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The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects linked to the ass@ult and molest@tion of a young lady at Don Maserati Classic Boutique on Lagos Island in the State.   A video that went viral over the weekend showed the men flogging the salesgirl who was accused of theft at the boutique. The Police, however, said …

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a bricklayer, Elela Monday, for allegedly k!lling his 14-year-old son over alleged involvement in criminal activities.    The incident occurred at Ajowa Akoko, Akoko North-West Local Government Area of the state.   The 34-year-old father of seven confessed that he killed his son and buried him in a shallow grave for ‘’embarrassing the …

The Nigeria Police Force dismissed reports of an alleged hack of the Enugu State Government’s official account, resulting in the theft of N1.09 billion.    A statement released on Thursday night, January 9, by the spokesperson of the police force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, says the rumour is completely unfounded as there has been no hacking of the Enugu State Government’s …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has detained ten officers over the alleged theft of missing items.     The commission in a statement on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, said the officers were arrested last week after failing to account for some operational items.    “In its continuing efforts to sweep the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, clean …

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 15 members of criminal syndicates engaged in housebreaking, theft and burglary.      The spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, December 29, 2024, said the suspects were arrested by police operatives in collaboration with quasi-security outfits in a robust foot-patrol to curb crimes …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has arrested a 24-year-old man, Sola Jimoh, for stealing a motorcycle.   The Command’s spokesperson, ASC Kehinde Adeleke, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, December 27, 2024, revealed that the suspect confessed to leaving his hometown near Osogbo on Christmas morning at 6 a.m. with the intention …

The Osun State High Court has dismissed viral reports of sentencing a young man to de@th for stealing a fowl.    In a statement titled “Setting the Record Straight” dated December 20 and signed by its Chief Registrar, Omisade F.I., the court said the claims were baseless and intended to malign the judiciary and its officials.    The parents of …

A mother and her two sons have been remanded in Ilesa Correctional Centre for allegedly stealing cocoa beans valued at N4.5 million.      The Chief Magistrate Court in Osogbo issued the remand order on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, following their arraignment on charges of conspiracy and theft.     The accused, Ayanda Olubunmi, 45, and her sons Joshua Iyanda, …

Troops have deactivated 42 illegal refining sites, arrested 29 suspected oil thieves and recovered 197,000 liters of stolen products in the Niger Delta.      Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, December 15, 2024.    “The ongoing anti illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta Region …

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Abdullahi Garba, for housebreaking and theft of 33 wrappers worth one million naira.     The state Commissioner of Police, CP Ahawulu Danmamman, who disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday, December 12, 2024, said the suspect broke into the house while the owner was in church.      “On …