The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two serving police sergeants in connection with a suspected armed robbery operation, leading to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and weapons. Police sources disclosed that operatives of the command’s surveillance patrol team acted on credible intelligence to intercept a red Toyota Corolla (2010 model)…
Temitope Kolawole, a former armed robber who has repented and is now an evangelist, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI how he descended into a life of crime at a young age, spent over 25 years in prisons for targeting churches during his criminal years, before finding redemption in 2021 Can you introduce yourself? My name is Kolawole…
The Delta State Police command has arrested a 24-year-old lady, identified as Jessica Anthony, who attempted to rob her boyfriend of his gold jewelry. SP Bright Edafe, the spokesperson of the command revealed on his X handle that, that the suspect contacted armed robbers to rob her boyfriend. Jessica explained that she needed the money…
A High Court sitting in Birnin Kebbi has sentenced three men to death by hanging after finding them guilty of armed robbery and criminal conspiracy. The convicts, Abdul Mohammed, also known as Audu Dukku; Surajo Umar, also known as Liman; and Aliyu Abdullahi, were convicted on nine counts of charges following a trial that lasted…
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two persons in Ibado-Apacha, Omala Local Government Area, describing the incident as a case of armed robbery and homicide. The confirmation was made by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP William Aya, in response to enquiries about the killings by gunmen between Tuesday night and…
An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Monday, sentenced three persons to death by hanging for armed robbery. The convicts — Shadrack Apos (30), Lucky Akpos (33) and Adunola Precious (24) were tried and sentenced for robbing an 87-year-old woman of N186,000 and a wrist watch. They were arraigned and tried on a…
Suspected gunmen struck on Monday morning along Awosika Avenue in the Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State, dispossessing a bank depositor of a substantial amount of money and injuring a police officer who attempted to stop their operation. According to reports, the victim, who was conveying cash from a popular frozen fish depot to a…
An Ibadan-based journalist, Ojo Peter, has been confirmed dead after being shot by suspected armed robbers along the Molete–Oke Ado axis of Ibadan. The incident, which occurred on August 18, 2025, was initially thought to be health-related until his younger brother, Enahoro Peter, clarified that Ojo was attacked for the cross bag he carried. According…
The Kano State Police Command has launched an investigation into a home invasion and gang assault in Tatsan Yamma Village, Tsanyawa Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred around 6:00 am on Friday, involved five suspected robbers who stormed the residence of Muttaqa Malam, 50, and forcibly gained entry. The assailants reportedly broke into the…
