Crime

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Man docked over alleged possession of toy gun

A 26-year-old man, Godwin Cletus, on Wednesday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over alleged possession of a toy gun. The defe

NSCDC arrests 20 foreign nationals in Kano

The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 20 foreign nationals in the Danbare area of Kumbotso Local

Bandits kill Abuja bizman, daughter despite N12m ransom payment

Bandits have killed an Abuja-based businessman, Muhammad Shuaibu, and his 19-year-old daughter, Fatima Muhammad, despite the payment of N12 million ra

Police arrest 47 suspects, recover firearms in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 47 suspects and recovered firearms, vehicles, and other incriminating items in a sweeping crackdown on cri

Kidnapped victims rescued in Edo

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have rescued two persons abducted by suspected kidnappers in the state. The victims, identified as Musibau