Crime

Idah, Itobe, Ejule: Police Nab 8 Suspected Cultists, 3 ATM Card-Swap Fraudsters

October 22, 2026

Mr. Akoji Jonah Jailed Five Years for Vandalising Transformer Cables in Kogi

October 21, 2026

Alleged $2.1m Land Deal: Wike’s Son Jordan Dragged Before EFCC

October 20, 2026

Kogi Court Sentences Man to Death for Killing Friend in Hotel

October 17, 2026

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The Bureau Journal Crime delivers accurate, balanced, and investigative coverage of criminal activities, law enforcement, public safety, corruption, cybercrime, court proceedings, and security developments across Nigeria and beyond. We provide factual reporting, in-depth analysis, and timely updates that keep readers informed on issues affecting justice, safety, and society.

Crime

[Pictures] Suspected Herdsmen Kill Vigilante Member, 13 Others in Benue Attack

July 29, 2026

By Enemona Samuel Endurance A local vigilante security personnel identified as Emmanuel Uloko, popularly known as Gatuso, has been killed...

Amalokpa Development Association seeks NSCDC intervention over alleged illegal mining in Ebonyi

Crime

Alleged Illegal Mining: Group Urges NSCDC Mining Marshals to Intervene

by Aliyu Usman

By Aliyu Usman The Amalokpa Development Association (ADA), a community association in Ivon Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has...

US Department of State condemns killing of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo family members in Plateau State

Crime

U.S. State Department Condemns Killing of Rev. Dachomo’s Family Members

US Condemns Killing of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s Family Members in Plateau By Queen Madaki The United States Department of State...

Mary Habila's father files affidavit rejecting autopsy and withdrawing from investigation into her death.

Crime

Father of Late Mary Habila Rejects Autopsy, Withdraws Probe, Swears Affidavit (Photo)

By Queen Madaki The father of late Miss Mary Habila, Mr. Tanko Habila Wisdom, has formally rejected plans to conduct...

Security operatives respond after gunmen abduct students, a principal and a NECO official from Government Secondary School Olowa in Kogi State.

Crime

Terrorists Kidnap Principal, Students During NECO Exam in Dekina, Kogi State

July 15, 2026

By Enemona Samuel Endurance Terrorists have abducted four students, the principal of Government Secondary School (GSS), Olowa, and a National...

Mary Habila 26-year-old physiotherapist found dead at David Umahi residence

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Who Was Mary Habila? Everything to Know About the 26-Year-Old Physiotherapist Found Dead at David Umahi’s Residence

July 15, 2026

By Enemona Samuel Endurance The tragic death of Mary Habila, a 26-year-old Nigerian physiotherapist, has sparked nationwide attention and renewed...

Rescued Oyo schoolchildren and teachers after 56-day captivity following security operation

Crime

How Kidnapped Oyo Schoolchildren and Teachers Were Rescued (Photos, Video)

By Queen Madaki The schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have...

Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew speaking during a press conference on the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council.

Crime

Viral Video: Alleged Fake Agency DG Claims Gbajabiamila Demanded ₦12 Billion

By Queen Madaki Allegations against Gbajabiamila; A video of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, the man at the centre of the...

Police investigate alleged Hajj seat fraud in Kebbi State

Crime

Kebbi Court Discharges, Acquits Three Defendants in Criminal Conspiracy, Kidnapping Trial

by Aliyu Usman

By Aliyu Usman, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State High Court No. 6 has discharged and acquitted two defendants who were...

Crime

Kebbi Police Arrest 13 Cybercrime Suspects, Dismiss ‘Sai Mallam’ Terror Group Claims

by Abdullahi Mohammed Tukur