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This man made the mistake of his life when he tried to rob a female MMA fighter
Michel Bastos, a Brazilian MMA fighter, was on her way to her local gym when two incredibly foolish men attempted to make way with her belongings. Error. According to a…
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Poverty made me this robber go stealing again after 6 yrs in jail
27-year-old Ogaga Feja, after spending six years at Ikoyi Maximum Prison, got released, proceeded to rob a motorist at Mile 2 and then got re-arrested. In his defense, he went back into robbery…
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Two-man gang who drug and rob sex workers, arrested
Suspected member of a two-man robbery gang, who specialize in drugging victims before dispossessing them of cash and valuables has been arrested. The suspect, Ifeanyi Chizoba, confessed to have used…
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Single mother of two faces jail time for robbery
For her kids of course. A mother of two, Maryam Musa, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for robbery by the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Bauchi state. The 27-year-old woman…
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This is probably the worst way to get robbed
Being robbed is bad enough, being robbed with a wooden gun, is worse. Joy Okeke was robbed by 30-year-old Mutiu Rafiu of her handbag, using a wooden pistol. The defendant was…
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When your Landlord goes this far to help, then you mean a lot to him
by Anike Jacobs A 55-year-old landlord in Lagos and transporter, Alhaji Ramon Adeleke, has been arrested by operatives of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. Why? He went into robbery to save the life of…
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Policemen forced me to pay N10,000 or be framed for robbery – Motorist
by Chinwe Okafor Niya Ezra is your regular motorist who gets stopped at police checkpoints like every other Nigerian citizen, against one's will. Up until his unfortunate incident, he had…
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#CourtroomDrama: How my estranged wife conspired with her husband to rob me
by Chinwe Okafor A real estate developer, Mr. Abraham Okoro claims he identified one of the suspected robbers, who attacked him some years ago after he had sold a property, as his…
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Motorists flee as police, robbers duel on Lekki-Ikoyi bridge (WATCH)
by Damilola Jagun Earlier today, robbers and police engaged in a gunfight on the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge, in Lagos. While the exchange ensued, motorists scampered for safety. Watch below, a…
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Christ Embassy music director held for kidnapping
by Anike Jacobs Edward Nnaji, 25, the music director at Christ Embassy Church, Zone 1, Idimangoro Parish, Agege, Lagos and a movie actor who played a role in a film…
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My village people charmed me with robbery – Suspect moans (PICTURED)
by Anike Jacobs A suspected armed robber, 28-year-old Emehelu Ndubuisi and his accomplice have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command. Police say the duo belong to an armed…
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Terrible! Nursing mother shot dead by gunmen in Bauchi
by James Sambo A nursing mother of a two-month old baby was shot dead by gunmen in front of her house at Fadama Mada area of Bauchi state, on the…
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How members of kidnap and robbery gang were killed in Enugu
by Azubuike Azikiwe Two men, who are members of a robbery/kidnap gang have been killed, after a firefight with the police in Enugu. The gang members were reportedly on…
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Why I killed famous Kano hotelier – Suspect confesses
by Isi Esene Abubakar Abdulrahman, a former employee of Alhaji Ganiyu Akambi Bello has confessed to killing him on June 25, 2015. Abdulrahman, 26, said he murdered the prominent hotelier…
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Brothers in Armed robbery gang snitch on each other [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju A 4-man robbery gang was arrested yesterday, 4 August, by police officers of the Okota Isolo Police Station, Lagos. Among the robbers were two siblings Morgan…
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7 days after writing letter to Ogun community, armed robbers strike [DETAILS]
by S'ola Filani Seven days after writing residents to prepare for their visit, a 12-man robbery gang attacked five communities in Ijoko Otta Ifo, local Government area, Ogun state. On…
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Pastor, 3 others sentenced to death for armed robbery
by Zara Mustapha File photo A pastor, Adeniyi Mattew, an evangelist, Akeem Benjamin and two others have been sentenced to death by hanging at a high court sitting in Olokuta Prison,…
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#DumbDumber: This man faked robbery in his home so as not to go to work (PICTURED)
by Zara Mustapha A man's lies has gotten him into police trouble and may cost him his job too. 31-year-old Dwayne Yeager from Florida hated his job so much that he…
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Man, 23, arrested for chopping off woman’s finger on Valentine’s Day
by 'Jola Sotubo A young man in Lagos has been arrested and charged to court after reports that he chopped off a woman's finger after robbing her. The accused, Isaac…
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Suspected armed robber beaten and burnt to death by mob (GRAPHIC IMAGE)
by Adeola Balogun A man suspected of being an armed robber has lost his life after being beaten and burnt to death by an angry mob. The incident occurred in…
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‘There was blood all over his body’: Armed robber falls and dies after stealing N1700
by 'Jola Sotubo File photo A suspected armed robber in Oyo didn't have to wait very long to meet up with Karma after robbing a family within the state. The…
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‘Why I became an armed robber’: Pastor’s son reveals (PICTURED)
by 'Jola Sotubo A 26-year-old man in Lagos has been arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad over allegations of theft. Omoboye Ogunyemi, said to be a pastor's son,…
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BUSTED: Man, 28, arraigned in Lagos for murder, kidnapping & armed robbery
by Oge Okonkwo A 28-year-old man, Chizoba Chinwoba has been arraigned before an Ebute-Meta Magistrate’s Court on a 21 count charge including armed robbery, kidnapping and murder. The accused, Chinwoba was accused of being part…
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Terrible: 2 teenage armed robbers arrested by police in Cross River (PICTURED)
by 'Jola Sotubo The activities of a robbery gang comprising two teenagers and one man in his twenties have been quashed by police in Cross River. Edem Bassey Effiong, 18,…
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Cross-border robbery kingpin, Hamani Tijani dies in prison
The 42-year- old Hamani Tijani, a suspected cross-border robbery kingpin, died on Sunday after suffering partial stroke for nine months at the Kirikiri Maximum Prisons in Lagos. DSP Biyi Jeje,…
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How I made N45 million from one operation – Robbery suspect reveals (PICTURED)
by 'Jola Sotubo A suspected armed robber yesterday revealed to police in Lagos just how much he had made from his illicit ways. Samuel aka Asiwaju, during his confession, also…
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How we robbed victims using fake police vests – Suspect confesses
by Adeola Balogun A gang of robbers pretending to be policemen went on a rampage during the weekend in the Mowe environs of Ogun. The robbers, said to be decked…
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2 ex-inmates arrested for robbing Niger prison 6 days after their release
by 'Jola Sotubo Two criminals have paid a surprise visit to a Niger prison which once housed them. The duo are said to have broken into the armoury at the…
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Native Doctor arrested on Christmas Day for kidnapping, death and robbery
by Rachel Ogbu A native doctor based in Enugu State has been arrested for kidnapping a woman and also for armed robbery. Police Command has arrested a native doctor, Theophilus Attama…
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I joined the gang to get Christmas money – Teen robbery suspect confesses
by Akintomiwa Agbaje An eighteen year old boy, along with two 0ther robbers, has been arrested for joining the duo who specialise in snatching vehicles using live ammunition. The suspect…
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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