Crimes
Latest Crime News, Police Investigations and Court Updates
Public safety and the rule of law are essential to every society. The Crimes section of Naija Daily News delivers accurate and responsible reporting on criminal investigations, law enforcement, court proceedings, and security developments across Nigeria.
Our coverage includes police operations, anti-corruption investigations, cybercrime, kidnapping, terrorism, financial crimes, organised crime, public safety issues, and major criminal cases before the courts. We are committed to factual reporting that prioritises accuracy, fairness, and context while avoiding unnecessary sensationalism.
- Apr 2026April 5, 2026
Easter: Terrorists attack Kaduna community, kill, abduct worshippers
By Deborah Nnamdi Suspected terrorists have attacked Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area…
- April 5, 2026
Police bust cult gathering in Ondo, arrest five suspects
The Police Command in Ondo State has disrupted a suspected cult gathering and arrested…
- April 5, 2026
Man arrested for allegedly setting father ablaze in Jigawa
By Deborah Nnamdi The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Kabiru…
- April 5, 2026
NDLEA arrests pastor, wife over Possession of illicit drugs in Lagos
By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a…
- April 5, 2026
Terrorists attack Borno IDP camp, police headquarters
By Deborah Nnamdi Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Saturday launched coordinated attacks on an…
- April 4, 2026
Police rescue kidnap victim, neutralise suspect in Enugu forest raid
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued a kidnapped woman, neutralised one suspected…
- April 3, 2026
Fresh attack in Plateau claims one life, sparks concern
Suspected terrorists have launched a fresh attack on the Jol community in Riyom Local…
- April 3, 2026
Court orders final forfeiture of properties, cash linked to alleged Ponzi operator
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of multiple…
- April 3, 2026
Court jails couple 30 years for baby trafficking in Cross River
By Deborah Nnamdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)…
- April 3, 2026
Housewife Allegedly Burns Husband’s Genitals with Hot Oil in Sokoto
By Deborah Nnamdi A housewife in Sokoto State has allegedly poured hot oil on…








