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    Category: Crime Alert

    Oghenemine: Officers Arrested, Dismissed With ‘Ogbegbe’ Wrong Accomplices -Gwamishu

    May 4, 2026 (updated May 4, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    …. Alleges Police Compromising Justice For Mine With False Narrative By Daniel Echono ASABA - NIGERIA Police Force remain mum as crime fighter activist, Harrison Gwamishu, alleges in new revelation that the three Police Inspectors arrested and dismissed along with ASP Nuhu Usman, killer of Oghenemine Ogidi in Delta state are wrong accomplices. Gwanishu whose viral video on the 26... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    Why we arrested Justice Crack- Army

    May 3, 2026 (updated May 4, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Halima Abubakar ABUJA — The Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a blogger, Justice Chidiebere Mark, popularly known as Justice Crack, alongside some soldiers, stating that the action followed an alleged breach of military social media regulations and attempts to incite disaffection within the ranks. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Director of Army... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert, News

    Police, EFCC Rescue 14 Kidnap Victims on Calabar–Oron Waterways

    April 28, 2026 (updated April 28, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Sadiq Bello, Uyo Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State, in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have rescued 14 travellers abducted by suspected sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways. The rescue operation, according to a statement issued in Uyo by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, followed sustained intelligence gathering... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    Police Bust Railway Vandalism Syndicate, Recover N400m Assets, Reject N100m Bribe

    April 28, 2026 (updated April 28, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Akin Rotimi The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a syndicate involved in the large-scale vandalisation of railway infrastructure, recovering materials valued at over N400 million and arresting two suspects in Nasarawa State. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed that the suspects, Chisom Goodnews, 32, and Ahmed Adamu, 22, were apprehended on April 9, 2026, at about... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    RTEAN Crisis Turns Violent in Lagos, Four Shot, Several Abducted

    April 28, 2026 (updated April 28, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Bankole Ademola A stakeholders’ meeting of rival factions within the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) descended into violence in Lagos, leaving four members with gunshot injuries and several others abducted.The clash occurred in the Okoko area, sparking panic among residents. RTEAN Lagos State Chairman, Shamusedeen Ajala, accused the union’s National President, Musa Mohammad, of refusing to relinquish... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    Outrage in Benue as 20-Year-Old Dies in Alleged Abuse, Botched Abortion Cover-Up

    April 28, 2026 (updated April 28, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Philip Annah Anger and grief have engulfed Gboko, Benue State, following the death of a 20-year-old woman, Ngohide Monkyegh, under circumstances residents describe as disturbing and suspicious. Community sources alleged that the deceased became pregnant after repeated abuse by a relative identified as her uncle, described as a religious figure.According to a source, efforts to conceal the pregnancy led... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    Bayelsa Police Parade 26 Suspects, Recover N145m Stolen Vehicle, Arrest Wanted Killer

    April 28, 2026 (updated April 28, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Samuel Awode The Bayelsa State Police Command has paraded 26 suspects linked to various crimes, including armed robbery, cultism, and illegal possession of firearms, while also recovering a stolen vehicle valued at N145 million. Commissioner of Police, Iyamah Daniel Edebor, said the arrests were part of intensified efforts to combat crime in line with directives from the Inspector-General of... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    Seven Feared Dead as Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Border Community

    April 28, 2026 (updated April 28, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Clement John At least seven persons have been killed and several others injured following a two-day attack by suspected armed herdsmen on a border community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack, which affected Channel One community along the Arufu–Wukari road, forced residents to flee amid widespread panic. A community leader said the assailants stormed the... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    Guards Brigade Probes NYSC Member’s Death as Family Disputes Army’s Account

    April 27, 2026 (updated April 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Tunde Olatunji, Abuja The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has ordered a full investigation into the death of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, following conflicting accounts of the incident. The corps member died during a shooting incident on April 25, 2026, at Shagari Estate in Dei-Dei, Abuja.In an earlier statement, the Army said Jamiu... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    Malami Challenges EFCC Over Asset Forfeiture, Denies Illicit Wealth Claims

    April 27, 2026 (updated April 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Aisha Bello, Abuja Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has mounted a legal challenge against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the interim forfeiture of multiple properties, insisting they were lawfully acquired. In an affidavit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Malami rejected allegations that the assets were proceeds of crime, arguing that... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert, News

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