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.
- Mar 2025March 28, 2025
N2.2bn Subsidy fraud: EFCC Re-Arraigns Ahmadu Ali’s son
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned Mamman Ali, son of former…
- March 25, 2025
Man jailed two years for cybercrime in Uyo
A Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday, March 24,…
- March 25, 2025
EFCC Arraigns Suspect Arrested With $578,000 in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on…
- March 25, 2025
Over 2,000 suspects nabbed in nationwide crackdown – Police
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police has made over 2,300 arrests in various operations…
- March 24, 2025
Four bank employees nabbed in N270m fraud and money laundering case
By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended four bank…
- March 23, 2025
Ogun Attorney General accused of frustrating ‘Killer’s’ trial for murder
Photo: IGP Egbetokun blocks Ogungbade attempt to halt ‘Killers’ trial The Nigerian Police Force…
- March 23, 2025
Indian lady nabbed with 72 parcels of heroin in chocolate wraps at Kano airport
By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted…
- March 22, 2025
EFCC to arraign suspect caught with $578,000 at Lagos airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is set to prosecute a South Africa-based…
- March 22, 2025
Custom nabs 40yr man with $193k at Abuja Airport
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has successfully intercepted $193,000…
- March 17, 2025
Alleged N12.3b fraud: Otudeko, others in settlement talks with EFCC under AGF’s supervision
The Chairman of Honeywell Group, Chief Oba Otudeko, a former Managing Director of First…








