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Police in Abia State say they have arrested a 35-year-old woman seen in a viral video allegedly attempting to kill her 12-year-old niece with a kitchen knife. Authorities say the child was rescued, the weapon recovered, and the suspect will face an attempted murder charge after investigations are concluded.
Police in Cross River State have opened an investigation after Blessing Ayebe was found dead inside a church toilet facility in Calabar. Authorities say an autopsy will determine the cause of death as key questions over when and how she died remain unanswered.
Former Benue State Secretary to the Government, Prof. David Salifu, has died after sustaining gunshot wounds during an ambush along the Wukari–Joota Road. His death has deepened concern over insecurity on the volatile Benue-Taraba border corridor and left family, colleagues and associates in mourning.
A social media content creator, Osasi, has alleged that men he identified as Nigeria Police Force officers extorted N462,000 from him after a stop-and-search operation. The allegation, supported by screenshots of two bank transfers, has renewed public concern over alleged police misconduct and accountability.
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukayode says the Commission recovered N7.2 million stolen from a serving judge's bank account after fraudsters wiped out savings meant for the judge's child's education abroad. He used the incident to warn that cybercrime is hitting even senior public officials and requires a coordinated national response.
Security operatives in Cross River State say they have dismantled an alleged baby-selling syndicate that used a "fake pregnancy" scheme to deceive communities and traffic newborns. A baby reportedly sold for ₦3 million was rescued, while investigators say the case exposes a wider network exploiting women seeking children and vulnerable pregnant girls.
The Lagos State Police Command has commissioned a renovated Violent Crime Response Unit base and received five operational vehicles, 1,200 raincoats and 1,000 pairs of boots to strengthen its response to violent crime. Police authorities say the support will improve operational readiness and public safety across Lagos State.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have dismantled an alleged illegal arms manufacturing syndicate in Kebbi State, arresting two suspects and recovering five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles. The military said related intelligence-led operations in the South-East and Cross River also exposed wider arms supply networks involving security personnel and other suspects.
The Oba of Benin on Thursday directed traditional worshippers, priests, priestesses and palace physicians to invoke ancestral justice against kidnappers, violent criminals and their collaborators. The ceremony reflected growing public anxiety over insecurity in Edo State and across Nigeria, while underscoring the enduring role of traditional institutions in communal life.
Police have launched an investigation after retired broadcaster Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard were found dead at her Abeokuta residence, with her vehicle reported missing from the premises.
Delta State Commissioner of Police Yemi Oyeniyi has warned officers against misconduct and rights violations, saying impunity will no longer be tolerated in the Force. During a tour of Warri Area Command, he also sought closer collaboration with traditional rulers and residents to strengthen community policing across the state.
