Category: Crime Watch
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Police raid black spots, detain 182 suspects in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have detained 182 suspects within Kaduna metropolis, recovered a vehicle, one AK-47 rifle, 31 rounds of ammunition and 30 bags of Indian hemp after various raids.
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Police uncover WhatsApp fraud syndicate targeting Nigerians
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disclosed that its National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC) has uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated cyber fraud syndicate responsible for hijacking several WhatsApp accounts of citizens, particularly prominent figures, and subsequent attempts to defraud contacts within its network.
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Man jailed 14 years for attempting sexual assault on stepdaughter
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday sentenced a man, Ahmed Ayinla, to 14 years’ imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault his nine-year-old stepdaughter (name withheld).
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EFCC nabs 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Kaduna
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in the state.
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EFCC files charge against detained CBEX promoters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count charge against two of the detained promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) over allegations bordering on investment fraud to the tune of over one billion dollars.
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Police nab 27 suspects in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State, said security operatives stormed criminal hideouts in the Kawo Area of Kaduna and arrest 27 suspected criminals, recovered dangerous weapons and hard drugs.
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Police rescue robbery suspect from irate mob, recover pistol in Enugu
The police command in Enugu State has rescued an armed robbery suspect from irate mob and recovered a locally made pistol from him.
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Woman rescued from ‘one chance’ criminals in Abuja enters coma
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) says it has rescued a woman, who was forcefully pushed out of a moving vehicle in Asokoro, Abuja, on Friday.
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Lagos police arrests 23 teenagers terrorising Mushin
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained 23 suspected miscreants responsible for the assaults, harassment and stealing from shops and residents in Mushin area of the state.
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Housemaid jailed 4 years for stealing employer’s money
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday sentenced a house help, Comfort Jacob to four years imprisonment for stealing her employer’s money to the tune of N500,000 and 12,000 USD.