Crime

“The fraudsters established fake romantic relationships or presented seemingly lucrative cryptocurrency investment opportunities to their targets,” Uwujaren revealed. Victims were then coerced into transferring funds under false pretenses

The incident has shocked the local community and drawn the attention of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), which is leading the investigation. Michael was charged with culpable homicide, in violation of Section 189 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law

Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers had stolen a vehicle and belongings from residents before engaging security operatives in a gunfight. Realizing they were being pursued, the hoodlums initiated a firefight at the checkpoint, escalating the situation

Adewumi confessed to using his expertise and system access to execute the theft. Police recovered ₦10.18 million from his accounts, ₦366,900 in cash, and other valuables linked to the crime, highlighting the scale of the operation

The raid resulted in the seizure of 1,200 hallucinogenic pills along with other illicit substances. The two individuals were arrested and subsequently handed over to the Sabha Security Directorate for further investigation

Abidoye arrived in Nigeria from the United States on November 16, 2024, and stayed at the hotel for five days. His brother, Jimoh Godday, who hadn't heard from him, went to check on him, leading to the discovery of his body

According to eyewitnesses, the attack occurred around 6 p.m. when Samuel visited the home of his female classmate after receiving an invitation. What started as a friendly visit quickly escalated when the classmate’s father and two brothers reportedly assaulted Samuel

Zubair claims the officer, whose name has been withheld, paid only ₦4,000 out of the ₦5,000 he owed for his share of the electricity charges. According to Zubair, the officer became enraged during the confrontation, slapping him multiple times in front of other tenants and issuing a chilling threat

This offense, violating Sections 6 and 8 (b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud-Related Offenses Act 2006, carries a punishment under Section 1(3) of the same law. Each defendant, upon hearing their respective charges, pleaded guilty