Crime and Insecurity
News and analysis about crime and insecurity in Nigeria.
Edo Abduction: Gunmen demand N620 million ransom from 31 train passengers
The gunmen involved in the abduction of 31 Edo train passengers on Saturday have reportedly demanded N620 million ransom
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Edo attack update: 6 victims rescued, NRC to establish Host Community Committee
Edo State Government says it is confident that the other victims will be rescued soon.
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NRC shuts down Edo train station indefinitely after scores of passengers are kidnapped
The NRC has announced the shutdown of its Ekehen Station in Edo State till further notice following rising security challenges.
Read moreMany abducted, injured in Edo train attack
The Edo State Police Command has said scores of passengers waiting to board a train from Warri in Delta State...
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EFCC secures 3,785 conviction in 2022, a 70.5% improvement YoY
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured a total of 3785 convictions across all its Commands in 2022
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How to apply, as EFCC opens bids for forfeited properties
The EFCC has concluded plans to conduct the first sale of properties that are subject to final forfeiture orders
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Bolanle Raheem: House of Reps to investigate killing
House of Representatives has agreed to investigate the killing of Bolanle Raheem by a policeman on Christmas day
Read moreLagos State Police sympathizes with family, friends of Barrister Bolanle Raheem
The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, has expressed condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Barrister Bolanle Raheem
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Police officer shoots dead Lagos Lawyer, Bolanle Raheem on Christmas day
A policeman attached to the Ajah Police Station shot dead a female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, on Christmas day
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EFCC says it recovered N30 billion from sacked Accountant General of the Federation
The EFCC revealed that it has recovered the sum of N30 billion from the suspended Accountant General of the Federation...
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