28
May, Wednesday
15°C
Current Location
Tag: arrested
16 people arrested over robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris
Sixteen people have been arrested in connection to the robbery of Kim Kardashian-West in Paris, France, BBC reports. According to the report, there arrest was aided by DNA traces found on the…
Read More
We will go on strike if Oluwo is not arrested, Osun Magistrates threaten
Osun State Magistrates have threatened to suspend sittings in the state over refusal of the Commissioner of Police to arrest and present the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, before…
Read More
Boko Haram commander arrested in Borno LG chairman’s residence
A commander of terrorist group, Boko Haram has reportedly been arrested in the residence of one of the caretaker chairman of one of the area councils in Borno State. According…
Read More
School owner arrested for allegedly raping two-year-old girl
The police in Lagos State has arrested a 46-year-old teacher, Adenekan Adegboyega for allegedly raping a two-year-old pupil. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatal Owoseni on Wednesday said the suspect…
Read More
10 Nigerian journalists in Army, SSS detention
10 journalists of a media organisation who were arrested in a joint operation by soldiers and SSS operatives on September 21 are yet to be released, PremiumTimes reports. According to…
Read More
Another militant kingpin arrested by troops in Calabar
The Nigerian Army said it has arrested a militant kingpin, Victory Benjamin known as G3 and Abuja Daddy as well as 3 others in a coordinated operation. According to a…
Read More
50-year-old man arrested for raping 13-year-old girl
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man, Joseph Sunday for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Ilaro, Yewa North Local Government Area of the state. The suspect allegedly dragged…
Read More
Navy arrests 7 oil thieves in Delta
The Nigerian Navy on Saturday said it has arrested 7 suspected oil thieves in the Escravos axis of Delta State. This was revealed in a statement by the Director of…
Read More
Police arrests 14 suspected criminals in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command on Sunday said it has arrested 14 suspects, after its officers raided a suspected criminal hideout in the state. This was disclosed by the Public Relations…
Read More
Immigration officer arrested for collecting bribe from applicants
The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned its officers to desist from fraudulent activities during the re-screening of the 2000 recruits who were dispersed in 2015. In a statement issued on…
Read More
Police sergeant arrested for killing motorist
A police sergeant simply identified as Isaac has been arrested by the police in Lagos for allegedly shooting a motorist, Fatai Ajani dead in the Orile-Iganmu area of the state.…
Read More
Police arrest 2 members of a shop-breaking syndicate in Lagos
Two members of a 7-man gang whose alleged speciality is breaking of shops in popular Lagos markets have been arrested by the police in the State. The arrest was confirmed…
Read More
‘Buhari’ dog owner is still in prison
Joachim Iroko, aka Joe, who named his dog 'Buhari' is still at the Ibara Prison, Abeokuta, due to inability to meet bail conditions, Punch reports. According to Punch, the Public…
Read More
Bayelsa CP orders arrest of 2 policemen for mounting roadblocks
The Bayelsa State Police Commissioner, Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi has ordered the arrest of two police officers for flouting the IGP's orders against roadblocks. While confirming the arrest on Saturday, Ogunjemilusi said…
Read More
How 7 federal health workers ‘stole $4m HIV fund’
Seven officials of the Federal Ministry of Health have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly diverting over $4 million intended for the fight against AIDS. The…
Read More
Man in hot water for bathing police officer with ‘hot soup’ (PHOTO)
A 33-year-old man, Emmanuel Imole has been arrested for the most ridiculous crime - bathing a police corporal, Kayode Akingbade, with a hot pot of soup. An Ado-Ekiti Magistrate’s Court on Monday…
Read More
Chinese man arrested for trying to kill Nigerian business partner
An alleged assassination attempt gone wrong has resulted in the arrest of a Chinese national, Sunk Kun, who has lived in Lagos for the last five years. Kun had hired…
Read More
Killers of abducted Army Colonel arrested (PHOTOS)
Security forces have arrested the suspected killers of Colonel Samila Inusa, the army official who was kidnapped and killed in Kaduna on March 27. Inusa, at the time of his death,…
Read More
Shi’ite to Buhari: ‘Admit it, you committed crimes against humanity’
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi'ites, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of delibrately ignoring their plight following the bloody clash between the group and military men…
Read More
Boko Haram spy arrested, 77 insurgents surrender
Troops of 7 Division Garrison have arrested a 28-year-old suspected Boko Haram spy, Musa Mallam Aman. The spy, whom the Army says is from Maradhi village in Niger Republic, was…
Read More
The police has arrested a police sergeant for robbery in Lagos
A police man, Yusuf Bello, and his partner in crime, Idowu Badmus, have been arrested for robbery. The are accused of snatching motorcycles ano selling them. Bello, an Itire Police Division sergeant's cover was blown…
Read More
Nurse caught aborting pregnancy of 12-year-old
A couple has been arrested for trying to get rid of the minor's four months pregnancy of their 12-year-old niece, Favour. Favour became pregnant after being raped several timesby her…
Read More
15-year-old murder suspect arrested again
15-year-old Gift Edosomwan, was kept at the Edo State Children Remand Home in Benin over suspicions of murder. Edosomwan escaped from the home but was re-arrested on Monday but this time,…
Read More
‘An informant, Ameer, 2 tailors…’ | 6 notorious Boko Haram leaders arrested
Six notorious Boko Haram leaders were on Thursday, arrested by troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade. The six kingpins were said to have sneaked into Kala Balge as a result…
Read More
How Diezani shared ‘N23.3bn to election officials in 36 states’
A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, is alleged to have disbursed $115m(N23.3bn) to election officials in the 36 states of the country through Fidelity Bank Plc. Consequently, the…
Read More
4 Boko Haram kingpins arrested in Borno (PHOTOS)
Nigerian troops have arrested 4 Boko Haram terrorists kingpins - known as Ameers - at Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno state. The kingpins were said…
Read More
92 armed herdsmen arrested in Abuja [DETAILS]
92 herdsmen have been arrested in Abuja by soldiers of the Guards Brigade of the Nigeria Army. This development was made known by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of…
Read More
Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin arrested over $40m contract scam
The Managing Director of Katakar Civil Engineering Company, Azibaola Robert, and an Executive Director of the company, Dakoru Atukpa, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over…
Read More
In Taraba, 2 ‘Boko Haram commanders’ arrested
Two wanted Boko Haram commanders have been arrested by the Taraba Police Command. One Boko Haram commander, Ali Audu was arrested in Tella, Gassol Local Government Area while Abdulmumini Abdullahi,…
Read More
Ekiti lawmaker alleged to have ‘died in custody’, is alive
The Department of State Services has produced alive, Afolabi Akanni, the Ekiti lawmaker alleged to have died in custody. This allegation was made on Thursday, at a news conference convened…
Read More
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy