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 2025February 25, 2025
18yo mother throws newborn baby from hotel window in Paris
By Deborah Nnamdi A newborn baby died in Paris Monday after his 18-year-old American…
- February 25, 2025
Wife stabs husband to death in Bauchi – Police
A 25-year-old housewife, identified as Salamatu Danjuma has been arrested by the Bauchi State…
- February 23, 2025
NDLEA nabs 24yo Thai drug courier with 46kg of loud
By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have thwarted…
- February 22, 2025
Pastor, 6 abducted as gunmen attack Delta church
Panic gripped residents of Ogwashi-Uku in the northern part of Delta State on Saturday…
- February 21, 2025
Court orders final forfeiture of Emefiele’s $4.7m, N830m, property
Emefiele in court today By Deborah Nnamdi A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos…
- February 21, 2025
Troops killed 82 terrorists, rescued 93 kidnap victims in one week – DHQ
By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters has said troops on internal security operations across…
- February 21, 2025
EFCC returns $120,548 and N70m to foreign fraud victims
By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned a total…
- February 21, 2025
EFCC arraigns lawyer for alleged N1.3bn fraud
By Deborah Nnamdi The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
- February 19, 2025
Lagos Banker bags four years in Prison for fraud
By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction…
- February 19, 2025
Shocking! Anambra lawmaker’s killers escape from police custody
By Didimoko A. Didimoko Two suspects arrested in connection with the death of Hon…








