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.
- Feb 2026February 16, 2026
Dadiyata: DSS says El-Rufai, sons have questions to answer
More Trouble for El-Rufai The Department of State Services (DSS) has seized the passport…
- February 15, 2026
NDLEA arrest China-based Bizman, two Angolans for ingesting 236 cocaine pellets
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a China-based Nigerian businessman, Ibeanu…
- February 15, 2026
EFCC nabs Lagos bizman over fake N67m land, property deals
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a Lagos businessman,…
- February 15, 2026
Police bust kidnap, job-scam syndicate in Cross River, rescue 100 victims
The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 6 Headquarters in Calabar, has dismantled a major kidnapping,…
- February 14, 2026
Five abducted by suspected boko haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno community
The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of five persons by suspected…
- February 13, 2026
Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, recover firearms in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers in Ayede Community, Akure…
- February 13, 2026
Police arrest two over alleged human trafficking in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with alleged human…
- February 12, 2026
Illegal miners kill NSCDC officer, burn patrol vehicle in Niger
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has condemned a deadly attack by suspected…
- February 12, 2026
Court sentences four to death for killing Rivers’ DPO
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced four…
- February 12, 2026
Police arrest two for allegedly luring, robbing women in Rivers’ hotels
By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of…







