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 12, 2026
Police arrest three over firearm, drug activities in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three suspects over alleged unlawful possession of…
- February 12, 2026
Judge withdraws from EFCC cases against ex-AGF Malami
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from two…
- February 11, 2026
Bomb scare rocks Bayelsa secretariat as police arrest 60yo suspect
Panic erupted at the Bayelsa State Civil Service Secretariat on Wednesday after a suspected…
- February 11, 2026
Nine killed, dozens injured in school shooting in Western Canada
A gunman killed nine people and injured dozens more at a secondary school and…
- February 11, 2026
Terrorists hijack four cattle-laden trailers, burn vehicles in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents have intercepted four trailers loaded with cattle and rustled over…
- February 11, 2026
Police arrest four suspected Lakurawa collaborators, seize arms, drugs in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspected collaborators of the Lakurawa terror…
- February 10, 2026
NDLEA operative killed in drug raid on Bonny Island
By Deborah Nnamdi A tragic incident occurred during a drug bust by the National…
- February 9, 2026
Edo police uncover staged kidnapping over N1.3m gambling loss
By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has uncovered a case of staged…
- February 9, 2026
EFCC arrests sales rep, POS operator over alleged N70m fund diversion
By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a sales representative…
- February 9, 2026
Police arrest man for allegedly defiling 13yo girl in Ondo
By Deborah Nnamdi The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, James…






