Crime Archives - Page 22 of 67

Jan

23

2024

Siblings Face Theft Charges: Twins Accused of Stealing N365,000 from Employer

NewsCrime, Lagos State

The 22-year-old twins Taye and Kehinde Taiwo, together with their brother Israel Taiwo, 20, appeared in the Ikeja Chief Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. They were accused of stealing N365,000. Regarding an incident that occurred on November 11, 2023, at 18, Ogooluwa St., Iju-Ishaga in Lagos State, there are accusations of conspiracy and theft. The prosecutor, ASP Raji Akeem, claims that Taye, a hairstylist, took N365,000 out of his employer Jumoke Oreofero's account by stealing her ATM card. After the heist, Taye ran away, but when he was caught, he accused his brothers of being involved in the crime. The charges…

Jan

22

2024

By OHAFIATV

In a south-south operation, troops kill 43 terrorists and capture 76.

Metro, NewsArmy, Bandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Insecurity, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Metro, Security

Nigerian military troops in the South-South geographical zone of the nation killed forty-three terrorists and detained seventy-six others. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed this in a statement provided to reporters. He also claimed that the army freed 27 hostages who had been kidnapped and caught 29 oil thieves. A military spokesman said that 2,150 different types of ammunition and 81 different types of weaponry were found by the forces. "One NSVT AA gun, one GPMG, one PKMG, 36 AK47 rifles, one RPG 7 tube, two AGL bombs, four pump action guns, four locally fabricated…

Jan

17

2024

By David Okoye

Police Arrest Three in Forgery Syndicate Uncovered

NewsCrime, Nigeria

Three people who are suspected of forging, extorting, and counterfeiting police character certificates have been detained by the Nigeria Police Force. A unique sting operation was conducted on November 16, 2023, with the goal of breaking up the criminal network. This led to the arrest. The business owner and main suspect, Chinedu Agbosim, as well as computer operators Mariam Dauda and Ebighose Anderson, are among the people arrested. The operation was prompted by the possibility of a 10-year entry ban for an innocent victim who applied for a UK visa and submitted a fake police character certificate. Authorities found three…

Jan

17

2024

By David Okoye

Businessman Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Neighbor Over Adulterer Accusation

NewsCrime, Judiciary

A businessman from Kaduna State named Sani Hassan filed a lawsuit against his neighbour Maimuna Ishaq, claiming she propagated untrue rumours that he was having an affair. The case was heard at Magajin Gari in a Shari'a court. Ishaq had been telling people that he was discovered having an affair with a married woman at his drugstore, according to Hassan, the complainant, who told the court this. He underlined that these accusations have tarnished his reputation and character in the society, and he is asking the court for justice. The defendant, Ishaq, refuted the charges, saying that she never spread…

Jan

10

2024

By David Okoye

Tiwa Savage Files Police Complaint Against Davido for Alleged Bullying and Threats

NewsCrime, Metro

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has submitted a petition to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, urging an investigation into alleged bullying and threats to her life by Grammy nominee Davido. The police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the receipt of the petition on Wednesday and stated that an investigation has been initiated. In her petition dated January 9, Tiwa Savage recounts an Instagram post where she expressed disappointment over Davido's reaction to a story featuring herself and the singer's baby mama, Sophia Momodu. Allegedly, Davido responded with disrespectful and derogatory words, prompting Tiwa Savage to remind him…