Crime

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Kidnappers beat Abuja chief to coma over shortage of ransom

Kidnappers of the Sarkin Fili in Mpape community in Bwari Area Council of the FCT have beaten the chief to comma over a shortage in the ransom paid by

Police, vigilante battle kidnappers, rescue 8 victims in FCT

Eight abducted victims were rescued after a combined team of the police and vigilantes engaged kidnappers in gun duel at Kwaita village in Kwali area

Osun okada riders decry attacks by bike snatchers

There is a growing concern among commercial motorcycle operators in Osun State over deadly attacks by thieves. In the latest incident, two suspected b

Residents accuse Yobe LG of confiscating lands

Three residents of Ngalda village in Fika LGA of Yobe State have cried out over allegations of land invasion and confiscation by officials of the coun

3 women accused of planting illicit drug in pilgrims’ luggage granted bail

Three women, accused of conspiring to hide over 2.5kg of substance believed to be cocaine in the bags of some sponsored pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, have