…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.

…restricting withdrawals from an Osun State statutory allocation account as part of an investigation into the alleged fraudulent handling of about N11 billion in Ecology Funds, Intervention Funds and FAAC allocations. Coming barely days before the August 15 governorship election, however, the action inevitably acquired…

…correspondent. Asked why KAI officials were absent from the locations visited during the investigation, Ajayi said, “Our operations are continuous. However, we close by 5 p.m., so that could be the reason you did not see us.” “We have warned people to stop crossing the expressway, but they refuse. If they are killed, w…

…search of their belongings led to the recovery of 11 Tecno Camon 50 Pro phones. Further investigation resulted in the recovery of 23 additional Tecno Camon 50 Pro phones and one Infinix Hot 60, bringing the total to 35 mobile phones. "The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals and recovered th…

…for the state police command, Blessing Agabe, confirmed the incident on Friday, saying investigations were ongoing. Agabe, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, stated, “Yes, I can confirm the incident. One of them died. The other was injured and was rushed to the hospital. He is now stable. “However, before our men g…

…was arrested following a report received by operatives of the Command. Preliminary investigation by the police revealed that the suspect allegedly k!lled his father and disposed of the body in a well within their community. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Kabiru Umar Hassan, has ordered a discreet and thorough inv…

…motor parks, roadside trading and other unlawful activities. The commissioner said investigations revealed that suspected hoodlums had deliberately removed key structural materials from the bridge, posing a threat to public safety. "Investigations revealed that suspected hoodlums had deliberately vandalised critical st…

…"The suspects were arrested in different locations by SASA Women and Child Trafficking Investigation Unit. This is a condemnable the act. No individual has the authority to transfer the custody of a child or adopt a child through 'private arrangements' without the involvement of the appropriate government agencies and…

…he described as a “disturbing act of vandalism” beneath the bridge. According to Wahab, investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly removed iron rods, steel reinforcements, cables and other components critical to the bridge’s structural integrity. He said, “Investigations revealed that suspected hoodlums had de…

…releases to ministries, departments and agencies, as well as a joint parliamentary investigation into persistent budget failures. “An Appropriation Act is law, and the Government cannot choose which laws to obey. We therefore demand comprehensive budget implementation reports, full disclosure of capital releases, recon…

…reported at Tarmuwa Divisional Police Headquarters," the statement read. "Preliminary investigation revealed that the incident followed an allegation that a 22-year-old suspect allegedly discovered his wife in a compromising situation with another man near her parents' residence at Danewa-Biriri Village, Tarmuwa Local…