Crime

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

Police kill 3 suspected kidnappers in Benue

The police in Benue State have killed three suspected kidnappers in a gun battle for the rescue operation of Emmanuel Tor Yaji, the President-General

‘We are ready to rescue Anambra from unknown gunmen‘

The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Anambra Government to rescue its forests from unknown gun

Estranged husband sets wife’s apartment ablaze in Edo

An Italy-based businesswoman, Tina Uyi, narrowly escaped death after her estranged husband, Osaro Ahunwan, 55, has allegedly set her apartment ablaze

Mob lynches elderly woman accused of witchcraft in Benue

The Benue State Police Command has apprehended two men in connection with the murder of an elderly woman accused of witchcraft in Egba village, Agatu

Man gets 3-month sentence for possessing hemp, resisting arrest

 A Kano Sharia Court sitting in Kurna Quarters of Dala LGA of Kano State has sentenced a young man to three months’ bondage for possession of abused s