Tag: alleged murder
Kebbi husband arrested over alleged murder of wife
"The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Umar Mohammed-Hadejia, has directed that the case to be transferred to the…
Lawyer seeks justice for 13-year-old boy ‘shot dead’ by soldier
The lawyer further revealed that the family had reported the case to the Nigerian Army Cantonment 6 Battalion Wellington Basi…
Lagos man force-fed wife’s lover poison, cuts body into pieces for disposal
The defendants were charged on three-counts, bordering on alleged murder of Bello, a 45-year-old man that they kidnapped and held…
Fintiri pardons Adamawa farmer on death row for killing herder in ‘self-defence’
Jackson had killed Bawura in Kodomti Village of Numan LGA of Adamawa State after he disarmed him. He claimed that…
Ex-Army Sergeant bags death sentence for killing UNIJOS student
The Chief Judge said decision followed a detailed review of evidence presented by the prosecution, witnesses’ testimonies, and the court’s…
Enugu man kills cousin four days after she accused him of sexual abuse
Loveth had alleged that she had been living with the suspect since 2019, at age 13, after the death of…
Kano man to die by hanging for killing neighbour with screwdriver
During the trial, the prosecution Counsel, Lamido Abba-Sorondinki, told the court that Alkasim committed the offence on Jan.19, 2024 at…
Ebonyi man stabbed to death over N1000 demand for cleaning festival’s costume
The spokesperson for the Ebonyi Police Command, SP Joshua Ukandu confirmed the incident. He said the incident occurred in the…
“She was found tightly bound,” Family raises alarm over murder of retired judge in Delta
Delta Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident.
Five Ibadan men to die by hanging for killing taxi driver
The State Counsel led by Mrs K. K. Oloso, earlier told the court the convicts and others at large, on…
Man arrested with wife’s corpse in Ogun
The police also stated that they found the corpse of a woman in a sack, tied to the back of…
Adamawa man Jeriel Peter, 70, stabs 67-year-old wife to death
According to police, during the altercation, Peter reportedly attacked and stabbed the victim multiple times all over her body with…
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…