A fatal collision between an Iveco truck and a Toyota commercial bus killed one person and injured nine others on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near New Garage at 6:55 a.m. Federal Road Safety Corps officers transported eight male and one female victim to the Emergency Centre Ojota and Gbagada General Hospital for treatment. The deceased male passenger was moved to Real Divine Hospital Mortuary in Ibafo while authorities cleared traffic obstructions rapidly. Police from MTD Ojodu Abiodun Division secured both vehicles as investigations continue into the crash circumstances. Route Commander Oluwadamilola Jayeola attributed the accident to excessive speed and roadway obstacles blocking safe passage.
Lagos Sector Commander Kehinde Hamzat...
A South African court rejected Thabo Bester's attempt to prevent Netflix from releasing a documentary about his criminal history. The convicted rapist and his partner, celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana, argued the three-part series would damage their reputations. Judge Sulet Potterill dismissed their petition on Friday, stating they had failed to demonstrate genuine urgency. The streaming platform immediately released Beauty and the Bester following the court decision. Both defendants remain free to pursue defamation lawsuits after the broadcast airs.
Bester earned notoriety as the Facebook rapist after using social media to target victims before his 2012 conviction. Authorities sentenced him to life imprisonment for murdering his...
Lagos State Police detained an Inspector for allegedly defrauding a complainant of N915,000 through a rice delivery scheme that never materialized. The officer received payment in January 2024 after promising to supply 20 bags of rice, but failed to deliver the goods or return the funds. Authorities received the formal complaint on September 11, 2025, at 2:34 p.m., when the victim reported unsuccessful attempts to recover the money or merchandise. Detectives tracked the suspect to her Olusosun residence in Ojota after she disappeared following the transaction.
The arrested Inspector confessed to the crime during questioning and remains in police custody, facing disciplinary action. Officers continue investigating the case while the...
A wheelbarrow pusher murdered 62-year-old Ayinda Dauda during a robbery attack in Kurmin Gwari within Kaduna South Local Government Area on Friday afternoon. The suspect had previously helped the victim during her market visits before turning violent at 12:30 p.m. He stabbed Dauda with a knife and stole her money, mobile phone, and personal belongings before fleeing the scene. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported the crime through social media on Saturday after speaking with witnesses.
Medical staff at A.P. Smart Hospital attempted to save Dauda's life but declared her dead upon arrival. Her relatives refused to authorize a post-mortem examination and requested immediate release of the body for burial ceremonies. Police continue...
Plateau State Police Command detained eighteen individuals following the mob killing of Inspector Lasare Jeremiah in Bassa Local Government Area. The Criminal Investigation Department officer faced death while attempting to apprehend Audu Abdullahi, who had been terrorizing Nyakala community residents. Abdullahi falsely claimed the arresting officers were motorcycle thieves, prompting violent crowd action against both policemen. Community members severely beat Jeremiah and his colleague before realizing the deception. The inspector later succumbed to his injuries at a medical facility.
DSP Alabo Alfred reported that investigators made three initial arrests before suspects identified additional participants. Authorities condemned the...
Akwa Ibom State Police Command began searching for attackers who assaulted a cattle herder in Etoi village within Uyo Local Government Area. Officers recovered meat from a slaughtered cow and returned it to the rightful owner after the Thursday evening incident. Police spokesman DSP Timfon John announced that authorities received an emergency report at 5:30 pm on September 11, 2025 about a herder being held captive in nearby bush area. Responding officers found the attackers had fled the scene when police vehicles approached the location.
The suspects abandoned six sacks filled with beef before escaping on foot from the remote area. The targeted herder managed to flee with his remaining cattle during the confrontation and returned...
Armed criminals abducted Zaharaddeen Magaji from his residence in Gazara Village within Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The assault occurred on Wednesday evening at approximately 11:50 p.m. when attackers invaded the community while firing weapons indiscriminately. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported the incident through social media on Saturday. Military personnel responded rapidly and discovered physical evidence left by the perpetrators.
Forces recovered an empty ammunition magazine, one unexpended bullet, rubber footwear, and ten discharged AK-47 cartridges from the scene. Soldiers pursued the criminals and engaged them in combat exchange. The kidnappers successfully fled while retaining custody of Magaji...
Delta State Police confirmed that Taye surrendered at Ebrumede Police Division after fleeing when authorities accused him of killing and burying his daughter. The 13-year-old girl, identified as Davina, died on September 7, 2027, according to official reports. Officers had already detained his wife while investigating the case.
Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe verified the development but emphasized that investigators cannot confirm murder charges until autopsy results become available. The detained wife claims she traveled away for over one week and possessed no knowledge about the death. She maintains that Davina appeared healthy when she departed the residence.
Community sources report that Taye murdered the child after...
Authorities discovered the lifeless body of Emmanuel Kefas in the Tudiri community within the Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State. Police had previously identified Kefas as a primary suspect in the mysterious death of his girlfriend, Comfort Jimtop. Jimtop studied Mass Communication at Taraba State University, Jalingo as a first-year student. Her unexplained death generated substantial public interest throughout the state and the university campus. Village leadership reported the discovery to law enforcement officials.
Taraba State Police Command spokesman James Lashen verified the incident on Saturday morning. Investigators recovered a Tecno Android device positioned near the deceased's body. After charging the phone...
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