…in connection with the attempted culpable homicide of a commercial motorcycle rider and theft of his motorcycle. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the incident occurred on August 23, 2026, at about 4pm. According to him, the victim, Bello Umar, 22, a…

…successes across theatres of operations against Terrorists, Bandits, Kidnappers, Oil Theft and others The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported successes across all active theaters of operations nationwide by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) between August 20 to 27, 2026. Major General Michael Onoja, Director Defenc…

…Essien was a carer until 9 March, when he was suspended by his employers following theft allegations. The following day, Tuesday 10 March, Essien committed four separate burglaries in the L6 area against elderly and otherwise vulnerable persons for whom he had previously been a carer for. Firstly, Essien stole a bank c…

…in Kaduna shares her sad story A Kaduna farmer, Flow Ginger, who has been lamenting over theft of produce from his farm, finally caught one of the suspects on Sunday. According to him, the suspect, an elderly woman, had allegedly stolen corn, groundnut and yam, claiming she was driven by hunger. He stated that the inci…

…area, saying the bad road has become a den for kidnapping, car snatching, and motorcycle theft. Igboayaka called for collaborative action between the federal and Imo State governments, recommending drainage expansion toward the Ihiagwa market axis as well as bridge construction. Ohanaeze Youth Council calls for urgent…

Court remands 2 over alleged m8rder of man accused of theft in Kano A Magistrates' Court in Kano has remanded two youths in a correctional centre over their alleged involvement in the m8rder of a man accused of stealing. The defendants, Manya Usaini and Abdu Usaini Boda, were arraigned before the court presided over by…

…years of supervised release, after he was convicted of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and unauthorised access to a protected computer to obtain information. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) extradited Adejorin from Ghana to the United States in August 2024 to face trial. Following a six-day trial in Dec…

The Federal Government said it has launched a crackdown on massive energy theft along the 132-kilovolt Ikorodu–Sagamu industrial corridor, where unaccounted power losses have climbed to 100 megawatts, inflicting an estimated annual revenue loss of N120 billion on the electricity market. The Minister of Power, Joseph Te…

…crimes directly without visiting a police stationThe portal covers crimes ranging from theft and kidnapping to fraud, domestic violence, and suspicious activityThe police also listed emergency helpline numbers for urgent or life-threatening situations and a separate channel for reporting officer misconductPAY ATTENTION…

…detainees face a wide range of criminal charges, including wire fraud, identity theft, drug offences, child cruelty, and weapons possession.

…the Niger Delta. According to him, it will boost the ongoing campaign against crude oil theft, illegal refining, pipeline vandalism, and the other criminal enterprises that continue to bleed the national economy. He noted that the ceremony also reflects the excellent working relationship between the state and the Air F…

…engagement and targeted operations against banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, vehicle theft and other forms of criminality.He appealed to residents to remain vigilant and provide timely information to the police, stressing that community cooperation remained critical to crime prevention. Muhammad commended the Inspec…

…police operation in the Kara area of Bunza town, following concerns over the persistent theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure in the area. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, police operatives recovered 10 bundles and seven sacks of…

…Ogunleye also urged Lagos residents to support electricity operators by rejecting energy theft and protecting power infrastructure across the state. “Let’s say no to energy theft. Let all of us protect this infrastructure. Let’s go and get our meters. And at the end of the day, let’s manage our use so that we don’t als…

…Security authorities are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft, trace the rightful owner of the motorcycle and determine whether the suspect is linked to other criminal activities. The development highlights the continued security checks being conducted along major routes in Plateau Stat…

…in selling it for N70,000, despite it being a new motorcycle. "Also, on motorcycle theft, there is this Duyilemi, who poses as an Okada rider in the evening. He rides the motorcycle with daggers and knives, and while unsuspecting commuters are travelling with him, he stops them, throws them off the motorcycle and colle…

…in a major political campaign structure. “With pending alleged multi-billion fraud and theft and yet able to be nominated as a member of the campaign council, Betta Edu has gone to prove one thing: criminal record is an asset and crime has a special 7-star accommodation,” he said. Shehu said the development reflected w…

…getables-in-markets-nutritionists/ 3. Scavengers strip Lagos bridges, homes in widespread theft Metal scavengers, popularly known as ‘iron condemned’ pickers, are increasingly stripping Lagos bridges, old buildings, construction sites and even occupied homes of valuable materials. The scavengers remove reinforcement ro…

…Navy has vowed to sustain stronger operations against piracy, sea robbery, crude oil theft, illegal oil bunkering, smuggling and other forms of maritime criminality in Cross River State. The Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chiedozie Okehie, made this known on Thursday during the closing cer…

…violation of the anti-open grazing law, burglary, robbery, vehicle hijacking and theft. “We equally arrested some individuals who confessed to being informants and suppliers to kidnappers in the forest, as well as confirmed members of kidnapping groups,” he said. He flagged what he described as a new trend involving wo…

…of Hyattsville, Maryland, is charged with wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in connection with the white-collar crime. This prosecution is part of the Trump Administration's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the guilty plea with Inspec…

…is rising as losses through pipelines decline, with improved security, reduced oil theft and Niger Delta stability supporting higher production, DARE OLAWIN writes Nigeria is witnessing a rise in oil production, driven by several factors, including a sustained reduction in pipeline losses and improved security of oil a…

…Nigeria's substantial national resources, was the result of deliberate diversion and theft of public funds, a pattern he said he intended to break.Peter Obi, who resigned from the Labour Party and was ratified as the NDC presidential candidate in May 2026, is among the other opposition figures expected to contest the 2…

…a 20-year-old security guard in connection with an alleged burglary, housebreaking, and theft in Akure, the Ondo State capital. SC Daniel Aidamenbor, Public Relations Officer (PRO), NSCDC Ondo State Command, who said this in a statement on Thursday in Akure, explained that the suspect was arrested three months after he…

…or die?” Ahmadu also cautioned against drug abuse and cybercrime, including identity theft, hacking and online fraud, saying such activities could have serious legal and long-term consequences. He advised youths to protect their digital identities, verify information before sharing it online and report suspicious activ…