Category: Crime

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested popular social media influencer and luxury goods dealer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, over alleged involvement in an international cocaine trafficking cartel. According to the NDLEA, KC Luxury was arrested on August 13, 2026, at the boarding gate of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while allegedly attempting to leave Nigeria on a business-class flight to Paris. The agency said the arrest followed an investigation into a cocaine shipment weighing 184.50 kilogrammes, which had been intercepted in Lagos.…

A pastor identified as Jacob Irewa has been arrested by the Kogi State Police Command for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, on fire following a domestic dispute in Lokoja. The incident reportedly occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja. According to reports, the dispute began after Berida allegedly burnt some of her husband’s old clothes without his permission, believing that he no longer needed them. Irewa was said to have become angry over the incident and allegedly drained fuel from his…

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…

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.…

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…

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…