Crime Diary

MIDDLE EAST — (NPA) March 16, 2026 — The United Arab Emirates military on Monday intercepted another barrage of Iranian missiles and drones. According to a statement released by the …

MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA — (NPA) March 16, 2026 — Police in Nigeria’s northeastern state of Borno have foiled coordinated attacks in the Kofa axis of Maiduguri and Damboa Local Government Area …

AKURE, NIGERIA — (NPA) March 16, 2026 — In a dramatic security operation, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed the arrest of four suspected bandits at Akure …

LAGOS, NIGERIA — (NPA) March 16, 2026 — The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected logistics suppliers linked to a kidnapping syndicate terrorising the Ilu-Abo community and its …

ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 15, 2026 — The Nigerian Army, Operation Udo Ka, and 82 Division have invited media organisations and civil society groups to a verification tour of …

INTERNATIONAL — (NPA) March 15 — The United Arab Emirates authorities announced that its air defence system intercepted four ballistic missiles and six drones launched from Iran on March 15, …

ABUJA, NIGERIA — (NPA) March 15 — Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 74-year-old grandfather, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport …

NAIROBI— (KNA-Peter Gitonga) March 15 — The Kenyan Government has issued a two-week ultimatum to persons in illegal possession of firearms to surrender them. Speaking on Friday during the 5th …

LAGOS, NIGERIA — (NPA) March 15 — Residents of Owode-Ibeshe community in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State have been left in shock after the body of a young …