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Penal Code

May 20, 2025

Vietnamese lawmakers seek lengthier prison sentence for drug crimes

According to a report, the amendments aim to strengthen deterrence and enhance the effectiveness of crime prevention and control.

Vietnam's national assembly
February 22, 2024

Businessman arraigned for receiving stolen property

The police arraigned a businessman, Ikenna Sunday, before the Dei-Dei Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly receiving stolen property.

Policemen
February 6, 2024

Man remanded for stabbing police officer to death in Abuja

The prosecution counsel, Adama Musa, told the court that Mr Adegboro, on October 9, 2023, stabbed the deceased in his stomach, which resulted in his death.

FCT High Court
January 4, 2024

Teenagers jailed nine months for stealing police officer’s phone

The prosecutor said that during police interrogation, the teenagers could not give a satisfactory account of themselves.

Gavel
December 28, 2023

Guard jailed for stealing two generators

The prosecutor said the convict ran to an unknown destination but the complainant later caught him and brought him.

Gavel
October 18, 2023

Genital Disappearance: Mechanic jailed six months for raising false alarm in Abuja

The judge, Aliyu Kagarko, sentenced Mr Zamdai after he pleaded guilty to defamation of character.

Court symbol used to tell the story
October 10, 2023

Police arraign man for raising false alarm over missing genitals

He added that granting him bail would affect further police investigation and the arrest of his other members who were still at large.

Magistrates’ Court
September 12, 2023

Court remands six suspected cultists, armed robbers, others

She said the offences contravened the Robbery and Firearms Special Prohibition Act 2004.

Magistrates’ Court
August 14, 2023

Man remanded in correctional centre for criminal intimidation

The police charged the defendant with assault and criminal intimidation, to which he pleaded not guilty.

Court
July 31, 2023

Man jailed 12 months for impersonating soldier

The convict was arraigned on a two-count charge of personating as a public servant and giving false information to mislead the police.

Court room