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Police arrest 22-year-old over suspected cult-related killing in Owerri

Police say Bright Adiene was arrested in connection with the killing of Nnamdi Okeke in Owerri. The suspected cult link remains a police characterisation, and no guilt has been established.

Delta police probe Okpara Inland fatal shooting, property attacks

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Delta police have opened an investigation into the fatal shooting of a young man known as Don Cross and subsequent attacks in Okpara Inland. Police say preliminary inquiries point to a reported raid by a yet-to-be-identified security outfit, but who fired the fatal shot remains unresolved.

Bauchi Police Hunt Suspect After 24-Year-Old Suffers Severed Wrist

Abieyuwa4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

Police say Usman Idris was seriously injured during a political altercation in Bauchi. One man is in custody, while the alleged machete attacker remains sought.

Eight Arraigned Over Alleged ₦710m Proof-of-Funds Fraud in Lagos

Abieyuwa4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

The Police Special Fraud Unit says eight defendants face a 12-count charge over an alleged ₦710m scheme, but the allegations and traced-asset claims remain subject to court determination.

Borno Court Jails Woman for Procuring Teenager for Sexual Exploitation

Abieyuwa4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

The Maiduguri court convicted Fatima Sanda under Nigeria’s anti-trafficking law and ordered compensation for the child, whose identity remains protected.

Kwara Police Arrest Four Over Disturbed Graves, Suspected Human Remains

Abieyuwa4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

Police say two men were arrested over alleged grave disturbance in Omupo and two others after suspected human hands were recovered in Alapa. Investigations remain ongoing.

Bauchi police arrest two over suspected Indian hemp in Duguri

Abieyuwa4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

Police say one suspect was found with the material and another was arrested as his alleged supplier. The substance has not been independently confirmed.

Osun police arrest six in Osogbo raids over alleged cult links

Abieyuwa4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

Police allege links to the Eiye Confraternity and say suspected drugs, charms and cash were recovered during raids in Osogbo.

NAFDAC raids Lagos Trade Fair Complex over suspected counterfeit drinks

Abieyuwa4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

The regulator says more than 20 stores were uncovered during an enforcement operation, but the allegations against those arrested have not been determined by a court.

Man Arraigned Over Alleged ₦340m Cyberattack on MoMo Bank

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

A Federal High Court in Lagos has heard charges linked to an alleged ₦340m cyberattack on MoMo Payment Service Bank. The defendant pleaded not guilty and was remanded pending fulfilment of bail conditions.