Crime

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

Gunmen abduct community leader, teenagers in Kwara

A local chief and three teenagers have been reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen in Afin community, Ile-Ire district of Ifelodun Local Government A

47 illegal tax collectors arrested in Benue 

The Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) says its taskforce team has apprehended 47 illegal tax collectors operating in different areas of the

Father nabbed ‘trying to sell’ 8-year-old son for N20m in Abuja

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command have arrested a man while allegedly trying to sell his 8-year-old son

Insecurity: Wike lambasts FCT council chairs over unnecessary travels

The FCT Minister, Nyesome Wike, has berated the area council chairmen for leaving their responsibilities when they are needed most. The minister, who

Bandits kidnap Katsina varsity students

Two female students at Al-Qalam University in Katsina State have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be bandits. The victims, Habiba Ango