Crime

The abduction was part of a disturbing trend in Nigeria, where kidnappings for ransom have become increasingly common. Criminal gangs, bandits, and Boko Haram terrorists frequently target citizens, exacerbating the nation’s security crisis

Mr. Adeyanju, who is representing some of the detained protesters, disclosed that those in custody are being held in several locations, including the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) facility in Abuja, Bombai in Kano, and Kaduna Police commands, among other sites

The students, from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were abducted on Thursday evening while en route to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students' annual convention in Enugu. They were traveling on the Otukpo/Otukpa/Enugu road when they were seized

The incident occurred around 8 p.m. local time at a mini market, as reported by sources familiar with the situation. Kawuri, located approximately 50 kilometers from Maiduguri on the Maiduguri-Konduga-Bama Road, has been rocked by violence in recent months

Nweke, detained at Villawood, is accused of directing a network of runners outside the detention centre, facilitating the distribution of large quantities of methylamphetamine and cocaine across Sydney

Addressing attendees at the event, Tinubu stressed the importance of overcoming inter-agency rivalries among law enforcement bodies. "The security situation in the country is a complex blend of threats posed by well-organised non-state actors," he said

Meta Platforms Inc. has announced the removal of approximately 63,000 Facebook accounts originating from Nigeria, which were involved in financial sexual extortion schemes aimed primarily at adult men in the United States

According to a statement released by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, operatives discovered 250 grams of cocaine cleverly hidden in the soles of custom-made shoes intended for Cyprus

The 40-foot container, which eluded identification of the transporting ship, was tracked meticulously across continents by customs officials following a critical tip from international intelligence organizations