Category: Crime

On September 7, 2023, an altercation occurred at Garki International Market involving certain individuals, including a DSS personnel and a tailor named Muhammad Habibu. The Garki Divisional Police station received a distress call reporting the invasion of the market by these individuals, who fired shots at a tailor known as Mubarak Mubarak. In response to the situation, the police mobilized officers to rescue the individuals involved and protect public safety. During the incident, some local youths reacted angrily and attempted to confront the DSS personnel. As a result, there was…

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A 17-year-old boy named Ayomiposi Esan allegedly stole multiple items, including three mobile phones, two generator sets, a sound system, and a Toyota Corolla car from his parents, Mr. Oluwafemi and Mrs. Tosin, in Ogijo, Ogun State. He locked his parents inside the house and fled with the stolen goods on September 3, 2023. Local residents had to help free the parents from their locked apartment. After reporting the incident to the Ogijo Divisional Police Station, Superintendent of Police Awode Olatunde and his team pursued and arrested Ayomiposi in Lagos…

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In Tage village, Jigawa State, residents took a stand against a gang of armed robbers operating on the Hadejia highway. Their courageous action resulted in the apprehension of one of the criminals, while the rest fled. An eyewitness reported that the community members inflicted severe machete injuries on one of the robbers. Jigawa State Police spokesman, Lawan Adam, confirmed the incident, stating that they had received information about the robbery on the Tage to Hadejia highway. Upon arrival, the police found that the community had confronted the robbers, leading to…

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A UNILAG lecturer has been ordered to be arrested by the Lagos Police for allegedly raping a 20-year-old student who visited his office to discuss her results. The Vice Chancellor of the university is also involved in the arrest warrant issued by the Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunmi. The incident took place on August 16, 2023, according to the victim, who reported it to the Inclusive Social Welfare and Empowerment Foundation. The university confirmed they are cooperating with the police in an ongoing investigation, though they do not have all…

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A 43-year-old man named Azeez Isa was apprehended while attempting to rob a modern bank located opposite the Maplewood Estate in the Oko Oba area of Lagos State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday. Isa was caught in the act with a sledgehammer, which he was using to forcefully breach the bank’s security door in an attempt to gain entry. A police insider, speaking anonymously, revealed that security personnel assigned to the bank became alerted upon hearing the loud banging noises. They followed the sounds and discovered…

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The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended Pastor Taiwo Odebiyi for allegedly setting a 21-year-old woman, Sukura Owodunni, on fire during a deliverance session at the Cherubim and Seraphim, Maberu Parish in Offin, Sagamu. The incident occurred on August 17, after the pastor instructed Owodunni to buy special items for the prayer. As he prayed for her, the pastor poured perfume on her and lit a candle, causing her to catch fire and sustain severe burns on her chest, shoulder, and legs. The police promptly arrested the suspect, and an…

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Edo State Police Command apprehended a 24-year-old University of Port Harcourt final-year student, Victor Ochonogor, on allegations of fatally stabbing his girlfriend, Success Regha. The incident occurred at a residence on Osahon Street, Ogheghe Quarters, Benin City. Both Ochonogor and the deceased engaged in a violent altercation inside the house, resulting in mutual stabbing. The Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Dankwara, revealed that the landlord, Emmanuel Momoh, reported the incident. Ochonogor used a knife to stab Success in the neck and chest. Ochonogor claimed that during her visit from Asaba, she…

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Oluwaseun Adebayo was remanded at the Sagamu Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting and causing bodily harm to Esther Odusanya. He was arraigned before Senior Magistrate Omolara Osanyin on three counts related to the assault. It’s reported that Adebayo beat Esther, causing bodily harm, and pulled off her dreadlocks. The charges against him included unlawful assault and causing discomfort to Esther. Adebayo pleaded not guilty, was granted N200,000 bail, and the case was adjourned until October 27, 2023. Share on: WhatsApp

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