Tag: alleged murder
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.
Rivers: Three suspects arrested over murder of DPO Bako Angbashim
Police said the suspects confessed to being members of the Iceland cult group, which has been responsible for a series…
Kano: Police arraign 29 suspected killers of DPO
A bloody protest over the death of a suspect in police custody led to the gruesome killing of the DPO…
Two arrested over murder, burning of corpse of woman in Lagos
The victim, originally from Nasarawa State, was allegedly attacked and set ablaze in a premeditated act orchestrated by her estranged…
Katsina housewife Rabi’a Labaran stabs rival to death
Their husband, Nasir Yusuf, reported the murder to the Sabon Gari Police Division On May 24, at about 11p.m.
‘How gunmen shot four family members dead in Anambra community’
The four family members were killed by the gunmen who invaded their residence while they were sleeping
Oyo man remanded for allegedly killing his father
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko A 27-year-old man identified as Musa Lamidi has been be remanded in a correctional facility for allegedly…
Father of student shot dead in Ibadan driving recklessly, endangering lives – Police
Police explain circumstances that allegedly led to the killing of a 14-year-old secondary school student, Kehinde Alade, by one of…
11 men sent to prison over murder
The eleven are: Alim Olumuyi, 51, Lateef Kareem, 60, Kazeem Adeyemo, 52, Oderinde Adedayo, 45, Idowu Oladipupo, 50, Tijani Akanmu,…
Lawyers to boycott court sittings in Anambra over murder of colleague, client
The Anambra chapter of NBA, described the mysterious attack as a “blatant assault” on the legal profession and the rule…
Lawyer, one other shot dead after court session in Anambra
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in Anambra, Ikioye Orutugu, today led a team of senior officers,…
Suspect linked to kidnapping, murder of Anambra lawmaker re-arrested
Anambra Police Command announced the re-arrest of the suspect linked to the murder of Azuka who was a lawmaker representing…
Kano 18-year-old housewife stabs husband to death
Saidat who hails from Farawa Quarters, allegedly cut off Idris's throat with a sharp knife during a violent scuffle, the…
Bamise’s murder: Justice at last as Lagos BRT driver bags death sentence
Ominikoron was arraigned for rape ad murder of a 22-year-old fashion designer, Ayanwola, who boarded his BRT bus on Feb.…
Osun Amotekun officer hacked to death while responding to distress call
The incident happened on Wednesday when Amotekun officers and members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) were responding to…
Why my statements on Super TV CEO’s murder were false – Chidinma
Ojukwu testified in her defence before Justice Yetunde Adesanya at a Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square.…
IPOB member arrested over killing of female police inspector in Anambra
The 35-year-old suspect, who hails from Osumoghu Isieke Village in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state was arrested while…
Ibadan teenager, 8 others remanded over alleged murder of 7-year-old girl
The prosecutor, Insp Olagoke Adegbenro, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on April 16, at Ikoyi-Ile, Oyo…
BREAKING: Alleged killer of Lead University female student extradited from Qatar to Nigeria
Police said investigations revealed that the suspect, Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, murdered Miss Onuwabhagbe, at his residence in Oral Estate, Ajah,…