Tag: alleged murder
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…
Lawyer arrested over killing at masquerade display in Rivers
The incident occurred on Jan. 19 during a masquerade display by youths along Sambo Street, Omoku, Rivers Police Command's spokesperson,…
Bus driver beats 32-year-old girlfriend to death in Edo
Police said after dumping the lifeless body of the deceased by the riverside, the suspect called her family and told…
Jealous Edo bus driver kills lover, dumps body inside river
Igerevba, according to the police spokesperson, accused the deceased of cheating on him because he had not been able to…
Police nab 3 suspects over alleged murder of woman, 8 others in Kano
The incident occurred at Dorayi Chiranchi quarters and Tudun Yola of Gwale Local Government Area (LGA) of the state...
Family, female attorneys demand thorough probe of murder of Abuja lawyer
Police said further investigations revealed that on Jan. 5, at about 5:50 pm, Chigbo unknowingly boarded their black Volkswagen Golf…