Crimes

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Nigerian troops have uncovered and dismantled 16 illegal oil refineries in the Niger Delta region. The operation, which was carried out over the past week, also resulted in the arrest of several suspects. According to Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, the troops discovered …

In a renewed effort to tackle crime and ensure peace in Rivers State, the Sole Administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has directed all paramilitary agencies to step up their patrols and strengthen collaboration with other security bodies. Speaking on Friday at the Government House in Port …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Aisha Achimugu, a prominent socialite and businesswoman, wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. According to the EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, Achimugu failed to honor the commission’s summons, claiming she had traveled out of Nigeria. The 51-year-old …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel A horrific incident of mob justice has shaken the community of Uromi in Edo State, Nigeria, after a group of hunters were brutally murdered by a mob who mistakenly identified them as kidnappers. The victims, who were traveling for Sallah celebrations, were intercepted by a local security …