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Metro • May 15, 2026
Police arrest, dismisses 8 corrupt officers for kidnapping, armed robbery, extortion
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested, dismissed and handed 8 of its officers involved in kidnapping, armed robbery and forceful extortion of monies from innocent members of the public, for prosecution.
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Metro • May 14, 2026
AIG Akpanudom bans POS operators from FCID Annex premises
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police AIG Simeon Akpanudom in charge of Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, has banned all Point of Sale-POS operations within its premises and the immediate vicinity, citing security risks and the potential for corrupt practices.
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Metro • May 13, 2026
NDLEA seizes N10.4 billion worth of canadian loud at Lagos port
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency-NDLEA has foiled an attempt to ship high-potency drug into Nigeria, intercepts a massive consignment of canadian loud, a potent synthetic cannabis strain drug, valued at over N10.4 billion at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos.
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Metro • May 13, 2026
N33.8 billion fraud: Court jails ex-power minister Saleh Mamman 75 Years
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced the former minister of power, Mr. Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison for his role in a N33.8 billion money laundering scheme.
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Metro • May 13, 2026
NBA, pledge stronger ties with the Police to protect Human Rights, improve justice delivery
The Nigerian Bar Association-NBA, Lagos Branch, has called for a more structured and collaborative relationship with the Force Criminal Investigation Department-FCID Annex in Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, to strengthen the rule of law and protect citizens’ rights.
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Metro • May 13, 2026
Police, Army pledge stronger ties as AIG Akpanudom attends NAWC workshop in Lagos
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department FCID Annex, Lagos, AIG Simeon U. Akpanudom, has reiterated the need for stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the military to tackle emerging security threats.
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Metro • May 12, 2026
Court jails woman 7 years, N4m fine, for human trafficking in Lagos
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced a 26 years old woman, identified as Bose Jimoh, to seven years imprisonment and imposed a total fine of N4 million for offences related to human trafficking and organizing foreign travels linked to prostitution.
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Metro • May 11, 2026
NDLEA Uncovers N5.8billion drug stashed in Lekki mansion
**Dismantle Skuchies Factory in Lagos **Nabs 3 Persons with Disability for Drug Trafficking in Anambra, Kwara States
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Metro • May 11, 2026
UNIBEN Anti-Cult Chairman Resigns, Accuses VC of Threats and Evidence Suppression After Student's Death
The chairman of the University of Benin's anti-cultism committee, Egbenusi Osazee David, has resigned, accusing the Vice Chancellor of threatening him and attempting to suppress evidence following the fatal shooting of a part-time student on Sunday.
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Metro • May 11, 2026
Tragedy as UNIBEN part-time student is shot dead at school gate
A part-time student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) was shot dead on Sunday evening around 5:00pm at the main entrance of the Ugbowo campus in an incident suspected to be linked to cult activities.
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Metro • May 10, 2026
Teen trafficked to Ivory Coast for Prostitution loses womb
A 19-year-old girl from Udu local government area of Delta State, identified as Ejiro, has allegedly lost her womb after being trafficked to Ivory Coast under the guise of securing a job abroad, in a shocking case of human trafficking and forced prostitution.
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Metro • May 10, 2026
Custom hands over stolen luxury vehicles to Canada in major recovery operation
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally handed over a collection of stolen exotic vehicles to the Canadian government, marking a significant victory in an international crackdown on auto theft syndicates.
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