Tag: alleged murder
Anambra tricyclist bags death sentence for murder
The prosecution told the court that on Nov. 17, 2019, Ezike and two accomplices, who are at large, operated a…
Edo: Man lynched after killing father over failure to provide food
The sources added that a neighbour who attempted to rescue the deceased also received matchet cuts and is currently receiving…
Two Kano men to die by hanging for killing their friend
The convicts caused the death of Umar-Mahmud, by stabbing him in the chest with a knife after a misunderstanding over…
Abuja mother of two jailed 20 years for stabbing boyfriend to death
The prosecution counsel told the court that Adewumi engaged in a physical fight with the deceased, Oliseh and stabbed him…
Osun court sentences man to death for murder
The court sentenced the convict to 14 years’ imprisonment for attempted rape (Count I), two years’ imprisonment for indecent assault…
Outrage as Liberian boy kills father on cocoa farm
Ellen Joseph, daughter of the deceased, has posted a deeply emotional message on her Facebook page, where she accused her…
Police confirm killing in Osun community
Ojelabi said the incident was reported at the Ikire Divisional Police Headquarters on Saturday morning.
Anambra man Ifeanyi Anizoba to die by hanging for pushing father to death
The prosecution had in its submission alleged that the defendant pushed his father during an altercation, causing him to hit…
34-year-old man remanded in court over alleged murder of cousin in Ebonyi
An Abakaliki Magistrates’ Court in Ebonyi on Thursday remanded a 34-year-old man, Chidiebere Okoro, at a correctional centre over the…
Man arrested for killing father with pestle in Kebbi
The suspect and the deceased were reportedly working together when a disagreement arose between them, which escalated into a physical…
Police retrieve burnt corpses of traditional ruler, 5 others killed in Imo
Okoye said the CP had ordered deployment of tactical units with available operational assets to go all out, in synergy…
Ebonyi father cries out over murdered daughter
“Caroline Ndidiamaka is my only daughter and before the incident, she was about to sit for her Senior Secondary School…
Wife, assisted by 2 teenagers allegedly pounds husband to death in Ogun
The Ogun Police Command spokesperson said preliminary examination of the body revealed a severe injury to the victim’s head.
Passenger kills motorcyclist while attempting to snatch motorcycle in Ogun
Ogun Police spokesperson said the attempt to snatch the motorcycle resulted in a violent struggle with the suspect using a…
Ogun man Abubakar Musa kills two, critically injures 3 in stabbing rampage
The suspect had attempted to run away after the multiple stabbing but was caught and he is now in police…
Kano man Umar Auwalu pleads guilty to killing housewife, 6 children
Auwalu, a nephew to the deceased pleaded guilty to the charge but denied throwing the children into the well, while…
Police react as gunmen kill man, abduct wife in Kebbi
Usman noted that a police checkpoint situated close to the scene could have been alerted earlier for a rapid response…
Four police officers accused of killing traders in Lagos market remanded
Ologun alleged the defendants and others still at large conspired and shot several traders dead with AK-47 rifles.
Anambra vigilance operative to die by hanging for killing phone repairer
Although the convict maintained his innocence and denied responsibility for Ugbo’s death, the court held that he failed to prove…
Oyo man kills elder brother for ‘shooting him in his dream’
"Acting on this claim, the suspect allegedly approached the deceased where he was seated, picked up a heavy rock, struck…
Two Kano men to die by hanging for killing newly wedded groom
On Oct. 20, 2025, a Kano State High Court sentenced the same convicts to death by hanging for stabbing a…
Benue mother docked for killing her one-month-old son
The mother allegedly strangled her one-month-old baby to death in the house of one of her friends, Ashiekaa Shieminenge.
Five arrested for torturing alleged rapist to death in Bayelsa
Bayelsa Commissioner of Police warned members of the public against self-help or jungle justice in reaction to the incident
Five in police custody over murder of 57-yrs-old farmer in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke Five suspects have been arrested by operatives of Edo State Police Command over the alleged murder of…
Man kills wife, two children, commits suicide
Investigators said the father, a 52-year-old German national, owned several firearms which were all licensed and was used to kill…
He was abducted by masked men – Police speak on murder of Ondo traditional ruler
Police said additional security personnel and operational assets, including the Command’s Tactical Teams, have been deployed to Agamo community with…
Four vigilante operatives arrested for kidnapping, murder in Niger
The principal suspect, Danbaba, was arrested on Feb. 15 and led operatives to the scene where the victim was killed…
Policeman detained for shooting motorcyclist dead in Ebonyi
The Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal…
Boyfriend on the run as police probe sudden death of Abuja lady
Peter said the caller to him that his sister was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital, where she was confirmed dead…
Employer, one other arrested for beating labourer to death in Oyo
Police said one of the suspects, Giwa was the employer of Koni. He said a dispute arose between him and…