Destiny James Okon, 36, was sentenced to death for armed robbery by the Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo, presided over by Justice Archibong Archibong. Okon, a native of Ikot Andem Itam in Akwa Ibom State’s Itu Local Government Area, was sentenced on Tuesday, February 22, after the Court found him guilty of robbing … Read more
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended three suspected armed robbers who robbed a provision store in Ogun state. The spokesperson of the State command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, revealed that the suspects, Anu Ibikunle 32-years, Rasheed Bisiriyu 22 years and Adebowale Dada 25 years, were apprehended when a distress call was made at … Read more
A group of armed robbers who intercepted a bus on the highway have asked passengers to remember them in prayers as their act is against their will. According to reports, five masked armed robbers attacked a bus carrying travelers from Takoradi in the Western Region to Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana around 10:30 … Read more
Suspected gun-wielding men on Thursday attacked a commercial bank in Yaba area of Ondo state. The incident left residents in the area running helter-skelter as the armed men shot sporadically. The attacked commercial bank is said to be just a few meters away from the Yaba Police Division. The hoodlums reportedly stormed the bank around … Read more
A rather funny incident has occured, after a suspect reportedly steals a police officer’s phone while being transported to the police station. The accused, identified as Godwin Emmanuel, 25, who confirmed to be a member of a five-man armed robbery gang has also confessed to have stolen a police officer’s phone from a patrol van … Read more
A 49-year-old man, Ademola Akinola has been sentenced to death by hanging for shooting his elder brother to death and absconding with his motorcycle. The convict was first arraigned in December 2020 for robbing and killing his elder brother, Tunde Akinola “That you, Akinola Ademola, on November 19, 2019, at Usin Ekiti, in the Ikole … Read more
19-year-old sentenced to life imprisonment for failed bike theft Oluwaseun Ademola, a 19-year-old young man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Ekiti State High Court over a failed robbery attempt. According to police prosecutor, Dolapo Oyewole, alleged that Ademola robbed a bike rider, Arowolo Suleiman of his Bajaj motorcycle May, 6, 2017 in … Read more
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti, has sentenced four men to death by hanging for dispossessing their victims of phones, necklace, wristwatches and other valuables at gunpoint. The defendants, who were convicted of armed robbery, are Dada Ajayi (22), Mathew Osalade (23), Adebisi Ogundare (23) and Busayo Adeniyi (23). The defendants were … Read more
A suspected Thief has been arrested by the Kebbi State Police after he fell asleep while robbing a mosque. It was gathered that the suspect, identified as Hamza Usman, a 31-year-old, was caught during the early hours of Friday, July 30, after he became tired, and decided to rest his eyes during his robbery operation. … Read more
An Ado-Ekiti High Court on Monday, sentenced two persons, Deji Owolabi (30) and Opeyemi Oluwakomolafe (22) to death by hanging for armed robbery. The duo were also sentenced to 7 years imprisonment each for conspiracy and for escaping from lawful custody at the Ado-Ekiti prison. The prosecution had earlier told the court that the duo … Read more
Daredevil armed robbers on Sunday attacked Fresh FM, a radio station owned by popular Nigerian musician Yinka Ayefele in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident was confirmed by an official of Fresh FM to newsmen. According to the official, a three-man robbery gang invaded the station during a live broadcast. Workers on duty were said to … Read more
The hotel room of Paris Saint-Germain star, Lionel Messi has been attacked by robbers, who carted away thousands of pounds and jewelry. According to The Sun, the raid happened on Wednesday at the five-star Le Royal Monceau hotel in Paris. The gang reportedly scaled the building through the roof and entered the rooms via an … Read more
The Police Command in Edo says a 65-year-old herbalist is among the 22 people arrested for armed robbery, cultism and unlawful assembly in the state.The spokesman for the command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, disclosed this while parading the suspect.He said they were arrested by a surveillance team following an investigation into cases of unlawful possession of … Read more
An Ikeja Special Offences Court has sentenced a domestic worker, identified as Genesis Ezebong, his brother, Micheal and one Ikade Moses, to life imprisonment for armed robbery in the Palm Groove area of Lagos State. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo who sentenced the trio found them guilty of the offence of conspiracy and armed robbery preferred against … Read more