crime news

Police arrest suspect over priest’s stolen iPhone in Anambra

By Vincent Ujumadu Police operatives in Anambra State have arrested a 24-year-old man, Chidubem Anyigo, over the alleged theft of an iPhone belonging to a Catholic priest at Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was arrested by operatives attached to the Okpoko Police Division, in collaboration with members of the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG), at Relief Market, Okpoko, in Ogbaru Local Government Area.

Court restricts sale of Embu MCA’s land, six cars

(EACC says five companies associated with Nyaga, his son and his wife received Sh111.5 million.

Troops destroy kidnappers’ hideout in Kogi, recover ammunition

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, recovering 1,000 rounds of ammunition, six motorcycles and other items. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

Raptadu chainsaw attack victim shows signs of recovery; Jagan seeks ₹50 lakh compensation

Doctors at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru say the Class X girl is conscious and improving; Minister Nara Lokesh praises her friend Lakshmi for her bravery and the YSRCP chief demands accountability from the State government

Policeman ordered to pay Sh1m from own pocket over lorry seizure

The landmark judgment concerns personal accountability in public service as more Kenyans sue...

Sugarcane farmers begin padayatra to Belagavi as part of Jail Bharo plan

They are expected to camp at Kabbur Naka on Monday night and reach Hindalga Central Prison in Belagavi on Tuesday morning

Five held for plotting murder, two country-made pistols and eight bullets seized in Uppal

NAIMOS arrests suspected illegal miners at Subin Akwaboaso

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested some suspected illegal miners at Subin Akwaboaso in the Central Region following an enforcement operation on Sunday, November 1. In a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the Secretariat said its personnel, working alongside members of the Special Boat Squadron (SBS), encountered considerable resistance from a group of individuals during the operation, some of whom were wielding cutlasses, firearms and other offensive weapons.

After Theni jailbreak, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay constitutes high-level committee to strengthen prison security

Besides inquiring into the security lapses that led to the Theni prison escape, the committee will examine security infrastructure, standard operating procedures (SOPs), technological gaps and manpower deployment in prisons across Tamil Nadu, and submit recommendations to the government

Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told

Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial continues Russell Brand is not a “psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” and is respectful when women say no, a court has heard. Brand’s barrister, Ian Winter KC, said allegations about the comedian’s sexual conduct in 2023 had “poisoned the wells” of justice.

NACOC explains why it allowed suspected cocaine trafficker to leave Ghana for Lebanon

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) says it monitored a Syrian national suspected of trafficking approximately 40 kilogrammes of cocaine from Ghana before allowing him to travel to Lebanon as part of an operation targeting a wider international drug network. Mr Amoah said NACOC had monitored the suspect throughout his stay in Ghana and had information about his movements, including his arrival in the country, hotel accommodation and departure.

Police arrest man for allegedly pushing teenager from two-storey building in Imo

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Ifeanyichukwu Joseph, for allegedly attempting to kill his girlfriend’s 17-year-old niece, Chiamaka Chukwuokorie, by pushing her from a two-storey building in Owerri. The incident reportedly occurred on November 1, 2026, at about 1pm, following an alleged altercation between the suspect and the teenager at Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikenegbu, Owerri.

Ishaku’s Trial: Taraba cashier describes funds disbursements through his private account as official payments

Taraba cashier describes funds disbursements through his private account as official payments. The Taraba State Government cashier detailed how he received funds from Taraba State local governments into the bank account of his company for onward disbursements to various beneficiaries following the instructions of his superiors.

Bengaluru Central Prison declared ‘prohibited items-free’; six inmates get 30-day remission

The six convicted prisoners participated in Raja Satyavrata or Shani Prabhava, a three-hour play staged inside the prison; it was written, directed and enacted entirely by prisoners

Man booked for attempted murder after deliberately ramming car into vehicles in Keralam

The accident occurred near Mundakkayam around 8 a.m. on November 1 when the car driven by Sharon rammed into an oncoming car before hitting three other cars, a motorcycle and an autorickshaw; nine people, including a pedestrian, sustained injuries

Man found dead after he kills his wife, two children in Raichur

Regina Re, relatives detained following murder of mother, 86

Regina is widely known for hosting popular game show "Who's Smarter Now?".

CM Vijay constitutes high-level committee to strengthen prison security

Besides inquiring into the security lapses that led to the Theni prison escape, the committee will examine security infrastructure, standard operating procedures (SOPs), technological gaps and manpower deployment in prisons across Tamil Nadu, and submit recommendations to the government

2027: Don’t attack opposition parties – Otti warns supporters

The governor disclosed that he had directed security agencies to arrest and deal decisively with anyone attempting to obstruct any political group from conducting legitimate activities, including Labour Party members.

Prisoners’ escape from Theni jail: TNSLSA orders inquiry into alleged torture of inmates

Justice S.M. Subramaniam, the seniormost judge of Madras High Court, has ordered the inquiry in his capacity as the Executive Chairman of Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority

61 illegal immigrants, mostly Bangladeshis, detained in Ahmedabad ahead of Diwali: Police

Legal procedures for the deportation of the detained persons were underway, the Crime Branch said in a press note

Jordan’s King Abdullah promises to confront ‘terrorists’ after Karak attack

King tells parliament attackers ‘are not of us’ and warns that Israeli expansionism is greatest threat to the region.

Court delivers judgment in alleged terrorism financing case against Tukur Mamu

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed Jan. 27, 2027, for judgment in a charge filed by the Federal Government against Tukur Mamu, alleged terrorists’ negotiator during the Abuja-Kaduna train attack hostages in 2022. Justice Mohammed Umar fixed the date after the Federal Government’s lawyer, David Kaswe, and Mamu’s counsel, Johnson Usman, SAN, adopted their final written addresses and presented their arguments for and against the case.

Constitution amendment must protect IGP, CPs from abuse — Okiro

Former Inspector-General of Police and one-time Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Sir Mike Okiro, in this interview, speaks on the proposed establishment of state police, funding, training and safeguards against possible abuse by state governors. As a Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue states, and later as the IGP, I can attest to the operational and funding support given to the police by state governments.