Gunmen attack police checkpoint at Abakaliki, kill 1 officer, set vehicle ablaze
Gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint at Abakaliki on Thursday and killed a policeman. Police spokesman in Ebonyi, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the attack […]
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Police arrest female armed bandit with live ammunition in Benue
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – A female armed bandit confirmed to be an associate of the dreaded and vicious armed bandit kingpin known […]
One killed as cultists clash in Bayelsa
The Police Command in Bayelsa on Wednesday confirmed the death of 28-year-old Victor Namabebe to cult rivalry at Amarata, a suburb in Yenagoa. […]
Hoodlums set former Benue State Governor’s house ablaze
The Police Command in Benue says a group of hoodlums on Monday set ablaze the Gboko residence of former Benue State Governor, late Aper […]
Police arrest ‘wanted’ IPOB/ESN terrorist in Imo
The Police Command in Imo on Tuesday, said it had arrested a suspected terrorist, who has been on its wanted list for long. The […]
Police arrest woman who stole children in 4 states
The Police Command in Ebonyi has arrested a woman who specialises in abducting and selling children and rescued no fewer than six of the […]
Police launch investigation into murder of another lawyer in Imo
The Police Command in Imo State has launched investigation into the murder of another legal practitioner, Mr Garricks Anyanwu, who was killed by assailants […]
1 killed, 2 arrested in cult clash in Akwa-Ibom
The police in Akwa Ibom have confirmed killing of one person and arrest of two in a suspected clash between Black Axe confraternity and […]
Police nab 7 suspected cultists, recover firearms in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State says its operatives have arrested seven suspected cultists and recovered firearms in the state. The command’s Public Relations […]
9 dead, 30 injured during stampede at Senator Wamakko’s house in Sokoto
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – No fewer than 9 persons have lost their lives and over 30 others sustained various degrees of injury during […]
FCT police arrests notorious armed robbery kingpin, 4 others, recovers exhibits
By EMMANUEL Kuje, Abuja – The operatives of the FCT police command, on April 4, 2024, at about 2:00 PM, arrested one Chukwuemeka Oputa […]
Police raise concern over incessant cases of dog bites in Osun
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – Osun State Police Command has warned dog owners to cage their pets or risk arrest. The police spokesman, SP Yemisi […]
Why we detained husband whose wife died in Benin hospital – Police
The Police Command in Edo on Sunday explained why it detained one Christopher Owegie whose wife died at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital […]
Police arrest 3 wanted suspected armed robbers in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State have arrested three wanted suspected armed robbers, who allegedly robbed a victim of his cash and valuables estimated […]
Road accident claims 2 lives in Osun
The Osun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has confirmed the death of two persons in an accident that occurred on Ikire-Ibadan […]
Kogi community buries 25 victims of banditry
Twenty-five victims of Thursday’s banditry at Agojeju-Odo community in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi were buried on Saturday. Chief David Akpa, District Head […]
Kogi massacre: Ajaka condemns act, calls for state of emergency to end senseless killings
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Gubernatorial Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the last Governorship election in Kogi State, Alhaji […]
Police arrest dismissed Naval officer in Lagos for alleged impersonation, extortion, thuggery
Police in Lagos State have arrested a dismissed Nigerian Navy personnel for allegedly impersonating a serving military personnel and lending himself out to assault […]
Police neutralise suspected armed robber in Nasarawa
Police in Nasarawa State neutralised a suspected armed robber and arrested another at Aso Pada community in Karu Local Government Area of the state […]
Senator Natasha condemns renewed attacks in Kogi, seeks IGP intervention
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has condemned the recent violent attacks in […]