Tag: alleged murder
Six Benue farmers docked for killing housewife, stealing husband’s motorcycle
The complainant told the police that he went to Oju town with his two children on Sept 18 and returned…
Police dock suspects over gruesome murder of Kano teacher
The prosecution alleged that the suspects conspired to abduct the victim and later carried out his gruesome murder, including removing…
Shock: Nigerian soldier kills self after killing wife
Nwakwo said remains of the soldier and his wife have been preserved, while an in-depth investigation has since commenced to…
Osun: Adeleke orders probe of alleged killings by Amotekun operatives
A group, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, had accused operatives of Amotekun Corps of killing three members of the same family and…
Court remands Lagos NURTW official ‘Shameleon’ for alleged murder
Iyeye alleged that Oladiti assaulted a tricyclist, Imam Ramon, causing injuries which later led to his death at the Lagos…
Carpenter allegedly hacks grandmother to death in Ondo
The tragic incident which occurred on Tuesday threw residents of the community into panic.
Tinubu breaks silence on murder of Arise TV anchor Maduagwu
As the outrage over the murder of the journalist mounts, the FCT Police Command it has ordered a comprehensive investigation…
Two IDPs beat 72-year-old colleague to death in Borno camp
He added that policemen at the camp rescued the victim and rushed him to the General Hospital in Ngala, where…
Six cultists arrested for killing of police constable in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa Police Commissioner said other key suspects identified to have been involved in the murder would soon be apprehended.…
Rep. Amos demands justice for murdered Kaduna youth
Amos also called on the security agencies to investigate the killing and ensure that those behind it were brought to…
Why did Inspector killed Army officer in Bauchi? Police explain
The incident happened while the soldier attempted to intercept a truck suspected to be transporting solid minerals from an illegal…
Shocking: Eze Amadi kills neigbour’s 28-year-old son, conceals body inside drum
The incident threw residents of Kajola community into mourning on Monday as the news of alleged killing of Otu by…
‘How Enugu man kidnapped, killed 5-year-old cousin in quest for N1m ransom’
The victim’s body was exhumed in the presence of medical personnel, including a doctor, who certified the child dead.
‘How Police nabbed alleged killers of Abuja radio station worker after one year’
The breakthrough in the investigation came on August 2, 2025, when the victim’s phone was tracked to one Mutari Lawal,…
Police probe killing of man found dead in pool of blood in Akwa Ibom church
The victim, his wife, and children were sleeping at a Church in Ikot Oku Usung village, when a gun shot…
Police nab seven cult gang members over killing of lawyer in Rivers
Police said the suspects also confessed to withdrawing funds from Owhor’s bank account and referenced recent cult-related violence between the…
Wicked! Anambra man Chiemerie Elobisi kills pregnant nurse, sells body parts
The police spokesperson said the parts of the murdered nurse have been recovered from the native doctor they were sold…
Kogi: Ododo orders probe of gruesome murder of journalist
Aiyepeku was allegedly killed by a prison officer in a building where his media organisation also has its office in…
Two arrested over murder, mutilation of body of 16-year-old boy in Ogun
The murdered boy who was living with his grandmother was reported missing by his father, Lawal Olumide, earlier this month
‘How Bauchi woman kidnapped newborn, killed two 7-year-old girls’
The incident, which occurred on July 22 sparked off violent protests, during which angry Muslim youths of the community reportedly…
Prison officer suspected of killing journalist found dead in Lokoja hotel
Pelumi was reported to have killed the photo journalist, a staff of Inside Story, an online medium on Tuesday night…
Adamawa: Boy arrested for allegedly killing herder grazing on his father’s farm
The 15-year-old boy, resident of Auno village, allegedly caught the deceased identified as Barau Aliyu grazing animals on his father’s…
Father kills son with homemade gun at birthday party
In addition to the two homemade guns he used to shoot his son, nine other guns were discovered in the…
Anambra: Suspected cultist arrested over murder of 2 persons, kidnapping
The suspect gave details of how his gang attacked Oko on June 19
Police speak on alleged harvesting of organ of woman found dead in Enugu hotel
Ndukwe added that evidence available to the police suggests that the woman may have been strangled
Abia varsity speaks on killing of cyclist near campus
The deceased operated a commercial motorcycle in the university town before he was brutally killed.
Just In: Court sentences Ajayi to death for killing girlfriend, Salome Adaidu
Ajayi was accused of killing and dismembering the body of Adaidu, who was said to be his girl friend
Family of murdered Kogi undergraduate seeks justice
Ope, as he was fondly called, had travelled from his Takete Ide hometown to Aiyedayo or the annual masquerade cultural…
Police recover body of girl killed, buried by boyfriend in Edo
The girl was reported missing by her mother, Mrs Ojo, at Aduwawa Police Division, on April 27, 2025.