Crime Archives - Page 12 of 67

Jul

30

2024

Nigerian Man Arrested in $9 Million Drug Operation at Australian Detention Centre

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCrime, World News

Sydney, Australia - A 49-year-old Nigerian national, Dirichukwu Patrick Nweke, has been taken into custody for his alleged involvement in a large-scale drug operation at the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in Sydney. Nweke, who was awaiting deportation, is accused of participating in a $9 million methylamphetamine trafficking ring. According to the New South Wales Police, a search of the detention centre on July 11 uncovered two kilograms of meth, valued at $165,000, hidden in porridge boxes. Three mobile phones were also seized during the raid. Nweke has been charged with multiple offenses, including directing a criminal group and supplying a…

Jul

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Commends Matawalle, Ribadu for Efforts to Protect Ndigbo and Nigerians Amidst Potential Protests

Metro, News, PoliticsCrime, Insecurity, Metro, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics, Security

July 28, 2024 The current unrest in Nigeria has sparked widespread apprehension, particularly among Igbo residents in the North and Southwest states. In response, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, applauds the Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Bello Matawalle, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for their dedication to curbing the politically motivated nationwide protests. Ohanaeze Ndigbo previously advised Igbo residents to abstain from participating in the forthcoming protests, aligning with its core principles of peace and advocating for calm amidst turbulent times. The organization assures Ndigbo at home and in the diaspora that stringent security measures…

Jul

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Osun Herbalist Arrested For Ritual Murder Of Ghanaian Friend

Metro, NewsCrime, Metro

Osogbo, Osun State - The Osun State Police Command has apprehended a 50-year-old herbalist, Kehinde Ganiyu, for the gruesome murder of his Ghanaian friend, Emmanuel Collins. The suspect allegedly slit Collins' throat to create ritual soap for internet fraudsters, known as "yahoo boys." The heinous crime occurred on July 20 in Oba-Oke, Olorunda Local Government Area. Police Public Relations Officer Yemisi Opalola paraded the suspect on July 26, revealing that he was caught with incriminating evidence, including: Four blood-stained knives One chisel Two gourds Wooden traditional pot containing black soap Two sponges with black soap Traditional tray (Opon Ifa) Local…

Jul

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

The Souls of Victims of Insecurity, Kidnap For Ransom shall stand in Judgment against us.

NewsCrime, Kaduna State, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, Security

Prof Chris Nwaokobia Jnr. My Late Younger Sister; The 14 Year Old Son of The Judge in Kaduna; And The Many Victims of the Pervasive Kidnap For Ransom Business Shall Stand in Judgment Against Nigeria And The Political Class. - Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr. I woke up with tears in my eyes and characteristic with the dictate of my soul, I proceeded to process the impious State of national security, the Politics of it, and the lame albeit draconic platitudes of the operators of State. Kidnappers The alleged heartrending murder yesterday of the 14 years old son of the…

Jun

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Three months of work have found N10bn worth of stolen crude oil – DHQ

Economy, Metro, NewsArmy, Crime, Economy, Insecurity, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Security

The Defence Headquarters says that N10 billion worth of stolen crude oil has been found in the Niger Delta. This is part of the fight against oil theft and vandalism in the area. Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, who is in charge of defence media operations, said this at the DHQ's twice-weekly briefing in Abuja on Thursday. DHQ said that in the North alone, troops have killed 2,245 terrorists in the last three months. Buba said, "During the second quarter of this year, troops killed 2,245 terrorists, arrested 3,682 suspected terrorists and other criminals, freed 1,993 hostages, and stopped the theft…