…in Washington, United States, with police alleging that he strangled her and staged the crime scene to conceal the k!lling. Raajitha Sabbineni, the 27-year-old wife of software development engineer Avinash Narne from Tfound dead in October 2025. Police have now arrested Narne and charged him following an extensive inve…

…condition. According to local accounts, suspects, including those accused of serious crimes, are sometimes detained inside the small mud building until transportation is arranged to move them to the divisional headquarters. The development has renewed concerns over the condition of security infrastructure in many rural…

…the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking on the summit's theme, "Addressing Illicit Drug Use and Trafficking: A Call to National Action," Akume said the fight against drugs required a collective national response. "It is a glaring call to…

…"He reiterates the Command's unwavering commitment to bringing perpetrators of violent crimes to justice and assures the good people of Kogi State that the Command will continue to investigate all criminal cases diligently and professionally. "The Commissioner of Police further advised members of the public to refrain…

…its commitment to combating the proliferation of illegal firearms and other violent crimes across the state. "The Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with credible and timely information that will aid ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and security." by Linda…

…significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts against kidnapping and other violent crimes, following the neutralization of two suspected kidnappers during a gun duel with police operatives in Ilu Abo along the Akure-Owo Expressway," the statement read "The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, 8th July…

…to maintain exclusive access to his son and that this was a motive behind the alleged crime. The court heard that after their relationship ended, the pair continued living together at their flat in West Charleton Court, near Kingsbridge, Devon.The jury was told Sutton had allegedly displayed controlling and coercive be…

…the entire crew from the World Cup after investigating these mistakes and proving the crime of discrimination against the Egyptian national team”. The statement echoed remarks by Egypt coach Hossam Hassan immediately after the game. “I do not want to put it nicely and talk about hard luck. We have been cheated unfairly…

…issue affecting one industry. But it is far more than that; it is, in fact, an economic crime that deprives the government of revenue, discourages investment, distorts competition, and weakens confidence in Nigeria’s economic ambitions. Left unchecked, it rewards criminality while punishing compliance, a dangerous down…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to arraign the former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Yisawu, on Friday, and the former Managing Director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd, Ahmed Dikko, on Wednesday, over separate money laundering charges bordering on hun…

…unity and collective effort. He urged Christian men to live upright lives and avoid crime, stressing that righteousness remains essential to national development. “Only righteousness can exalt a nation, while sin brings reproach,” he said. In a seminar titled “Navigating These Uncertain Times,” the State Pastor of Abun…

…he specifically stated in his extra-judicial statement to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission that he received instructions through telephone conversations, Agulu replied, "What I can remember in my statement is that I got my instructions from the defendant through Mr Ocheme. I cannot remember whether it was t…

…and web platform where users can report and receive real-time incident alerts about crime, flooding, election irregularities, and infrastructure failures. “What we wanted to put in the hands of people is simply an ability to report anything in real time,” Agholor, the startup’s chief executive officer, told TechCabal i…

…and cross-border transfer of personal data. They must also comply with the Cybercrimes Act, which governs online offences and cooperation with law enforcement; the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, which regulates digital marketplaces and consumer rights; and the Nigeria Startup Act, which provides incen…

…clear a “backlog” of asylum seekers, and another for those who had been convicted of a crime and were finishing their sentences. But there was no real “guiding philosophy, it was just xenophobia”, the source said. When a US judge ruled that Benjamin, a Nigerian green card holder married to an American citizen, was enti…

…In what way is this different from the cases of scammers whom the Economic and Financial Crime Commission hunts for daily in its bid to rid the nation of fraudsters who, unfortunately, have succeeded in colouring all Nigerians with the same odious brush at entry points all over the world? Your green passport entitles y…

…It is a deliberate attempt to create anonymity. Criminals use such vehicles to commit crimes and escape detection. We cannot and will not allow Kano State to be used as a safe haven for such activities," Bakori said. He said the command embarked on extensive public sensitisation before commencing the enforcement exerci…

…blade, a hammer and other tools suspected to have been used in committing the crimes. According to the police, the suspect confessed to the offence. "During interrogation, the suspect confessed to vandalising and stealing electrical cables from the Catholic Cathedral, where he had been employed as a security guard. Inv…

…by the medical doctor on duty,” Ayanlade stated. The police said officers processed the crime scene and documented relevant evidence, including photographs, before the deceased’s family obtained permission to bury the victim in accordance with Islamic rites. Confirming the arrest of the principal suspect, the command s…

…would continue to ensure diligent prosecution of everyone connected with the crime.

…Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has recovered N5.79bn in proceeds of crime between January and June 2026 as part of its anti-corruption drive aimed at strengthening accountability and national security. This is as the commission said, corruption continues to undermine Nigeria's security architecture by…

…institutions; policing of the Federal Capital Territory; counter-terrorism; organized crime, cybercrime; border security; arms trafficking; inter-state criminal activities; and other national security matters. Under Section 214, specifically, a state police service is proposed to enforce state laws; maintain public saf…

…in isolation. It intersects with banditry, kidnapping, arms trafficking, organised crime, cyber-enabled offences, illicit financial flows, drug trafficking, human trafficking, economic sabotage, and disinformation. These threats reinforce one another, creating complex networks that no single institution can confront al…

…of Nigerian nationals in South Africa, and ensure that the perpetrators of the heinous crimes are brought to justice without further delay," the ministry stated. While sympathising with the families of the deceased, the government said it would continue engaging South African authorities at the highest levels until jus…

…institutions, policing of the Federal Capital Territory, counter-terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime, border security, arms trafficking, interstate criminal activities and other national security matters, while state police would be responsible for enforcing state laws, maintaining public order and protecting lives…