Thursday, June 18, 2026

Murder

March 2, 2025

Bauchi man arrested for killing 24-year-wife wife over Ramadan food

Mr Wakil said that the cane allegedly used in the assault had been recovered as evidence.

A hand holding a cane used to illustrate this story
February 24, 2025

23-year-old man arrested for beating girlfriend to death in Lagos

The police command in Lagos has detained a 23-year-old man for beating his girlfriend to death.

Armed policewomen
January 23, 2025

725 suspected rapists, murderers, kidnappers, armed robbers, others arrested in 21 days: Police

The police said all arrested suspects had given confessional statements and assisted operatives in gathering more information to apprehend other criminals.

Adejobi Olumuyiwa
January 7, 2025

Police say 1,270 criminal suspects apprehended in Ebonyi

Out of the 1,270 suspects, 38 were involved in rape and defilement, 120 in murder and homicide.

Armed policewomen
September 11, 2024

Son arrested for hacking mother to death, stealing her car

The police officer noted that, however, “Why keep a child who has a mental issue at home instead of a psychiatric home?”

Culprit
August 13, 2024

Rampaging kidnappers robbed, abducted, violently murdered several Ogun residents: Police

The police, on July 29, 2024 paraded “two confessed kidnappers Ckukwuma Bartholomew and Igwe Monday.”

Police commissioner in Ogun and Dapo Abiodun
July 10, 2024

Brothers remanded over alleged murder of dad in Adamawa

Mr Tijani adjourned the case to July 30 for mention or receipt of the outcome of the DPP’s advice.

Gavel
May 31, 2024

Ibadan: Court remands husband for killing 24-year-old wife

The prosecutor said the defendant caused the death of his wife by hitting her with his fist on the chest.

Court
April 16, 2024

Court remands sexagenarian over alleged murder in Ibadan

The magistrate adjourned the case until June 17 for mention.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
March 31, 2024

Ondo: Man arrested for allegedly killing, burying childhood friend in shallow pit

According to the police spokesperson, the suspect stated that he has a large syndicate and has been snatching motorcycles since 2021.

Police