Crime Archives - Page 17 of 67

Mar

23

2024

DHQs Declare Simon Ekpa, Gentle, Bello Turji, 93 Others wanted for acts of terrorism.

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBello Turji, Boko Haram, Crime, Herdsmen, Insecurity, Simon Ekpa

The Defence Headquarters has issued wanted posters for not fewer than 97 people because the safety of the whole country is getting worse. Terrorists, bandit leaders, and other rebels who are causing chaos in the North and other parts of the country are among those being hunted. The wanted list also included Simon Ekpa, the head of a faction of the illegal Indigenous People of Biafra, and some of his men, including a notorious killer known as Gentle. On Friday, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, who is in charge of Defence Media Operations, revealed the names of the people who are…

Mar

20

2024

By David Okoye

Massive Police Operation Nets 590 Suspects in Lagos Black Spots

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In a concerted effort to tackle criminal activities in Lagos State, law enforcement authorities conducted a series of raids resulting in the apprehension of 590 suspects from February 13 to March 13. These operations, orchestrated by area commands, divisions, and tactical teams including the Rapid Response Squad, were initiated following directives from the state commissioner of police, Adegoke Fayoade, in response to resident complaints. Prior to this latest crackdown, the police had already arrested 540 individuals during a similar operation spanning from December 2023 to February 13, 2024. The suspects were apprehended at various black spots across the state, targeting…

Mar

08

2024

By David Okoye

Nine Remanded for Allegedly Kidnapping and Killing Six Girls for Rituals

NewsBandits, Court, Crime, Herdsmen, Insecurity, Kidnappers, Kidnapping

Nine individuals were remanded by an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State on Friday for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and murder of six girls for ritual purposes. The defendants, Moses Aruwaji, Adebayo Azeez, Mariam Aruwaji, Akinwunmi, Sheriff Agbani, Samuel Monday, Osojieahon Aijonohouria, Peter Oluwalolese, and Jamiu Yufuf, were charged with kidnapping, murder, robbery, and conspiracy. According to the prosecutor, CSP Adaramola Felix, the defendants, along with accomplices still at large, committed the crimes between September 28, 2023, and January 11. The defendants were accused of conspiring to abduct and kill six victims — Sulaimon Adijat, Lucy Blessing, Lawal…

Mar

08

2024

By David Okoye

80-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide in Lagos

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The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the tragic incident of an 80-year-old man allegedly taking his own life in the Imota area of the state. According to the Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident was reported by Mustapha, the landlord of the deceased, to the Imota Police Division around 12:26 a.m. on Friday. Mustapha recounted that he heard the children of the deceased shouting and rushed to their house on Watchtower Street, Araromi in Imota. There, he discovered the lifeless body of Isiaka Ayinde, hanging from a rope tied to the burglary railing of a kitchen window.…

Mar

07

2024

By David Okoye

24-Year-Old Man Arraigned for Assault and Unlawful Possession of Weapons

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Samuel Olanrewaju, a 24-year-old man, appeared before the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday, facing charges of assault and unlawful possession of dangerous weapons. The defendant was accused of conducting himself in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace and causing unlawful grievous harm. According to the prosecutor, Christian Okonofua, the incident occurred on March 3 in the Eyita area of Ikorodu. Mr. Olanrewaju was alleged to have been in possession of suspected banned substances, which could potentially disrupt peace in the area. The prosecution further stated that the defendant unlawfully assaulted Olanrewaju Taiwo, causing him permanent…