Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 44 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu and Anambra states. The arrests were made on 28 and 29 September, 2024, following credible intelligence linking the suspects to online criminal activities. According to a statement issued by the EFCC on their X page, the suspects were apprehended at various locations in Enugu …

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have arrested two teenagers suspected of oil theft and destroyed of several illegal refineries in the Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. The arrests were made as part of the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad’s ongoing efforts to combat oil theft and economic sabotage. According to a statement by …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a wanted drug kingpin, Damilare Ajiboye aka “Na God” after 12 months of evading arrest. The arrest followed a raid on his warehouse in Akala, Mushin area of Lagos. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the suspect was arrested on Wednesday. Babafemi said …

Operatives of Amotekun corps in Osun State have arrested one Muritala Ibrahim, 35, for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl. A statement issued by Osun State Amotekun Public Relations Officer, Yusuf Idowu on Monday, the suspect committee the act in Aagba, Boripe local government area of the state. He disclosed that the suspect was arrested following a reported incident by the …

Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested an investigative journalist, Adejuwon Soyinka. Soyinka, who is the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa, was arrested at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. A distress message sent to  newsmen by one of his friends stated that Soyinka was picked up shortly after arriving from the United Kingdom. …

The Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering has recovered 250,000 litres of crude oil and 350,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil during operations conducted across the country in July. Additionally, the task force recovered 13 trucks and arrested 17 individuals in various operations nationwide. Among the 17 suspects were members of a syndicate smuggling petroleum …

Katsina State has eased the 24-hour curfew imposed on Dutsinma Local Government Area, reducing it to 7pm to 7am, as obtained in other parts of the state. Acting Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe approved the relaxation following a report of improved security conditions in the Dutsinma Local Government Area. According to a statement issued from the office of the Secretary to …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Adamawa Command, says it has arrested no fewer than 454 suspected illicit drug traffickers/peddlers from June 2023 till date. State Commander of NDLEA, Mr Samson Agboalu, disclosed this on Friday at a news conference to begin the commemoration of the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in the state. It was …

Men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted a cocaine shipment at Emerald Hotel, Ladipo, Oshodi, Lagos, on Wednesday and arrested four suspects, attempting to smuggle the drug to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage. According to a statement by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, shared on the agency’s website on Thursday, the suspects, …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 70-year-old grandfather, Muhammadu Ibrahim, with 57.2kg of cannabis in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The agency also made other arrests in its ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking in Nigeria. On Sunday, the agency announced the interception of codeine-based syrup and ‘Loud’, a potent synthetic cannabis strain, valued at over N2.1 billion …