Crime Archives - Page 23 of 67

Jan

09

2024

20-Year-Old Faces Court for Alleged N700,000 Motorcycle Theft in Ekiti

NewsCrime, Ekiti State

In an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, 20-year-old Timnam Nammm pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing a Bajaj motorcycle valued at N700,000. The court session, held on Tuesday, addressed the alleged incident that took place on December 11 at midnight in Oye-Ekiti. According to Police Prosecutor Caleb Leramo, the defendant is accused of stealing the motorcycle, which belongs to Rasaq Abdul. Leramo stated that the act contravenes section 302(1)(a) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021. During the court proceedings, the defendant, represented by counsel Adeyemi Egbebi, entered a plea of not guilty. Egbebi requested bail for his client,…

Jan

08

2024

By David Okoye

Court Awards N100 Million Damages to Suspended CBN Governor in Rights Violation Case

NewsCrime, Finance, Judiciary

Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the FCT High Court has ordered the federal government and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to pay N100 million in damages to the suspended former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Emefiele, for rights violations. Mr. Emefiele had taken legal action against the federal government, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), and EFCC, asserting violations of his fundamental rights to life, personal liberty, fair hearing, and freedom of movement. He sought the court's declaration that his prolonged detention by the EFCC since June 10, 2023, and subsequent transfer to the custody of…

Jan

03

2024

By David Okoye

Man Arraigned for Stealing Generators in Ekiti.

NewsCrime, Ekiti State

In Ekiti State, the police command has brought 32-year-old Fatoyebi Kola before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates' Court on charges of stealing generators. The defendant, without a fixed address, faced a one-count charge of stealing during the arraignment. The police prosecutor, ASP Caleb Leramo, disclosed that the alleged theft occurred on December 24 at 9:00 a.m. in Orun-Ekiti. According to Mr. Leramo, the defendant pilfered three tiger generators valued at approximately N300,000 from the shop of the complainant, Ajibade Gbenga. The charges levied against Fatoyebi Kola fall under Section 324(1) and (2) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021. During…

Jan

03

2024

By David Okoye

Gunmen Attack Nasarawa Supermarket, Leaving Four Dead.

NewsCrime, Nasarawa State

The Nigerian Police Force has confirmed a tragic incident in One Man Village, near Mararaba, in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Gunmen invaded a supermarket, killing four customers at approximately 8:45 pm on Tuesday. In a video obtained from the scene, it was revealed that one of the deceased individuals possessed an identity card belonging to the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Nasarawa police spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel, verified the incident, stating that the Commissioner of Police has directed the Deputy Commissioner in charge of the State Criminal Investigative Department (SCID) to conduct a thorough investigation. Nansel reported,…

Dec

30

2023

By David Okoye

Transmission Company Confirms Destruction of Towers and Loss of Life in Insurgent Attack.

NewsCrime, Nigeria

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has officially confirmed that three transmission towers on the Maiduguri–Damaturu line were destroyed by suspected insurgents using explosives. The destructive act, which occurred on Friday, was accompanied by the tragic loss of an officer from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). In a statement released in Abuja, TCN's General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, expressed deep sorrow over the incident, particularly mourning the loss of the NSCDC official. The attack not only resulted in significant infrastructure damage but also claimed a life in the line of duty. Mbah conveyed TCN's heartfelt…