Category: Crime

Customs FOU, Zone A Impounds 15 Rifles, 4,800 Rounds, Drones
September 2, 2025 7 Responses

Customs FOU, Zone A Impounds 15 Rifles, 4,800 Rounds, Drones

The Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, FOU A, Ikeja of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has impounded 15 Rifles, 4,800 Rounds and two Industrial Drones.Briefing Journalists on Tuesday,Comptroller of the Unit, Mohammed Shuaibu said; “On August 7, 2025, at about 2:13a.m,...
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NDLEA Detains Widow Using Fake Pregnancy To Traffic Cocaine
August 25, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Detains Widow Using Fake Pregnancy To Traffic Cocaine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Officer, (NDLEA) has detained a 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, over alleged attempt to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine.A statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja said.....
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Customs, CDCFIB Strengthen National Security Partnership
August 23, 2025 7 Responses

Customs, CDCFIB Strengthen National Security Partnership

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s collaboration with agencies under the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).According to the Customs Boss, shared facil...
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Court Freezes Four Accounts Linked To Ex-NNPCL Boss, Kyari
August 20, 2025 No Responses

Court Freezes Four Accounts Linked To Ex-NNPCL Boss, Kyari

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz bank accounts linked to the immediate-past Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Mele Kyari, over allegations of fraud. J...
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EFCC Arrests Alleged Internet Fraudster
August 9, 2025 No Responses

EFCC Arrests Alleged Internet Fraudster

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a suspected internet fraudster with two locally- made pistolsHe was arrested alongside 55 others at K- Hotel in Itori, Ewekoro area of Ogun State...
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Court Fines Zenith Bank N85m For Freezing Customer’s Account
August 8, 2025 No Responses

Court Fines Zenith Bank N85m For Freezing Customer’s Account

A High Court in Abuja has awarded a fine of N85 million against Zenith Bank Plc for freezing a customer’s bank account by relying on an invalid court order.Justice S. U. Bature, in a judgment, also ordered the bank to...
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Police Recover 22 Stolen Vehicles
August 8, 2025 No Responses

Police Recover 22 Stolen Vehicles

The Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a sophisticated interstate car theft syndicate, arresting 12 suspects and recovering 22 stolen vehicles. The syndicate, which operated across at least eight states in Nigeria, was uncovered following the September...
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EFCC Arraigns Katsina Revenue Officials, First Bank Staff For Alleged N1.2b Fraud
August 7, 2025 No Responses

EFCC Arraigns Katsina Revenue Officials, First Bank Staff For Alleged N1.2b Fraud

The Kano Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 arraigned  five officials of the Katsina State Board of Internal Revenue and one bank staff before Justice Musa Danladi of the Katsina State High...
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Court Convicts Ex-NHIS Boss,Femi Thomas , BDC Operator
July 24, 2025 No Responses

Court Convicts Ex-NHIS Boss,Femi Thomas , BDC Operator

Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, July, 24, 2025, convicted the duo of Dr. Olufemi Martins Thomas, a former Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, and one Kabiru Sidi, a Bureau...
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EFCC To Appeal Court’s Acquittal Of Fayose Over Alleged ₦6.9b Fraud
July 17, 2025 No Responses

EFCC To Appeal Court’s Acquittal Of Fayose Over Alleged ₦6.9b Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is to appeal the judgement of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, which on Wednesday acquitted and discharged former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, of alleged ₦6.9 billion fraud. In a...
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EFCC Seals Hampton Hilton Hotel
July 14, 2025 No Responses

EFCC Seals Hampton Hilton Hotel

The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML, of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has sealed Hampton Hilton Hotel and Apartments, Kaduna.According to EFCC, the facility was sealed for non-complianc...
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EFCC Probes Suspect Over Undeclared $29,000 At Lagos Airport
July 9, 2025 No Responses

EFCC Probes Suspect Over Undeclared $29,000 At Lagos Airport

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of one Rajesh Kumar arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $29,000( Twenty Nine.....
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EFCC Probes Suspect Over Undeclared $420,900, £5,825, CFA3,946,500
July 8, 2025 No Responses

EFCC Probes Suspect Over Undeclared $420,900, £5,825, CFA3,946,500

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the case of one Ahmad Salisu, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, for allegedly concealing and failing to declare the s...
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NDLEA Arrests Ex-Footballer Over Alleged Attempt To Smuggle Cocaine
June 30, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Ex-Footballer Over Alleged Attempt To Smuggle Cocaine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an ex-international football player and his businessman partner over an alleged attempt to smuggle a consignment of cocaine into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA) Ik...
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