An evil killer murdered her disabled mother-in-law by setting fire to her bed while she slept in a bid to get her hands on the inheritance cash after draining her bank account. Frail Elizabeth Vamplew, 77, died from burns and…
Court remands man for allegedly stabbing woman to death
Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Benin High Court on Monday ordered the remand of 36-year-old Philip Ayo for allegedly stabbing one Patience Aiyanyor to death. The Police Prosecutor, Mr Emmanuel Ekibade, had earlier brought before the court a motion exparte seeking…
Surfers found dead in Mexico well were shot in head
Three tourists found dead in Mexico were shot in the head and their bodies dumped in a well, authorities have confirmed. Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, 30 and 33, and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad, 30, disappeared on…
Okada riders arraigned for assaulting cop, Hoodlums invade Lagos community and more
What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. 5 Okada riders accused of beating policemen land in court (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command…
Man stabs wife to death in Ado-Ekiti over alleged infidelity
Police in Ekiti have started investigating the stabbing to death of a woman by her husband at Ado-Ekiti over charges of infidelity. Police spokesman in the state, DSP Sunday Abutu, confirmed on Sunday at Ado-Ekiti that the murder took place…
Police, Army investigate Abia hotel manager’s alleged killing by military personnel
The Police Command in Abia said on Monday it had begun a discreet investigation into the alleged murder of the manager of Royal Damgrete Hotel, Umuahia, Mr James Etubi, by suspected military personnel. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen…
Court discharges man in case against housewife who stabbed domestic worker
A Kano State High Court on Monday, discharged Nasidi Muhammad, charged with giving false information with intention to screen Hafsat Suraj, 24, who allegedly stabbed her domestic staff Nafiu Hafizu, 38 to death. Nasidi, is charged alongside Suraj’s husband, Dayyabu…
Man remanded over alleged murder, cultism
An Abakaliki Magistrate Court 1 in Ebonyi, on Monday remanded a 35-year old man, Chinedu Oduburu, in a correctional centre over alleged murder and cultism. Oduburu, whose address was not given, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, cultism and…