Crime

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

Man, 20, bags 2-year jail term for destroying campaign billboard in Jos

The Grade 1 Area Court of Bukuru, presided over by Hon. Hycinth Dolnaan on Monday sentenced 20-year-old Gabriel Orupou to 2 years in prison with an op

Police kill robbery suspect in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has said it killed a member of a robbery gang and arrested one other during a gun duel with the criminal gang at Laga v

Police neutralise 12 suspected bandits in Bauchi

The Police Command in Bauchi says it has neutralised 12 suspected kidnappers and bandits during a raid in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.

Man, 44, caught having sex with 12-year-old-girl

Police authority in Lagos has arrested a 44-year-old man, Daniel Ifeagwu, for allegedly engaging a 12-year-old girl in sexual intercourse.  The police

Son stabs father praying in Zaria mosque

A chief magistrates’ court in Zaria on Monday ordered that Musa Lawal, a 21-year-old butcher be remanded for allegedly attempting to kill his father.