CRIME

Mar

2026

Shock in Abia: Serving Nigerian Soldier Confesses to N4.9m Axe Robbery, Names Accomplice

CRIME, SECURITY#ArmyDiscipline, #BreakingNewsNigeria #SecurityConcerns, #MilitaryScandal, #NigerianSoldierInvolvedinArmedRobbery, #Ohafia, #SaharaReporters #CrimeInNigeria

Shock in Abia: Serving Nigerian Soldier Confesses to N4.9m Axe Robbery, Names Accomplice "A Nigerian Army soldier, “Lance Corporal Chukwu Ebuka,” allegedly confessed to an armed robbery in Abia State involving ₦4.9 million. He admitted using axes and handcuffs, named an accomplice, and described his actions as “illegal,” raising concerns about military discipline." "A disturbing incident in Abia State has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about discipline within Nigeria’s military, after a serving soldier was caught and allegedly confessed to a violent robbery involving nearly ₦5 million." A serving soldier of the Nigerian Army, identified as “Lance Corporal Chukwu Ebuka,”…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

School Horror: Teacher Accused of Repeatedly Assaulting 10-Year-Old Student

CRIME, FOREIGN NEWS#ChildAbuseAwareness, #ChildProtection, #CrimeNews, #EducationCrisis, #JusticeSystem, #SchoolSafety, #TeacherAccusedofChildAbuse, #USNews

School Horror: Teacher Accused of Repeatedly Assaulting 10-Year-Old Student "A U.S.-based special education teacher has been charged with child rape and molestation after allegedly abusing a 10-year-old student multiple times in a Washington classroom. Authorities say the suspect has been arrested, pleaded not guilty, and is awaiting trial." "A disturbing case has emerged from a U.S. elementary school, where a special education teacher is facing serious criminal charges over alleged repeated sexual abuse of a young student. The shocking allegations, which reportedly occurred within the confines of a classroom, have triggered outrage and renewed concerns about child safety in schools."…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

“Horror in Minna: ‘Blind’ 59-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Abuse of 10-Year-Old Wife’s Niece

CRIME#ChildProtection, #GBVAwareness, #JusticeForChildren, #MinnaCrime, #NigeriaCrime, #PoliceInvestigation, #ProtectTheVulnerable, #StopAbuse

“Horror in Minna: ‘Blind’ 59-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Abuse of 10-Year-Old Wife's Niece "A 59-year-old man in Minna, Niger State, identified as Julius Nyikwa, has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly assaulting a 10-year-old girl living in the same compound. The suspect, said to be blind and related to the victim by family ties, was apprehended after the girl’s grandmother raised an alarm. Police have transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department and confirmed that the suspect will be charged to court." "A quiet family compound in Minna has been thrown into shock and outrage after a disturbing…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

He Planned Her Death For Weeks”: Husband Jailed 26 Years for Killing, Burying Estranged Wife

CRIME, FOREIGN NEWS#AlirezaAskariCase, #CourtVerdict, #DomesticViolence, #MurderCase, #PariaVeisiMurder #UKDomesticViolenceCrime, #TrueCrime, #ViolenceAgainstWomen

He Planned Her Death For Weeks”: Husband Jailed 26 Years for Killing, Burying Estranged Wife "A UK court sentenced Alireza Askari to life imprisonment with a minimum of 26 years for the premeditated murder of his estranged wife, Paria Veisi, whose body he buried in their Cardiff garden after attempting to cover up the crime." "A UK court sentenced Alireza Askari to life imprisonment with a minimum of 26 years for the premeditated murder of his estranged wife, Paria Veisi, whose body he buried in their Cardiff garden after attempting to cover up the crime." A chilling case of betrayal,…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

GPS Data on Husband’s Phone Leads Detectives to Dismembered Wife’s Remains Near JFK Airport

CRIME, FOREIGN NEWS#JFKAirportMurderInvestigation, #JusticeForSalisha, #Life360GPSEvidenceMurder, #NewYorkCrime #MurderInvestigation, #QueensCrime, #RupchandSimbooArrest, #SalishaAliMurderCase

GPS Data on Husband’s Phone Leads Detectives to Dismembered Wife’s Remains Near JFK Airport Detectives investigating the death of 33-year-old Salisha Ali say GPS coordinates retrieved from the Life360 tracking app on the phone of her husband, 74-year-old Rupchand Simboo, led authorities to additional human remains under New York City’s North Channel Bridge. Prosecutors allege Simboo killed his wife and attempted to conceal the crime by discarding her body parts in different locations near JFK Airport. Detectives investigating the death of 33-year-old Salisha Ali say GPS coordinates retrieved from the Life360 tracking app on the phone of her husband, 74-year-old…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

After Family Holds Funeral for Abducted NYSC Member— Kidnappers Send shocking Voice Note

CRIME, SECURITY#AbbaNYSC, #BanditryNigeria, #KidnappingInNigeria, #NYSC, #NYSCAbduction, #RamadanKidnapStory, #RansomCrisis, #ZamfaraKidnapping

After Family Holds Funeral for Abducted NYSC Member— Kidnappers Send shocking Voice Note "A kidnapped NYSC corps member, Abba, believed dead after his family conducted Islamic funeral prayers due to prolonged silence from kidnappers, has reportedly appeared alive in a video released by his captors. The kidnappers had earlier collected a ₦10 million ransom but allegedly refused to release him, later sending a voice note and demanding additional items including motorcycles." "In a shocking twist that has stunned many Nigerians, the family of an abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abba, reportedly held funeral prayers for him after losing…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

Gun Battle in Enugu Forest: Security Forces Rescue 12 Kidnap Victims, Recover AK-47 Rifles

CRIME, SECURITY#AntiKidnapping, #KidnappingInNigeria #EnuguForestRaid #IgboEzeNorth #NigeriaPolice #ForestGuard, #NigeriaAnti-kidnappingOperations, #SecurityOperation

Gun Battle in Enugu Forest: Security Forces Rescue 12 Kidnap Victims, Recover AK-47 Rifles "Security operatives in Enugu State have rescued 12 kidnapped victims after a coordinated raid on a suspected kidnapper hideout in the Effeche Eja/Ojugo forest corridor in Igbo-Eze North LGA. The joint operation by the Enugu State Forest Guard, police special intervention squad and other agencies also led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles and the arrest of three suspected kidnappers." "Fear and anxiety that had gripped several families in Enugu State turned to relief after security forces stormed a notorious forest hideout and freed twelve…

Feb

2026

By Famous Reporters

Anambra Govt Demolishes ‘Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki’ Shrine After Court Jails Native Doctor 11 Months

CRIME

Anambra Govt Demolishes ‘Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki’ Shrine After Court Jails Native Doctor 11 Months "The Anambra State Government on Friday demolished the Oba shrine of controversial celebrity native doctor, “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki,” just hours after a High Court in Awka sentenced him to 11 months imprisonment over ritual-related offences. The dramatic enforcement action underscores Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s intensified crackdown on practices allegedly linked to insecurity in the state." A High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State capital, has sentenced popular native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, widely known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki,” to 11 months imprisonment over offences connected…

Feb

2026

By Famous Reporters

15-Year-Old Boy Killed as Suspected Gunmen Attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra

CRIME, SECURITY#AnambraAttack #IPOB, #AnambraNews, #EasternSecurityNetwork, #ESN, #GunmenAttack, #NigeriaSecurity, #OgbakobaMarket

15-Year-Old Boy Killed as Suspected Gunmen Attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra Panic and chaos erupted at Ogbakoba Market in Anambra State on Friday afternoon when suspected gun men allegedly opened fire on traders and residents, leaving a 15-year-old boy dead and several others scrambling for safety. Call A 15-year-old boy has been killed following an armed attack at Ogbakoba Market Arena in Anambra State, in an incident authorities have linked to suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the development on…

Feb

2026

By Famous Reporters

Apprentice Kills Master Over N5m Savings Dispute at Onitsha Ogbo-Ogwu Market

CRIME#AnambraCrime, #ChiemerieAnieke, #IgbaBoi, #IgboApprenticeship, #NigeriaCrimeNews #BridgeHeadOnitsha, #OgboOgwuMarket, #WAEC

Apprentice Kills Master Over N5m Savings Dispute at Onitsha Ogbo-Ogwu Market "Shock and disbelief have gripped residents of Onitsha after a 21-year-old apprentice allegedly killed his master over a disputed N5 million savings meant to start his own business, exposing tensions within the Igbo apprenticeship system." A 21-year-old apprentice, Chiemerie Anieke, has confessed to killing his master, Ikechukwu Nwite, popularly known as “Turn-By-Turn,” at the Ogbo-Ogwu drug market in Bridge Head, Onitsha, following a dispute over N5 million he allegedly saved to establish his own business.According to reports, the suspect admitted to the crime while in police custody, stating that…