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The traditional ruler of Ishinkwor community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, HRH Jehoshaphat Ikegwu, has been fatally shot by gunmen at his palace. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, is now under police investigation. This marks the fifth traditional ruler to be killed in the state recently.
A father is grappling with profound grief following the brutal stabbing death of his 25-year-old daughter, Entle Manzi, by her ex-boyfriend in Parow Valley, Cape Town. The accused, 24-year-old Mihlali Dlepu, appeared in Bellville Magistrate’s Court for a bail application hearing.
An aspiring musician has received a prison sentence exceeding ten years after his XL bully dog attacked and killed a 68-year-old woman. This incident occurred just days after a ban on the breed was enacted.
Authorities in Delta State have apprehended alleged members of a cult group for the murder of a man they mistakenly identified as their rival's twin brother. The police conducted an extensive investigation leading to multiple arrests.
A woman's lifeless body was found in a river within the Bukuru Low-cost area of Jos South Local Government, Plateau State. The tragic event, which occurred on March 31, 2026, has sparked shock and grief among local residents.
A 37-year-old man, Chidubem Anawonwa, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of his mother, Theresa Anawonwa, in Anambra State. The crime occurred in April 2019.
A 35-year-old man, Malime Sunday Ejor, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his partner, Moshie Lucy Igu, in Cross River State. The incident reportedly took place during a farm visit.
A 44-year-old man, Lucky Edozien, has received a death sentence from a Delta State High Court for the murder of his mother, Mrs. Janeth Odinuwe. His accomplice, 33-year-old Amaechi Enuebuka, was also sentenced to death for his involvement in the crime.
A 35-year-old man, Malime Ejor, has been taken into custody by Cross River State police for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, Moshie Igu, due to accusations of infidelity. The tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Saturday at a local farm.
A Magistrate’s Court in Akure has remanded a 21-year-old carpenter, Anthony Alabi, for allegedly murdering 58-year-old Veronica Olaseni and violating her corpse. Alabi confessed to the crime, stating he did not want her body to waste.
Mallam Mubarak Hassan, a 27-year-old Islamic cleric, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Taraba State High Court for the murder of Mustapha Ishyaku, a 16-year-old boy. The incident occurred in Mutum Biyu, Gassol Local Government Area.
A former police officer from France has been arrested in Portugal on allegations of murdering his partner and ex-girlfriend following their abductions. The suspect was captured with his two children soon after the bodies were discovered.
In a shocking incident, law enforcement in Oklahoma is investigating the alleged murder of a woman and her 17-month-old daughter, with the primary suspect being the woman's twin brother. Authorities are calling the situation 'hard to fathom' as details unfold.
Emmanuel Akpan has been sentenced to death following the murder of Febisola Adedayo, who was killed with a machete. His co-defendant was acquitted due to lack of evidence.
The Anambra State Police have apprehended Chukwudalu Ezeani on charges related to the murder of his cousin, Chinedu Ezeani, in Amichi. Initial investigations revealed that the incident took place on August 1, 2025.
