Friday, July 10, 2026

Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP)

March 18, 2025

Court remands father for allegedly defiling 13-year-old daughter

The magistrate adjourned the matter until March 25 for mention.

Courtroom
January 23, 2024

Akure: Court remands man for killing motorcyclist

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the offences.

A man in handcuffs used to illustrate the story
October 11, 2023

Man remanded in prison for strangling teenage sister after gang rape

He said Mr Olayode strangled the victim after being gang-raped by four men.

Nigerian prison
February 9, 2023

Court remands Ibadan man over defilement of 11-year-old daughter

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Oyo State charged Mr Sarafa with defilement.

Court room used to illustrate the story
November 26, 2022

Female teacher arrested for sexually assaulting 4-year-old pupil

Mr Kamilu said the suspect, a teacher at a private school in Maiduguri, had been apprehended last week.

Sexual Assault
October 13, 2022

Court remands man over rape of 70-year-old

The police charged Mr Oladotun with rape and robbery.

Court
August 17, 2022

Court orders remand of herdsman in Ibadan prison over murder

Mr Kirowa was remanded pending the outcome of the case file at the Oyo State Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP).

Court and Herdmen
March 18, 2021

Police charge three OPC members who arrested Fulani warlord Wakili

The police initially denied arresting the OPC members, saying they were only asked to stay behind and file statements after turning Mr. Wakili in.

Iskilu Wakili
January 17, 2021

91% of prison inmates are awaiting trials: Lagos DPP

Stealing remained the most prevailing offence for which inmates were incarcerated.

Prisoner