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.
- May 2026May 31, 2026
Three FUTO students nabbed over alleged killing of 100-level student
The Imo State Police Command has arrested three students of the Federal University of…
- May 31, 2026
Bandits abduct former defence spokesman, wife in Katsina attack
Suspected armed bandits have abducted retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of…
- May 31, 2026
Nigerian-born Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in U.S.
A Nigerian-born Roman Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been convicted by a jury in…
- May 31, 2026
Police arrest two over attempted baby theft, assault in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged conspiracy, attempted child…
- May 28, 2026
Police arrest mother, daughter over alleged N18m romance scam
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) have arrested a mother…
- May 27, 2026
Police arrest 22yo man for alleged rape, blackmail of teenager
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a 22-year-old man, identified as…
- May 27, 2026
30,000 armed Fulani militants operating across Nigeria -USCIRF report
An estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria in groups ranging…
- May 27, 2026
Nigerian Air Force destroys terrorist hideouts in Borno airstrikes
The Nigerian Air Force has said its counter-terrorism operations in Borno State successfully targeted…
- May 27, 2026
N25m fraud: EFCC arraigns man for allegedly impersonating presidential aide
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a man identified as Igoin Peter…
- May 26, 2026
EFCC transfers ex-power minister to Kuje prison to begin 75-year jail term
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has transferred former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman,…







