True Crime with Reni

A town built on trust. A leader who controlled truth and a tragedy that the world will never forget.

He didn’t just run the drug trade, he ran the entire country. Built his own prison. Bombed a plane. Ordered hits on politicians. And he still had people crying at his funeral.

‼️Quick correction fam 🙏🏽 The ₦100 note was actually introduced in December 1999 under President Obasanjo — not the era I mentioned in the video. Thanks to everyone who spotted that! 💚🇳🇬 Happy Independence Day 🎉‼️ 🇳🇬 Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! In 65 years, we’ve had 17 different leaders — from Queen Elizabeth to Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Military rulers, elected presidents, interim governments…...

41 bullets. 19 hit him. Amadou Diallo was unarmed, all he had was his wallet. And decades later, the story hasn’t changed. From Diallo to George Floyd to Breonna Taylor to Sonya Massey… how many more names will we have to say before anything changes?

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. 100% Nigerian. 100% articulate. 100% unapologetically HER. She’s the author who gave us Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun, Americanah, and essays that shook the world like We Should All Be Feminists. Love her or hate her, you have to be proud of Chimamanda.

In May 2013, British soldier Lee Rigby was murdered in broad daylight on the streets of London. The attackers claimed it was revenge, but the crime shocked the entire world. This is the story of the Woolwich attack, the killers, and the aftermath.

From Madam Koi Koi in school corridors, to the ghost of Ara Nwanyi Asaba, the cursed Goonu Banana house, and the mysterious village of Araromi Oke that vanished overnight… these are 4 Nigerian folktales that refuse to die.

On September 26, 1992 a Nigerian Air Force C130 Hercules NAF 911 went down just minutes after takeoff in Lagos. All 159 people on board including some of the nation’s finest military officers and foreign allies were lost. It remains one of the deadliest military air disasters in Nigeria’s history. This is their story.

On August 6, 2017, St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Anambra State, was turned into a crime scene. Gunmen stormed a Sunday Mass looking for one man, but when they didn’t find him, they opened fire on innocent worshippers. At least 13 people lost their lives, and years later… no one has been convicted. This is the chilling story of the Ozubulu massacre … a tragedy allegedly born from a feud...

He was once called Mr Integrity. The man who helped bring down Patricia Etteh in 2007. But years later, Nigerians watched him caught on tape… stuffing bribe money into his cap. This is the story of Farouk Lawan’s rise… and his epic fall.

She grew up tracking antelopes in Sambisa. When Boko Haram came, she used those same skills to track insurgents. Aisha Bakari Gombi, known as the Queen Hunter, risked her life to rescue women, children, and entire communities. From the bush to the battlefield, her story is one of courage, sacrifice, and resilience.

In 1994, Rwanda lost nearly a million people in just 100 days. Neighbors turned on neighbors, churches became graves, and the world stood by. This is the story of the Rwandan Genocide — how it happened, why the world failed, and what we must never forget. #NeverAgain

He was called Nigeria's Super Cop. Praised, promoted... and feared. But behind the medals and media spotlight was a darker side. Drug trafficking. Hushpuppi. Arrest. Is Abba Kyari a fallen hero or was he never one to begin with? Watch the full breakdown now. Music: purple planet & pixarbay #TrueCrimeWithReni #AbbaKyari #NigerianCrime #SuperCopOrSuperVillain #Hushpuppi #CrimeStory #Corruption

Most people fear HIV. But there’s a rare subculture of men who chased it—on purpose. In 2003, Rolling Stone claimed it was widespread, but the story was exaggerated. Still, bug chasers do exist. A disturbing mix of fetish, fear, and belonging.

Obafemi Awolowo gave a whole generation free schools, free healthcare, Cocoa House, Liberty Stadium, and even Africa’s first TV station. People still call it his golden era. His role in the Civil War, especially the food blockade, remains debated. Hero with scars but still one of Nigeria’s most influential leaders.

She was young, beautiful, and full of life. He was the man she married. But their story ended in tragedy that shocked Nigeria. This is the full case of Kolade Arowolo and Titilayo.

She wasn’t just a queen. She was a warrior, a builder, and a leader who changed history. For 34 years, Queen Amina of Zazzau expanded her empire, commanded armies, and built walls that still stand today. Four centuries later, she is remembered as a woman as capable as a man… and more.

She was a doctor. He was a convicted murderer. Together, they built a scam empire, faked his death, and tried to vanish into luxury. “Beauty and the Bester” is the wild story of Thabo Bester and Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, now trending again because the Netflix series drops today.

Not every tear after 9/11 was real. Some people faked survival stories, invented dead relatives, and even wore firefighter uniforms — all for sympathy, fame, or money. Here are the scams that shocked the world.

History just repeated itself. In 2009, Boko Haram’s founder Mohammed Yusuf was paraded in custody before he was unalived. Sixteen years later, his teenage son Muslim Yusuf has been arrested in Chad. Reports say he was already leading a small ISWAP cell … but Nigerian intelligence unmasked him, and the truth came out. This is the first time a major Boko Haram faction head has been caught alive. Doe...

Jerry John Rawlings. To some, Papa J — the man of the people who gave Ghana pride and stability. To others, a dictator whose rise was paved with blood. No hero’s story is black and white. What do you think?

In 1976, an Air France flight was hijacked and diverted to Idi Amin’s Uganda. For a week, more than 100 hostages were trapped in Entebbe Airport. Israel had two choices: negotiate… or attempt the impossible. This is the true story of one of the boldest rescue missions in history.

This episode first went up on my YouTube channel True Crime With Reni, but I want to bring it here too. Every year, thousands of Nigerians—mostly women—are trafficked across borders with promises of jobs, marriage, and a better life. What they find instead is abuse, fear, and exploitation. This is not just a Nigerian problem—it’s a global crime. But in this episode, I focus on how it affects Niger...

El Chapo Guzmán. From a poor boy in Sinaloa to the world’s most wanted drug lord. Billionaire. Escape artist. Cartel boss. His empire shook governments… and his name still carries fear. This is his full story.

Isaac Jasper Adaka Boro was the man who declared a Niger Delta Republic before Biafra. He was sentenced to death, then pardoned and made a Major in the Nigerian Army. He died at just 29, but his legacy still echoes today. Rebel to some, hero to others. To the Niger Delta, he remains the man who stood up and said our oil, our right.