Crime Archives

Suspected human organs trafficker arrested by EFCC in Port Harcourt

May 7, 2021 topnews

A leader of a syndicate selling and buying human organs for trafficking to foreign countries has been arrested by operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The syndicate leader, Ukaeje John Emeka, also known as Dr Phil Mark, Dr Donald Phillip and Dr Wesley David, was arrested on April 16, 2021 at Rumukparali, Ozuoba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, based on established intelligence on his suspicious fraudulent internet dealings. Preliminary investigations by the EFCC showed that the suspect was leading a syndicate of…

80 year-old grandma, grand-daughter nabbed with 192kg cocaine, heroin

May 6, 2021 topnews

It is indeed a shocking news to many, as an 80-year-old woman, Mrs. Mary Adebayo, her 19-year-old granddaughter, Funmilola Adebayo and two other ladies were arrested in Akure, the Ondo State capital, by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for selling assorted illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, tramadol, swinol and skunkweeds. Following intelligence-based raids and follow-up operations on their locations on Sunday, May 2, 2021, over 192 kilogrammes of cocaine and other psychoactive substances were recovered from the suspects while the octogenarian, her granddaughter and two…

Man, 52 defiles his three daughters, neighbour’s niece

May 5, 2021 topnews

A 52-year-old man, identified as Kayode Adeniyi has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly defiling his three daughters and the 10-year-old niece of his neighbour. The suspect, who lives at No. 12 Abere-Ifa Street, Ijoko, in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state, was arrested after he was reported to the police by his neighbour. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that, Adeniyi was arrested following a report lodged at the Agbado Divisional Headquarters by…

Drugged cakes, cocaine seized by NDLEA in Jos

May 4, 2021 topnews

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided some eateries in Jos, the Plateau State capital, where freshly baked cakes made with cannabis sativa were recovered in addition to 48.726 kilogrammes of assorted psychotropic substances. Some of the drug joints raided include KNL Lounge, located on the Lamingo Road and another branch on the Mining Quarters, Rantya Low-Cost Estate, as well as Tuscany Lounge, on the Azaki Ave, all within Jos. Beside the narcotic cakes called ‘brownie’ recovered from the three eateries, psychotropic substances also seized from…

Kidnapping: Abductors threaten to kill remaining Greenfield varsity students

May 4, 2021 topnews

The masterminds of the Greenfield University, Kaduna abduction have threatened to kill the remaining 17 students if they do not get their N100 million ransom today. Twenty-two undergraduates were seized from campus almost two weeks ago by unknown gunmen. Five of them have since been eliminated by the captors. In an interview, the leader of the team, Sani Idris Jalingo (also known as Baleri), handed down the threat in a recorded audio clip that lasted for three minute. He explained that affected parents had paid N55 million which they allegedly…

Hotelier, wife shot dead by gunmen

Apr 29, 2021 topnews

An hotelier, Kehinde Ibidunni who operates Progress Hotel at Ketu-Oriyomi axis in Atan-Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, and his wife, Elizabeth were shot dead at about 3a.m on April 27th at their residence, situated at No. 15, Tella Ojo Crescent, Atan-Ota. Kehinde, aged 63- year-old man and his 54-year-old wife were reportedly shot dead by the gunmen after breaking into their residence in the early hours of Tuesday. It was gathered that, the hoodlums stormed the couple’s residence and forced their way into the house through a…

Four burnt to death at illegal oil refinery site

Apr 29, 2021 topnews

Four persons were reported to have died as fire engulfed an illegal crude oil refining site at the Rumuji-Ibaa river in Emuoha Local Government area of Rivers State. Report says that seven others sustained serious degree burns. An eyewitness says, residents of the area woke up to see the huge flame on the river, while a thick black smoke billowing into the atmosphere. “The fire was even entering the bush,” Okoro. “When the fire came down we saw a boat on fire. The people that were inside, no one was…

Badore Chieftaincy: Lagos socialite, Chief Rasak assasinated month after victory

Apr 29, 2021 topnews

Chief Rasak Jikoji, a Lagos-based socialite and contender for the Badore chieftaincy stool has been assassinated, one month after his victory at the law court Chief Badore who celebrated the court ruling in his favour, was said to be with his personal assistant on Sunday, April 25, 2021, when he was shot dead. The 60-year-old man was rushed to the Lagos Island General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, and the matter was reported at the Langbasa Police Station. Late Chief Rasak’s five children are based abroad. A close source…

Local Chief, wife, son arrested for kidnapping, houses demolished

Apr 27, 2021 topnews

A local Chief, identified as Etinyin Akamba Eyo, a.k.a 30 30, who is the Clan Head of Ikot Atambi in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State has been arrested with his wife and son for alleged kidnapping, while his two houses have also been demolished. The State Government’s Security outfit code-named ‘Operation Akpakwu’ arrested the kidnappers in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that, his shrine where kidnappers and militants were fortified for their illegal activities, was also invaded by the security operatives and…

Drugs hidden in Virgin Mary statue uncovered by NDLEA

Apr 25, 2021 topnews

Illicit drugs concealed in the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary and auto spare parts bound for Canada and the Philippines has been uncovered by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency attached to two courier companies in Lagos. A statement issued on Saturday by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said narcotics agents from the Directorate of Operations and General Investigations seized 500 grammes of heroin hidden inside auto spare parts bound for Canada at one of the courier firms. Babafemi said the operatives also seized 140 grammes of…