…the videos raised concerns relating to the right to privacy and provisions of the Cybercrimes Act. CP Gotan urged residents of Osun State to remain calm and continue their lawful activities, assuring the public that a full investigation is ongoing. The Osun police boss also appealed to residents of the Ibuaje Community…

…rescue operation in other parts of the country affected by kidnapping and violent crime. “The same determination that secured the freedom of the Oriire victims must now be deployed across every community where innocent Nigerians remain in captivity. No family should be left to suffer when the state has the capacity to…

…sustaining intelligence-led operations aimed at eliminating kidnapping and other violent crimes across the country. Below are more photos of the soldiers and rescued victims: Vanguard News The post Photos: Meet soldiers who rescued Oyo kidnap victims appeared first on Vanguard News.

…to strengthen the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the North. In a statement issued by the Chairman of its Board of Trustees, Bashir M. Dalhatu, the ACF said the initiative demonstrated the governors’ recognition that the security challenges confronting the region required c…

…to work closely with security agencies to rid Oyo State of kidnapping and other violent crimes. Eight weeks of agony has ended — Husband of freed Oyo principal, Prof Alamu Professor Wale Alamu, husband of Mrs Rachael Alamu, the principal who was among the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of…

…a clear signal that those who choose the path of kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes will be relentlessly pursued, apprehended or neutralised in accordance with the law,” Abiodun said. He commended the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), local intelligence operatives and ot…

…ethnic group, noting that every tribe has both law-abiding and criminal elements. “Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. Kidnappers and bandits are a disgrace to their families and communities,” he said. The monarch commended President Bola Tinubu and security chiefs for fac…

…threat to k!ll, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, and offences under the Cybercrime Act. According to the prosecution, the charges arose from a video he posted online in which he allegedly thre@tened Seyi Tinubu while commenting on the 2027 presidential election. The prosecution told the court that the video c…

…the respondents had demonstrated that the properties "were not acquired from proceeds of crime”. He argued that the EFCC merely relied on suspicion to allege that the properties were acquired with proceeds of crime. "The court deals with evidence, not suspicion," he said. He urged the court to discountenance the submis…

…to the tune of N294.5m.Akujobi, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC was arraigned before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. on Thursday, July 9, 2026.EFCC alleged that Akujobi stole the money between January and December 2025 while under the emp…

…children from primary school up to university. He said that perpetrators of violent crimes anywhere in the state would have no hiding place, as the government intensifies efforts to safeguard the lives and property of innocent, law-abiding citizens. The governor noted that his administration is committed to maintaining…

…intelligence gathering, strengthen community policing and enable faster responses to crime.Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah said the debate over whether Nigeria needs state police had effectively been settled, arguing that attention should now shift to implementation. According to Mbah, Enugu's investment in surveillanc…

…in, unraveled the murder, and arrested the suspects who have since confessed to the crime. Also, I give "kundus" to the Police in Ogun and Lagos states headed by Commissioners Bode Ojajuni and Fatai Tijani. Operation Kosaye, launched and prosecuted by the two commands has boosted public confidence in the capabilities o…

…leave the country, arguing that illegal immigration contributes to unemployment, crime and pressure on public services. The issue quickly became regional after videos circulated online showing African migrants being harassed. One widely shared video showed a young Ghanaian, Emmanuel Asamoah, being told to "go fix his c…

…including a table equipped with dismemberment tools, suggests this may not be his first crime. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 9:49 PM | Share this Story

…the motive behind the act, and determine whether other persons are connected to the crime. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 8:01 PM | Share this Story

…Peden allegedly then admitted to an officer that he had lied about being attacked, True Crime News reported. He reportedly confessed his injuries were self-inflicted. Investigators claim Peden entered a residential garage carrying a kitchen knife at around 2am. He allegedly mutilated himself, severing his own genitals,…

…of Police reiterates the Command commitment to combating cultism and other violent crimes across the state. "He warns criminal elements to desist from unlawful activities or face the full weight of the law. "He also urges members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police to suppo…

…from victims' families or governments, they would be discouraged from engaging in the crime.The governor stressed that his position has remained unchanged over the years, insisting that he would never negotiate with or reward criminals."I will not negotiate, and I will not pay ransom to any criminal, no matter what hap…

…According to Eye Witness News, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli made the call during a crime-fighting community imbizo held in Mzingazi in northern KZN, where thousands of community members gathered to discuss ideas to tackle crime on Wednesday. The premier was speaking following remarks by traditional leaders that re…

…recent security operations, the Zamfara State Police Command deployed its Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) to reinforce military troops already conducting operations in the area. The combined security team engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle that began at about 2:45 a.m. on July 8. The superior firepower of th…

…Abdullahi Usman, 23yrs, of Awe, Nasarawa State, has been arrested in connection with the crime and investigation is still going on to get the remaining suspects." by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 4:13 PM | Share this Story

…after his arrest, the suspect, identified as Kelvin Ogaga, admitted to committing the crime and claimed he was influenced by a friend identified simply as Omo. He told police investigators that he was experiencing financial difficulties and agreed to the kidnapping plot after discussions with his friend. Ogaga also all…

…the hearing of his bail application. Umar was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a 4-count charge of conferring undue advantage on himself while serving as the chairman of the CCT. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Prosecuting counsel, Christopher Mshelia, had prayed the court for a day fo…

…of security agencies in responding to banditry, terrorism, kidnapping and other violent crimes. He noted that the country's security challenges were constantly evolving, with terrorists and other criminal elements changing tactics and exploiting difficult terrain. Musa added that the response of security agencies must…