CRIME
Nigerian Man Arrested For Alleged $8M Crypto Scam, Defrauds 139 Australians
Osang Usie Otukpa, a Nigerian man, has been taken into custody by EFCC agents after he allegedly used a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme to defraud 139 Australians out of $8 million. The suspect was apprehended at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, upon his arrival from the United States. In a statement released on Friday, Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of...
Ondo Man Sets Wife Ablaz£, Commits Suicid€
The Ondo State Police Command has narrated how a middle-aged man killed his estranged wife in the state two days ago. In a message on its X handle on Thursday, the Command recounted how the man (names withheld) invited his estranged wife (names withheld) to their home to collect her wardrobe but set her ablaze, killing himself and leaving his...
Over 40 Policemen Invaded My House In Abia Over Undisclosed Petition – Max Nduaguibe (Video)
Dr. Max Nduaguibe, former Director General of Dr. Alex Otti's 2019 Governorship Campaign Organization, has alleged that over 40 policemen invaded his residence in Umuomainta Nbawsi, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State in the early hours of today, Sunday, December 15, 2024, in an attempt to arrest him, ABN TV reports. Speaking with our correspondent via telephone, Dr....
EFCC Arrests 792 Alleged Crypto Fraudsters In Lagos [PHOTOS]
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792 suspects were arrested in Lagos as part of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's largest one-day crackdown on cryptocurrency and romance scam syndicates. Cable reports that 158 foreigners and 634 others were arrested in a single raid on a Lagos building. “This is the biggest arrest of its kind in a single operation,” Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesperson, declared at a...
Man Claims Loss Of Manhood After Receiving Money From Stranger In Aba (Video)
A dramatic incident unfolded on Monday morning in the Osusu by Faulks Road area of Aba, Abia State, as a man raised an alarm, alleging the sudden disappearance of his manhood after collecting ₦100 from a stranger. The shocking claim quickly attracted a large crowd, sparking chaos and confusion. The stranger accused of the alleged act faced mob action, with...
INSECURITY: “Abia Will Not Be Safe Haven For Criminals” – Otti As He Donates 20 Security Vehicles (Photos)
The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has presented 20 brand new Toyota Hilux trucks equipped with modern gadgets to security agencies in the state to bolster their operations and enhance safety. The presentation took place at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia, where Governor Otti reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing security since taking office. He emphasized that the...
UNIZIK Lecturer Killed In Carjacking Attempt In Anambra
Dr. Fabian Osita, a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, was shot dead by some unidentified members of a car-snatching syndicate. The incident, it was gathered, occurred on Monday night near the high-tension area in Aroma in Awka, the state capital, as the deceased was driving home from work. One of the sources near the scene of the incident said...
NAFDAC Conducts Raid On Abia’s Notorious Hub For Fake, Adulterated Beverages [PHOTOS]
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During a comprehensive operation at the Eziukwu Market (Cemetery Market) in Aba, Abia State, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) discovered hazardous counterfeit goods, characterizing them as "weapons of mass destruction." The operation followed a similar raid in the same market months ago, targeting shops dealing in fake and adulterated products. Martins Iluyomade, Director of NAFDAC’s...
Indiana Carries Out Its First Execution In 15 Years
Indiana, a US state, executed a mentally ill man on Wednesday for the first time in 15 years after he was found guilty of killing four people in 1997, including his own brother. Joseph Corcoran, 49, was executed by lethal injection and pronounced dead at 12:44 am (0644 GMT) at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, officials said. His last...
Police Arrest 3 Car Thieves, Bandit , Seize Weapons In Kaduna
The Kaduna Police Command reported that on December 16, 2024, three alleged car snatchers and one suspected bandit were apprehended in two different operations that also resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle and an ammunition cache. In a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, he stated that operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit intercepted a 22-year-old suspect,...
