Crime

Latest crime news, stories and headlines in Nigeria and across the world.

Soldiers gun down bandits attempting to pick up ransom in Kaduna

Soldiers have gunned down two bandits while attempting to collect N1.5 million ransom for the four abducted victims at Mai-Iddo village in Kachia LGA

Suspect abandons stolen ram after sighting owner in Abuja market

A mild-drama played out on Tuesday after a yet to be identified man who allegedly stole a ram abandoned it and escaped upon sighting the owner at Abaj

EFCC invades radio station, arrests presenter during live programme

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have raided Urban Radio 94.5FM, Enugu and arrested a presenter during a live program

Police kill 3 suspected kidnappers, recover AK47 rifle in Niger

Three suspected kidnappers have been killed in Kpakiko forest, Mokwa LGA of Niger State. The suspects were reportedly killed in gun duel with the poli

Bureau De-Change owner, 2 others jailed over fraud, illegal operation

A Bureau De-Change operator in Kwara State, Yakubu Aminu, has been sentenced to 200 hours community service without an option of fine for operating wi