Crime and Insecurity
News and analysis about crime and insecurity in Nigeria.
EFCC re-strategizing to prevent ‘dollars from flowing out of Nigeria’, others – Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede disclosed that its operatives are "re-strategizing" to...
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NDLEA arrests Temo, multi-billion naira drug cartel kingpin
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully apprehended Alhaji Sulaiman Jimoh, commonly known as Temo, a notorious drug...
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INTERPOL blocks 720 bank accounts linked with online frauds in West Africa
The International Criminal Police Organization(INTERPOL) said it has blocked over 720 bank accounts linked with online financial frauds across West...
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IGP suspends e-CMR enforcement scheduled for July 29
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate suspension of the proposed enforcement of the e-CMR,...
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Vehicle owners to pay N5,375 for e-CMR as Police announce July 29 deadline
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has given vehicle owners in Nigeria until July 29 to register for the digitalized Central...
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Ford Foundation earmarks $6.5 million to help ICPC, and others prevent sexual harassment in Nigerian schools, workplace
The Ford Foundation has revealed that for 2024, it earmarked $6.5 million to enable the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other...
Read moreIGP to prosecute ex-personnel who ‘hijacked’ truck carrying 40,000 litres of petrol in Enugu
The Nigeria Police Force says it will soon prosecute three ex-personnel who allegedly hijacked a truck loaded with 40,000 litres...
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EFCC Chairman recommends blockchain, AI for tracking and recovering $88.6 billion stolen from Africa
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, has called for the use of...
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FG approves $1.442 million for arms procurement for NDLEA’s counter-narcotics operations in Nigeria
The Federal Government has approved the allocation of $1.442 million for the procurement of arms and ammunition for the National...
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu pledges to arrest Fouani brothers’ kidnappers, assures Lagosians of enhanced security
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has vowed to arrest the perpetrators behind the recent kidnapping of three Lebanese nationals, including...
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