Crime

Despite the gunmen’s success in overpowering the security detail and taking Mrs. Uroye captive, their escape plan quickly unraveled. According to local sources, the kidnappers' getaway vehicle was involved in an accident as they made a desperate attempt to flee with their victim

Mohbad, a popular Nigerian singer who gained fame as a former signee of Marlian Music, passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27. The circumstances surrounding his death have been shrouded in controversy and have generated widespread speculation on social media

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