A Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The extradition was carried out on Friday through INTERPOL NCB Abuja, a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi said. ‘Muhammed, a male suspect, was subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice issued …

Justices P. I. Ajoku and S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state have convicted and sentenced three internet fraudsters to 90-days imprisonment. Head of Media and Publicity of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Dele Oyewale identified the convicts as Rex Akah Kinikachi Kelvin, Kennedy Chinedu Eleyi-Waltar and Chris Orji. The statement noted …

Operatives of the Kaduna Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old suspected fraudster, Sanusi Ahmed of Sokoto Rima quarters, who specialises in circulating counterfeit currencies in Kaduna. Briefing newsmen on the arrest on Monday, the Command’s spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, said the suspect was arrested based on credible intelligence. He said, ‘On 8th May 2025, at about 1600 hours, based on credible …

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old man, Samson Oghenebreme, in Lagos while transporting human organs from Edo State to a native doctor for use in money-making rituals. In a statement by its spokesperson, Chief Superintendent (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin, the command said, ‘Operatives of Odo-Noforija Division have arrested one Samson Oghenebreme “m” aged 25 in Odomola …

The Oyo State Police Command on Saturday said it has uncovered a human trafficking syndicate in Ibadan, rescuing its 83 victims. The police public relations officer, Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this to journalists in Ibadan. Osifeso said the rescued victims comprised 57 males and 26 females, including an infant. He further said investigation into the incident was ongoing, promising to update …

In a sweeping international operation targeting a surge in online sexual extortion scams, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest of 22 Nigerian nationals accused of orchestrating a series of sextortion schemes that have led to the suicides of more than 20 teenage boys in the United States since 2021. The arrests were the result of Operation …

The Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested a 25 year old man, Adebayo Azeez for theft of electricity wire valued at approximately N1.3 million. A statement by the Corps Commander, Isaac Omoyele and by spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu Abass revealed that Azeez is an ex-convict. The arrest followed a distress call made by concerned residents of the area who witnessed suspicious activities …

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 victims and arrest of three individuals involved in operating a baby factory in the Ijegun area of the state. Speaking to newsmen, yesterday, at the state police command, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, noted that the illegal operation was uncovered on 5 April 2025, following a tip-off. Police operatives …

Security operatives have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday around Ogoli-Ugboju in the LGA. The arrests come after residents of Otukpo town held a protest last Tuesday, demanding action against the rising insecurity in the area and nearby communities. In response, the police had deployed additional officers …

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested two notorious armed robbery suspects and recovered two stolen motorcycles. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Superintendent of Police (SP) Shi’isu Adam, the suspects were arrested following a tip-off and a thorough investigation. In a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Dutse, the State capital, the PPRO said the …