July 1, 2026

Police

Many bandits neutralised as police, military intensify joint operations in Kogi forests

Many bandits neutralised as police, military intensify joint operations in Kogi forests

Tom Chiahemen January 11, 2026
Kogi State Police Command on Sunday said sustained joint operations involving the police and the military have recorded major breakthroughs against banditry across forested areas of the state, with scores of criminal elements neutralised and their networks dismantled. A statement signed on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer,...
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Police arrest 3 notorious “one-chance” suspects over murder of Barrister Princess Chigbo in Abuja Police arrest 3 notorious "one-chance" suspects over murder of Barrister Princess Chigbo in Abuja

Police arrest 3 notorious “one-chance” suspects over murder of Barrister Princess Chigbo in Abuja

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja January 11, 2026
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained fight against violent crime with the arrest of three notorious armed robbery suspects involved in “one-chance” criminal operations and the gruesome murder of a legal practitioner, Barrister Chigbo Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix. The FCT Police spokesperson,...
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Man nabbed for fowl play, faces court over alleged chicken heist Court

Man nabbed for fowl play, faces court over alleged chicken heist

Tom Chiahemen January 9, 2026
 A 25-year-old man, Awakaria Anise, on Friday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for allegedly stealing chickens worth N175,000. Anise, whose address was not provided, was charged with malicious damage, stealing and unlawful strangling of chickens. He, however pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Samuel...
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Police foil attempted attack, rescue 76 children, arrest 3 suspects in Kaduna Police foil attempted attack, rescue 76 children, arrest 3 suspects in Kaduna

Police foil attempted attack, rescue 76 children, arrest 3 suspects in Kaduna

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja January 7, 2026
Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State. Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. CSP Hundeyin said: “On the 5th of January,...
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PSC warns against illegal fees in recruitment process Police Service Commission PSC

PSC warns against illegal fees in recruitment process

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- January 6, 2026
Police Service Commission has issued a stern warning to cyber cafés and recruitment agents allegedly extorting unsuspecting applicants seeking to enlist into the Nigeria Police Force. A statement by the commission said its attention has been drawn to disturbing reports of illegal charges running into Fifteen Thousand Naira and...
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Police arrest 4 notorious cultists, recover arms & ammunition in Benue Police

Police arrest 4 notorious cultists, recover arms & ammunition in Benue

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi January 5, 2026
Determined to combat all forms of cult activities, violent crime and threats to public safety, the Benue State Police Command has arrested four notorious cultists and as well recovered arms and ammunition. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Udeme Edet, disclosed this in a statement made available to...
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Anthony Joshua accident: Ogun police arraign Lexus SUV driver, court grants ₦5m bail Anthony Joshua survives car accident as 2 foreign nationals die on Lagos–Ibadan expressway

Anthony Joshua accident: Ogun police arraign Lexus SUV driver, court grants ₦5m bail

By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta January 3, 2026
Ogun State Police Command has arraigned the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the accident that reportedly injured British heavyweight boxing star, Anthony Joshua, before a Magistrate Court sitting in Sagamu, Ogun State. The defendant, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, a 45-year-old male, was brought before Chief Magistrate O.M. Somefun...
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Ghana police arrest ‘Prophet’ Ebo Noah over failed end-time prophecy Ghana police arrest ‘Prophet’ Ebo Noah over failed end-time prophecy

Ghana police arrest ‘Prophet’ Ebo Noah over failed end-time prophecy

Tom Chiahemen January 1, 2026
Self-acclaimed Ghanaian prophet, Ebo Noah, popularly known as Evans Eshun, has reportedly been taken into custody by operatives of the Ghana Police Service following controversy surrounding his failed end-time prophecy. Information circulating widely on social media suggests that the arrest took place on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025....
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4 dead, 40 injured as suspected herdsmen attack Nasarawa community Nasarawa State

4 dead, 40 injured as suspected herdsmen attack Nasarawa community

By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia December 31, 2025
Four persons were killed, with over 40 others injured as unknown gunmen attacked Akunza-Ashigye community near Assakio, in Lafia East Development Area, in Lafia LG of Nasarawa State. Akunza-Ashigye community, located on Lafia – Shendam Federal highway is 50 kilometers away from Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. A source,...
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Edo man in police net for murdering childhood friend who returned from Europe for Christmas Police arrest suspect

Edo man in police net for murdering childhood friend who returned from Europe for Christmas

Tom Chiahemen December 29, 2025
Edo State Police Command has arrested a man, Amadin William, for allegedly murdering his childhood friend, Eghosa Osarietinomwan, during a house-warming event in Oben community. Osarietinomwan had recently returned from Europe to celebrate Christmas with family and friends. The police spokesperson,ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident to journalists in...
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Obaseki condemns cousin’s abduction by armed thugs linked to Oba of Benin palace Former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki

Obaseki condemns cousin’s abduction by armed thugs linked to Oba of Benin palace

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja December 29, 2025
Former Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has strongly condemned the violent abduction of his cousin, Dr. Pedro Obaseki, at gunpoint, reportedly orchestrated under the direction of the Oba of Benin’s palace. In an official statement, Obaseki said,“I strongly condemn the violent attack, maiming, and abduction of my cousin,...
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3 dead security operatives clash with drug peddlers in Katsina 3 dead security operatives clash with drug peddlers in Katsina

3 dead security operatives clash with drug peddlers in Katsina

Tom Chiahemen December 29, 2025
At least 3 people were killed on Saturday after a violent confrontation between security operatives and suspected drug peddlers in the Koraman Nayalle area of Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters, Katsina metropolis. The clash reportedly began when security personnel moved to arrest a suspected drug dealer identified as Uzairu, popularly known...
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Zamfara bombing: Peter Obi laments rising insecurity, says Nigeria must put human lives first 2023 LP Presidential candidate, Peter Obi

Zamfara bombing: Peter Obi laments rising insecurity, says Nigeria must put human lives first

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja December 28, 2025
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent bombing in Zamfara State, describing it as heartbreaking and unacceptable, especially coming just days after a similar attack in Borno State. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle...
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Tinubu vows safer Nigeria, pushes for state policing as CAN lauds Christmas without attacks CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA leaders visit President Bola Tinubu and First Lady. From left : Bishop Adegbite Stephen - CAN Chairman Lagos State, Bishop Evans Oyemara, President Bola Tinubu, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, Rev Dr Stephen Baba Payan, Bishop Francis Wale Oke

Tinubu vows safer Nigeria, pushes for state policing as CAN lauds Christmas without attacks

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja December 27, 2025
In a bold reaffirmation of his administration’s security drive, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared that Nigeria’s ongoing security overhaul would soon begin to restore citizens’ confidence, stressing that community and state policing will no longer remain a mere proposal. President Tinubu made the assurance while hosting a...
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Police nab 2 notorious bandits in Kwara, recover arms, cash, motorcycle Police nab 2 notorious bandits in Kwara, recover arms, cash, motorcycle

Police nab 2 notorious bandits in Kwara, recover arms, cash, motorcycle

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja December 26, 2025
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has recorded a significant operational breakthrough with the arrest of two notorious bandits and kidnapping kingpins responsible for violent crimes across Katsina, Zamfara, Niger and Kwara States. The Force spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. CSP...
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Yuletide: AIG Zone 4 reassures of safety, felicitates with residents Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 4, Zacharia Fera Achinyan

Yuletide: AIG Zone 4 reassures of safety, felicitates with residents

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi December 23, 2025
Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 4, Zacharia Fera Achinyan, has assured residents of Benue, Plateau, and Nasarawa States of robust security arrangements throughout the forthcoming Yuletide season. The AIG through a statement from the zonal Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Ayo Oluwaseun Martins, reaffirmed his...
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Police record significant achievements in Akwa Ibom, arrest 563 suspects in 2025 Akwa Ibom State police command

Police record significant achievements in Akwa Ibom, arrest 563 suspects in 2025

By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo December 23, 2025
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded significant achievements in the fight against criminal activities as a total of 563 suspects were arrested for various offences in 2025. In addition, the command also recovered 14 stolen vehicles, released them to their owners, while 74 human trafficking victims were rescued...
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Police uncover $16,000 CAD aviation-related fraud, arrest suspect at Lagos airport Police uncover $16,000 CAD aviation-related fraud, arrest suspect at Lagos airport

Police uncover $16,000 CAD aviation-related fraud, arrest suspect at Lagos airport

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos December 23, 2025
Nigeria Police Force, Airport Command, Lagos, in furtherance of its commitment to safeguarding aviation operations and preventing criminal activities capable of undermining passenger movement and cargo integrity, has arrested a suspect in connection with a case of conspiracy, stealing, and fraud involving goods valued at $16,000 CAD (Sixteen Thousand...
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Police foil kidnap attack on Benin–Lagos Expressway, rescue 11 victims Nigerian Police Force

Police foil kidnap attack on Benin–Lagos Expressway, rescue 11 victims

Tom Chiahemen December 23, 2025
Swift intervention by the Edo State Police Command has led to the rescue of 11 passengers abducted by armed assailants along the Benin–Lagos Expressway, following a late-night attack that claimed the life of a driver. The incident occurred around 11:55 p.m. on December 20 at Isiuwa, according to security...
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