Crime

UN Rights Office launches US$500m appeal to reinvigorate global…

By Edwin Nwachukwu Geneva, Jan. 30, 2025 – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has launched a US$500 million funding appeal for 2025, to address global human rights needs. “From Gaza to...

Secure release of abducted lawmaker: LP reps charges Soludo

The Labour Party (LP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged Gov. Chukwuma Soludo, to ensure the...

Community wants thorough investigation over alleged kidnapper’s arrest

Some community leaders in Ezinano community, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra, have expressed concern over the arrest...

20-year-old man docked over alleged illegal possession of firearm

A 20-year-old man, Chukwuezugo Igweobi, was on Tuesday arraigned before an Amawbia Chief Magistrate’s Court over illegal possession...

Enugu to prosecute man who cut off wife’s wrist

The Enugu State Government has promised to prosecute one Sunday Onyeahanachi Echegi for allegedly cutting off his wife's hand...
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Unknown Gunmen Kill Inspector Inside Tricycle In Lagos

The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the killing of an Inspector by gunmen on Wednesday in Coker Aguda area of Lagos.

Police confirm arrest of security guard over housemaid’s death

Following the alleged murder of a 26-year-old housemaid, Miss Tereza Ekibi, the police command in Lagos State has confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old security guard, Barnabas Job.

Journalists, security experts urge acting I-G to end violent crimes

The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) and some security experts have called on the Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G),  Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to end all forms of violent crimes in Nigeria.

DRC to have record of grave violations against children

UNICEF says the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is on track to have record levels of verified grave violations against children for a third consecutive year in 2023.

Escalating violence threatens millions in Haiti – Rights Watch

New York, Jan. 25, 2024 – Haitians urgently need a rights-based international response amid a surge in killings and kidnappings, rampant sexual violence, and...

Insecurity can only be addressed by state policing – Sani

The Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has said that the menace of insecurity plaguing a large portion of the North can be put to...
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