Crime Archives - Page 6 of 67

Jun

09

2025

Despite Paying Ransom, Retired Army Major Perishes In Kidnapers’ Den.

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBandits, Crime, Insecurity, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Security

Joe Ajayi, a 76-year-old retired Army Major, passed away while in the hands of his captors, even though his family paid a substantial sum of money to secure his release. OHAFIATV learnt that on May 21, 2025, Major Ajayi was kidnapped from his home in Odo-Ape, which is located in the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area. According to reports, armed attackers broke into his house, opened fire randomly, and then swept him off. At first, the kidnappers sought N50 million in ransom. The rejection of Major Ajayi's necessary drugs apparently caused his health to rapidly deteriorate. The family was unable to…

Jun

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Breaking: Abia Lands Commissioner, Chaka Chukwumerije Survives Assassination Attempt

Abia State, Metro, NewsAbia State, Crime, Metro, Politics

The Honourable Commissioner for Lands and Housing in Abia State, Chaka Chukwumerije, narrowly escaped death two nights ago when unknown gunmen opened fire on his vehicle along the Okigwe–Umuahia road. Chukwumerije, a key member of Governor Alex Otti’s cabinet, was reportedly returning to Umuahia when a trailing vehicle suddenly opened fire. Despite the hail of bullets, he and three others in the car miraculously escaped unhurt, although their vehicle was badly riddled with bullet holes. His brother Dike Chukwumerije, who shared the terrifying experience, described it as a deliberate attempt on the commissioner’s life, pointing out his unwavering dedication to…

May

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

A court jails fraudster Adebisi Olalekan, orders forfeiture of N150 million in assets to FG

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCourt, Crime, DSS/EFCC, Kuje prison, Metro, Yahoo boys

Adebisi Emmanuel Olalekan, a 23-year-old serial internet fraudster, was convicted by a Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara state, to 24 months in prison without the possibility of a fine for acts that touch on cybercrime, such as impersonation and cheating. Following Olalekan's guilty plea to a two-count charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Directorate, Justice Abimbola Awogboro imposed the punishment on Wednesday. Judges gavel and law books stacked behind Dele Oyewale, the EFCC's Head of Media and Publicity, said in a statement that the case was started after the Nigerian Security…

May

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Benue community reportedly attacked by suspected herdsmen, killing newly-wed soldier, others.

Metro, NewsCrime, Herdsmen, Insecurity, Security

Late on Wednesday night, suspected herdsmen attacked the Ikobi-Ochekwu hamlet in Benue State's Apa Local Government Area, killing a number of locals, including a recently married soldier. The attack was reported to have lasted for several hours. Herdsmen Ochofie, a community member, said that the assailants broke into the town in the dark, shooting at locals intermittently and burning buildings. Many people are still missing; therefore, it's difficult to determine the precise number of casualties. According to a source, "Two additional bodies were found in nearby Ijaha in the early hours of Thursday. They were identified as Sani Ngbede and…

Apr

29

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Meet Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme Who Sentenced Osinachi’s Husband to Death by Hanging

Lifestyle, NewsCrime

Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme is a Nigerian lawyer and judge at the Federal High Court. On April 29, 2025, sentenced Mr. Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, to death by hanging, having found him guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the death of his late wife. Who is Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme? Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme is a Nigerian lawyer, currently serving as a judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja. She is the daughter of former Rivers State Governor Dr. Peter Odili and retired Supreme Court Justice Mary Odili. Widely recognised for her strong work ethic and…