…INTERPOL operation targeting West African organised crime networks resulted in 58 arrests across 22 countries on six continentsOperation Jackal IV ran from November 2025 to June 2026 and focused on groups like Black Axe, which has roots in NigeriaINTERPOL flagged a disturbing new trend during the operation, with West A…
…victim's chest and neck, leading to his d3ath. The police said some suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident, while investigation was ongoing to identify and arrest others involved. Residents have appealed to youths to desist from taking the law into their own hands, warning that gang violence continu…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug dealer, Aliyu Suleman, and recovered 64 bottles of Methylene Chloride and 17 pieces of rubber solution in the state. Suleman, 23, is a resident of the Tudun Salmanu area of the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spoke…
…said. "No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported."Sterling's arrest and what followedThe collision happened on a Thursday morning. Sterling was arrested at the scene and later released on bail while officers carried out further enquiries. Police initially suspected him of driving whilst unfit throug…
…the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, have intercepted and arrested two suspected cattle rustlers at a mining checkpoint along the Tudun Wada–Kiru Road, Rahama Round, in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest…
…his bail and regain his freedom.Rollex’s ordeal dates back to April 2026, when he was arrested over allegations of defaming and cyberbullying Ibadan-based musician Taye Currency during an interview on the Agbaletu programme.He was later released but reportedly arrested again in July after allegedly being invited to a r…
…The suspects operated with a mini-bus painted in the state-approved colours. Upon their arrest, 35 bundles of human hair were recovered from them. The business owner thanked the security corps for their quick intervention. She explained that three suspects were involved - two men and one women - and hoped that the thir…
…and the organisers never informed him about the eventKano State Police confirmed the arrest of Mukthar and a second suspect, with the weapon recovered and both held at the State CIDPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dad…
Rapper Famous Dex arrested for domestic battery Rapper Famous Dex has been arrested on a domestic battery charge, according to official records. The rapper was taken into custody on Sunday, Sunday 23, and booked on the charge. Records indicate he remained in a Las Vegas jail at the time of publication.The arrest marks…
Troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have arrested two suspected terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during a night operation in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The acting spokesman for the operation, Yusuf Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Mohammed said t…
…two lives. Oyetola called on the police and other security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible for the killings and other acts of violence in the area. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media aide, Dr Bolaji Akinola, the minister also condemned what he described as escalating post-election violence…
…on alcohol influenceSheikh Al-Fulani reminded the content creator of his previous arrest over threats linked to Seyi Tinubu, warning of another possible arrestPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Popular Islamic preacher and online commentator Sheikh…
…were proven. However, the police have denied reports that the two officers were arrested over a criminal allegation. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, told PRNigeria that the governor’s ADC and CSO were invited to Abuja by the Inspector-General of Police for questioning over issues originating fro…
The management and legal team of Nigerian dancer and socialite, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, have said claims linking him to alleged drink spiking are not part of the allegations or charges before a court in the United Kingdom. The management made the clarification in a statement issued on Tuesday amid on…
Four arrested for allegedly vandalising classroom and selling materials in Kano The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has arrested four people for allegedly demolishing a classroom at Unguwa Uku Primary School in Tarauni Local Government Area of the state. The chairman of the commissio…
Police arrest fake medical doctor in Niger State The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly impersonating a medial doctor in Kotangora. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun disclosed this in a statement on August 25, 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspect identified as A…
…Epstein died at age 66 in a Manhattan jail cell in August 2019, five weeks after being arrested on sex trafficking charges. New York City's medical examiner called the death a suicide. Maxwell is housed at a minimum-security federal prison camp in Bryan, Texas. She is eligible for release in July 2037, when she will be…
…Kiyawa revealed that police officers responded swiftly after receiving a distress call, arresting the suspect alongside another individual and recovering the firearm used in the attack. During interrogation, the suspect allegedly told investigators that he was angered by the loud music from the wedding, claiming the or…
…petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, seeking the arrest of one of its chieftains in Ogun State, Mr Abayomi Hunye. In the petition dated August 24, 2026, the APC accused Hunye of parading himself as the party’s governorship candidate in Ogun State. Checks revealed that the party had since af…
Snaresbrook Crown Court confirmed Nigerian dancer Poco Lee is listed for plea and trial preparation on September 15, 2026Community leader Benjamin Kuti explained that Poco Lee is currently on remand in a UK prison ahead of the court dateThe court's Admin Team Lead James Baker confirmed the hearing is open to the public…
…popularly known as Sunday Igboho, intervened on Tuesday to prevent police officers from arresting Abdulazeez Adegbola, better known as Tani Olohun, an advocate of Isese, the indigenous Yoruba faith, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Videos circulating online and posted on Tani Olohun’s Facebook page showed a scuffle as the officer…
…photo session has sparked widespread outrage online, with many calling for her immediate arrest. The incident occurred after the mother had booked a studio session to capture pictures in anticipation of the son's upcoming birthday. The situation escalated when the toddler allegedly refused to cooperate with the photogr…
North Carolina doctor arrested after allegedly shooting two sisters, aged 12 and 20, in road rage incident A 61-year-old doctor in North Carolina, United States, has been arrested after allegedly shooting at a moving Jeep during a road rage incident, injuring two sisters aged 12 and 20. According to Virginia State Poli…
…of a woman getting dressed, filmed with his phone under the cubicle. The 45-year-old was arrested and police discovered 19 videos which were "voyeuristic in nature", capturing 13 separate victims in various stages of undress, during an analysis of his phone. The court heard some of these were videos of naked women and…
Three arrested over d3ath of pregnant woman and alleged unlawful disposal of her remains in Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the d3ath and alleged unlawful disposal of the remains of a pregnant woman in Fadeyi area of Lagos. The incident came to light on August 22, 202…