“It is not true, please cross -check again”. This were the exact words of Salami Jinad(not real names), as a cashier in one of the first generation banks returned his N500,000,000 cheque back to him, saying there was no money in the account. Quickly, he put a call across to owner of the account (names withheld) to inform him of the development.

The promise by Governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo State, to pay N1 million to any person that gives credible information to the security agents thatwould lead to the arrest of any armed robber or kidnapper seem to be yielding positive results. In fact, since he made the promise, the tide completely changed against criminals.

In fact, the policemen were not envisaging any immediate problem but they were however, very conscious of the fact that surprises might spring up from any corner. Hence, they were not only at alert but poised to respond to any eventuality.

Emotions ran high yesterday at the Lagos State Police headquarters, Ikeja, after a 46 -year-old man gave a startling confession of how he masterminded the killing of his United States based mother last December, in their Isolo abode.

The battle line has been drawn between operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA,) and drug cartels who have been using Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos and the Tin Can Island, Apapa, to massively import their illicit drugs into Nigeria. To this end, NDLEA has vowed to cripple their nefarious activities.

When Joseph Ajayi was arrested for breaking into someone’s apartment and making away with cash and valuables, he passion-ately pleaded to be let off the hook and at the same time swore never to indulge in such nefarious act again in his entire life. He was however, charged to court from where he was sent to jail for six months.

An amazing drama unfolded itself last Wednesday at Lafenwa Police division in Ogun State, after a robbery suspect suddenly pulled out a pistol from his waist and opened fire, in his bid to avoid arrest. The fearful development, saw most people at the station taking to their heels. Unfortunately, a man was hit by a stray bullet.

A look at this lady will never give her away for a man. From her breast and well shaped figure, to her steps , she looks every inch like a lady. But the bubble burst after she was discovered to be a man.

The entire Iwajuwa street in Gowon Estate area of Lagos was yesterday thrown into disarray following the discovery of a lady right on top of the roof of a three storey- building on number 4.

Information and Communication Technologies, ICT have been described as the best way to tackle the new wave of crimes such as bombing in the country.

FOR 17 personnel of the Nigerian Navy, surviving the tempestuous 2010 was something they thought called for celebration as the year gave way to 2011. Unfortunately their joy was rudely cut short three days into the new-year by a fire that completely razed their accommodation. It was a day they may never forget in a hurry.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 59-year-old man with substance suspected to be cocaine, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. The suspect identified as Omoyele Olusola Williams, who was heading for London, was said to have tested positive when screened by officials of the agency.

The sporadic sound of gun shots from robbers jolted residents of Leslie road, Ilaro in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State recently, as most of them scampered in different directions for safety, to avoid being hit by stray bullets.

Evangelist Timothy Gabriel, a self acclaimed servant of God, is well known around Oke-Afa and Jakande estate in Isolo area of Lagos. Reason being because whatever he prophecy comes to pass. It was therefore, not surprising that his Ronik abode in Ejigbo area of the state was usually a beehive of activities; especially for those who are spiritually challenged.

THE sudden disappearance of a 21-year-old boy whose names were given as Friday Isaiah has continued to generate tension in his family with the his mother, Mrs Enoh John Isaiah pointing accusing fingers at the man whose custody Friday was until he was declared missing.