Category: Crime

A newlywed woman, identified as Mrs. Serah Innocent, has been arrested by the Abia State Police Command for allegedly stabbing her husband, Mr. Innocent Nworji, to death, barely eight months after their wedding. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the couple’s residence in Ohuru-Isimiri community, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. According to the police, the couple had a misunderstanding during which Serah allegedly stabbed her husband in the chest with a kitchen knife. The victim was reportedly rushed to a hospital but was later…

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The family of kidnapped Anambra billionaire businessman and Jezco Group chairman, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, has reportedly been thrown into further turmoil following explosive allegations by his eldest daughter, Blessing Ezeokafor, against her younger brother, socialite Eberechukwu Ezeokafor, popularly known as Jowizaza. The development came after the kidnappers reportedly increased their ransom demand from ₦700 million to ₦1.5 billion for the release of the 72-year-old businessman. Ezeokafor was reportedly abducted in Anambra State after leaving his residence in the early hours of Tuesday for a prayer ground at Ifite Awka.…

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The alleged killing of Anambra State-born philanthropist and businessman, Lucky Adimike, has taken a dramatic turn following the arraignment of three suspects before a court in Abuja. Adimike was reportedly killed at his mansion in Guzape, Abuja, in circumstances that have continued to attract public attention. Those facing charges over the alleged killing are identified as his children, Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony and his sister, Adimike Chinyere Stephany, alongside Comfort Ajibade, who is alleged to be Stephany’s partner. According to the allegations presented by the police, the three suspects allegedly conspired…

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A 16-year-old boy, identified as Ejike Chinonso, has reportedly confessed to killing his 35-year-old female neighbour, Esther Ijeoma Obasi, allegedly in a bid to gain promotion to a higher rank in his cult group. According to reports, the teenager attacked the woman after she had reportedly given him food to eat because his mother was not around and he was hungry. The incident reportedly took a horrifying turn hours later after the boy had finished eating the food. He allegedly attacked Esther and stabbed her several times until she collapsed…

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A woman identified as Loretta Anoh was arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command over the alleged murder of her boyfriend, Chikoka Emeka Henry, in Uyo, before allegedly fleeing with his Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC SUV and nearly N3 million in cash. The incident occurred at the deceased’s residence in Osongama Estate, Uyo, where Henry, 36, was found dead in a pool of blood after his brother, Collins Okpara, visited the apartment when repeated phone calls went unanswered. Police said preliminary findings revealed that the victim had sustained a severe head…

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A Kano State High Court has sentenced a 19-year-old bride, Saudat Jibrin, to death by hanging after finding her guilty of murdering her husband, Salisu Idris, just nine days after their wedding. Justice Maryam Sabo delivered the judgment on Friday, ruling that the prosecution had proved the charge of culpable homicide beyond reasonable doubt. According to court proceedings, the incident occurred on May 5, 2025, at Farawa Quarters in Kano. The prosecution, led by Lamido Abba Sorondinki, told the court that Saudat poisoned her 30-year-old husband by lacing his zobo…

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