in Kwanga village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources…
R&B singerJacquees arrested on DUI & battery on an officer charges R&B singer Jacquees was arrested in Hollywood, Florida, on Sunday, September 27, after authorities booked the R&B singer on allegations including DUI and battery on an officer. The 32-year-old singer was taken into custody Sept. 27, 2026, according to B…
…Punch on Google He said about eight members of the alleged gang were eventually arrested following persistent efforts by the family, but only one was arraigned. According to him, the police initially filed nine counts, including assault occasioning harm, malicious damage and stealing. “However, only one suspect was arr…
…of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday. 6. The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects and recovered 25 Automated Teller Machine cards, three firearms and two suspected stolen vehicles during an 11-day security operation across the state. The command said the ATM cards were recovered from a 45-year-…
…matter was reported at the Agbado Police Station, adding that the cleric was initially arrested but later released. He said the family was concerned about the cleric’s release because they believed he could provide information that might help establish Imole’s whereabouts.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on G…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects and recovered 25 Automated Teller Machine cards, three firearms and two suspected stolen vehicles during an 11-day security operation across the state. The command said the ATM cards were recovered from a 45-year-old man, Ameachine Anthony, who was arrested in Igbe…
…allegedly k!lls his 80-year-old father in Katsina The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Sada Tambai, for allegedly k!lling his 80-year-old father in Bindawa Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturda…