Crime

Kwara State Police Command issued a statement on Sunday afternoon, confirming the assassination. SP Ejire Adetoun, the command’s spokesperson, revealed that officers recovered five expended 7.62mm shells from the scene

According to a statement released on Tuesday by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the driver was illegally plying the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane at high speed when he hit the two girls, aged 12 and 15

According to the state police spokesperson, SP Sunday Abutu, Fabiyi was taken into custody on Friday, February 14, 2025, after officers received a tip-off about his intentions. The suspect, who resides with his parents and the victim in Ado-Ekiti, was reportedly apprehended before he could carry out the act

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Imo, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday. He revealed that Emeka, a resident of Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia, was intercepted on February 7

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olarenwaju Ishola, confirmed the arrests on Saturday while addressing the press at the command headquarters. The suspects, aged between 19 and 21 years, are said to have been part of two criminal syndicates responsible for the murders

“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