Crime news in nigeria 2015

Here are some notable crime news stories in Nigeria for 2015:

  1. Boko Haram Insurgency: The terrorist group continued to wreak havoc in the country, carrying out numerous attacks and kidnappings. In January 2015, Boko Haram kidnapped over 200 schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State, sparking international outrage.
  2. Abuja Bombing: On October 1, 2015, a bomb exploded at the Eagle Square in Abuja, killing at least 19 people and injuring many more. The attack was claimed by Boko Haram.
  3. Kaduna Church Bombing: On March 7, 2015, a bomb exploded at a church in Kaduna, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more.
  4. Lagos Cult Clash: In April 2015, a cult clash in Lagos left at least 10 people dead and many more injured.
  5. Kano Kidnapping: In May 2015, a group of kidnappers abducted a businessman and his wife in Kano, demanding a ransom of N50 million (approximately $130,000).
  6. Port Harcourt Oil Pipeline Sabotage: In June 2015, vandals sabotaged an oil pipeline in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, causing a massive oil spill and environmental damage.
  7. Lagos Robbery: In July 2015, a group of robbers attacked a bank in Lagos, making off with millions of naira (Nigerian currency).
  8. Benue Massacre: In August 2015, a group of herdsmen attacked a village in Benue State, killing at least 20 people and injuring many more.
  9. Abuja Kidnapping: In September 2015, a businessman was kidnapped in Abuja and held for ransom.
  10. Lagos Fake Currency Syndicate: In October 2015, a fake currency syndicate was busted in Lagos, with police arresting several suspects and seizing millions of fake naira notes.

These are just a few examples of the many crime news stories that made headlines in Nigeria in 2015. The country continues to grapple with a range of security challenges, including terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery.