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 3, 2026
EFCC seeks final forfeiture of 57 Malami-linked properties
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked a Federal High Court in…
- April 3, 2026
Police rescue abducted newborn, arrest two suspects in Nasarawa
Police in Nasarawa State have rescued a three-day-old baby who was abducted from her…
- April 2, 2026
Court dismisses Sowore’s suit against DSS, Meta over Facebook post
By Deborah Nnamdi A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights…
- April 2, 2026
Teen’s death triggers police crackdown on drug cartels in Delta
By Deborah Nnamdi The Delta State Police Command has intensified operations against drug cartels…
- April 2, 2026
EFCC arrests Abuja agent over alleged N288m property fraud
By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an Abuja-based house…
- April 1, 2026
Police arrest fake soldier amid ongoing crisis in Jos
By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Plateau State Police Command have arrested a man…
- April 1, 2026
NSCDC declares man wanted over kidnapping allegations
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has declared a…
- April 1, 2026
Police arrest two over kidnap, murder of 9yo in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Yahaya Zubairu, 20, and Babangida…
- April 1, 2026
Court fixes April 14 for ruling on El-Rufai’s bail application
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has fixed April 14, 2026, to…
- Mar 2026March 30, 2026
Police intercept 14yo stowaway at Lagos airport
The Airport Police Command has intercepted a 14-year-old stowaway at the Murtala Muhammed International…








