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More Diezani loot forfeited

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The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of assets valued at $16,441,906 that have been linked the former Petroleum Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission told Justice Abdulaziz Anka that the assets are suspected to be proceeds of corruption. More to follow
Ondo
Crime News

Two killed in Lagos Island revenge attack

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Two fatalities have been recorded as suspected hoodlums from the Okepopo area of Lagos Island went on rampage to avenge an earlier attack on one of them from their counterparts from Onola. Daily Times ‎also learnt that one of the deceased persons was killed around Agarawu on Monday night, while another unidentified person was also […]
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Police Inspector’s body found

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The lifeless body of a police inspector, Musa Sunday, of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) was found yesterday evening, August 16, around the Ibeju-Lekki waterfront near Oshoroko village. The deceased was declared missing on November 26, 2016 when himself and other officers were deployed from a scene of crime in Ibeju-Lekki, Free zone. More […]
Onitsha
Crime News

Police arrest 54 suspected criminals in Ogun

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No fewer than 56 suspected criminals have been arrested by the police in Ogun state for various offences, ranging from armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, cultism, vandalism and impersonation. Parading the suspects, on Thursday, at the Command headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, said the suspects were picked up from different
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Badoo suspect hauled before court

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A 22-year-old suspect, Emmanuel Obazuaye, who was allegedly caught with a human head, was on Tuesday brought before the Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The accused, who resides in Ikorodu, Lagos State, is standing trial on a two-count of conspiracy and unlawful possession of human head. Members of the Badoo cult have been terrorising […]
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Ritualist caught in Ojokoro

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An angry mob has burned two people to death around the Obadeyi bus stop area, in Ojokoro, Lagos. The mob action came following the discovery of a suspected ritualist in the area. The suspect was apprehended at Obadeyi bus-stop, Ojokoro, near the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. Residents in the area became suspicious and caught him when passers-by […]
Crime News

Police nab suspects in Ozubulu massacre

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The Anambra State Police command has announced the arrest of some people it says were involved in the attack on St. Philips Catholic Church in Ozubulu area of the state. The police had said 11 people died, while 18 others were injured in the attack. Police spokesperson, Nkeiruka Nwode said the suspects were arrested on […]
Crime

Man allegedly murders cyclist in Lagos

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The police in Lagos is currently investigating the actual cause of the death of one Rasaki Bashiru at Okajire Street, Ikorodu Lagos. Although, not much has been disclosed about the identity of the deceased, information had it that on March 21 2017, at about 10:50pm, Rasaki who is a motorbike operator and resident of the […]
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Crime

Pastor allegedly strangulates lover to death

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An Osun Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ile-Ife on Tuesday, remanded one Pastor Joshua Ayobami, 47, over alleged strangulation of his woman friend to death. The Prosecutor, Insp Elisha Olusegun, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Jan 11, 2017 around 1:45 am at Christ Evangelical Ministry Church, Fashina Area, Ile-Ife. Olusegun said […]