Tag: police
Man lands in police net for circulating false bandit invasion message
The police also reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and security across the state and urged residents to remain calm,…
Police arrest two suspects over Edo kidnap, murder case
“During the course of the investigation, operatives recovered one pair of Police camouflage uniform and three mobile phones from the…
Wanted Since 2023: Police capture key terror logistics supplier
“During a search of their vehicle, one laptop, one iphone, one laptop charger, two knives and scissors were recovered,” he…
Police Recruitment: PSC disowns viral shortlist, warns public
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has denied releasing any shortlist of candidates for the ongoing police recruitment exercise.
Police boost operational readiness as 565 officers in Kogi finish marksmanship programme
He said the programme combined practical and theoretical sessions aimed at improving officers' competence in the safe use and maintenance…
Police bust alleged criminal network, seize weapons in Nasarawa town
“The complainant further stated that upon raising an alarm, the suspect fled with his Android phone.”
Police deny curfew in Oyo as panic rises
The clarification followed widespread panic among residents, many of whom reportedly shut their shops and businesses early over fears of…
Police rescue 30 Malian nationals in Nasarawa human trafficking bust
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 30 people from Mali who were allegedly trafficked and kept in poor conditions in…
Police receive tactical support in Lagos
“Effective policing requires sustained support, modern equipment and institutional partnership,” he said
Police recover gun, arrest 10 after violence rocks APC primaries
He said the suspects linked to the chaos had been taken to the Ikotun Divisional Police Station for further investigation.
Fake ushering job lands Lagos man in police net
“On 12 May 2026, at about 10 a.m., a group of students led by Clementina Paul submitted a petition to…
Two dead, several injured in U.S. park shooting near North Carolina school
A planned meeting between young people to settle a dispute at a North Carolina park spiraled into a mass shooting…
Police intercept cable vandals on highway, disrupt robbery gang in Minna
“While attempting to access another room, the occupant resisted and injured one of the suspects with a cutlass, forcing the…
Police investigate fatal stampede at Ikere-Ekiti hotel party
“Other attendees attempted to flee the premises, resulting in a stampede that claimed the lives of the victims,” he said.
Two car dealers arrested as police trace robbed vehicle to Lagos
“Two car dealers have been arrested as investigations are ongoing to apprehend more culprits who were involved in the crime.”
Police mobilise officers for UTME monitoring across Lagos
Personnel are to work in synergy with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective security at examination centres,…
Police bust kidnap network, seize 24 firearms in Kaduna
Similarly, on April 11, two suspected kidnappers were arrested in Tashan Yari Village, Makarfi Local Government Area, following credible intelligence,”…
Police nab 188 suspects, rescue 12 kidnap victims in Katsina crackdown
Sadiq-Aliyu said the command had recorded significant successes in its intensified operations against kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, and arms trafficking…
Police nab officer, eight others in crime syndicate bust
Ikoedem said the serving and dismissed personnel formed a well-organised criminal syndicate responsible for a series of serious offences, including…
Illegal waste dumping lands 108 residents in police custody
Akintunde added that OGWAMA, with support from the police, will continue enforcing the law until residents understand the importance of…
Police detain own officers over Ojuelegba misconduct
The Lagos State Police Command has detained several police officers following allegations that they harassed young people and seized their…
IGP orders probe of officers in viral Lagos stop-and-search video
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has instructed the officers seen in a viral stop-and-search video in Lagos to report…
How Police discovered a secret drug tunnel from Morocco to Spain
Spanish police have discovered a complex underground tunnel used to smuggle large amounts of drugs from Morocco to Spain.
Police crack down on planned illegal political gatherings
John emphasised that any political gathering must first be authorised by the police and conducted in line with regulations set…
Police nab three, recover gun, ammunition in Enugu operations
“Efforts are ongoing to detain the fleeing suspect and other accomplices, while suspects will be arraigned upon conclusion of investigations,”…
Imo crackdown: Police neutralise suspects, uncover 300 IEDs
The Imo State Police Command says it has destroyed a camp linked to IPOB/ESN in an area known as “Mother…
Court clears Nigerians to record police on duty
The judge, Justice H. A. Nganjiwa, said police officers must wear clear name tags and show their service numbers. He…
Police conference funds not diverted – Shina Philips
Lenders Consult International Limited has stated that the company and its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Shina Philips, did not…
Police fire tear gas as rival party supporters clash in Osun
They insisted that Lukman Afolabi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is still the recognised chairman of Ede South Local…
Police foil suspected cultist, recover firearm during theft probe
Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s Spokesperson, who made this known in a statement on Friday in said the arrest was made…