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 2025April 13, 2025
NDLEA arrests Ex-Convict with Meth hidden in speakers
By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 41-year-old…
- April 12, 2025
Abba Kyari: An officer’s fall from grace to disgrace
Alhaji Abba Kyari, once celebrated as a distinguished officer in the Nigeria Police Force,…
- April 12, 2025
Abba Kyari, 4 others to face trial as no-case plea is dismissed
Photo: Disgraced maverick officer Abba Kyari By Didimoko A Didimoko A Federal High Court…
- April 10, 2025
N35bn fraud: Former FBN staff loses 7 properties to FG
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Seven Properties Linked to Former First Bank Employee The…
- April 9, 2025
Police arrest thug who assaulted female bus driver in viral video
By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Friday…
- April 7, 2025
Court jails two men for stealing chickens
By Deborah Nnamdi An Ota Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ogun State, on Monday, sentenced…
- April 7, 2025
India-bound brothers nabbed with $300,000 cocaine
Two siblings, John Abugu (43) and Kenneth Abugu (31), have been arrested by the…
- Mar 2025March 31, 2025
Three US-based Nigerians risk 60-year jail term for money laundering
By Deborah Nnamdi Three Nigerians residing in the United States—Olumidej Olorunfunmi, Samson Amos, and…
- March 30, 2025
Lagos biz man nabbed over importation of illicit drugs
By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested…
- March 28, 2025
Alleged money laundering: EFCC declares socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted
By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared businesswoman and socialite…








