Tag: police
Police kill armed robbery kingpin in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina State has killed a suspected armed robbery kingpin, Kane Mohammed, alias ‘Dan mai-keke’, 35, who…
Police nab 16 suspects over murder of 8 persons in Niger
The Police Command in Niger said it had arrested 16 suspects for allegedly killing eight people during a land disputes…
Police can’t leave Melaye’s residence, court rules
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday refused to grant an application ordering the police to vacate Senator Dino…
Benue Police arrest man with 26 mobile phones
The Benue Police Command has arrested one Godwin Raphael, 21, with 26 brands of mobile phones, a locally made pistol…
Islamic cleric in police net for allegedly defiling 5-year-old girl
The police in Lgos State have arrested a 43-year-old man for allegedly defiling a five-year old girl whom he was…
Officers deployed to Northeast didn’t protest – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has denied a social media report that its personnel deployed to the North East to complement…
No hiding place for Melaye, he must be arrested – Police
The police have vowed that they must arrest Senator Dino Melaye, who is wanted for allegedly shooting of one Sgt.…
Police nab 12 suspected kidnappers of twin sisters in Zamfara
The Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested 12 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of twin sisters in Dauran…
5 die, 9 critically injured in Enugu auto-crash – Police
The Police Command in Enugu state has confirmed that five persons were killed in an accident along Enugu-Abakaliki road on…
We will continue the siege on Melaye’s house until he surrenders himself – Police
The Nigeria Police said its personnel currently at Sen. Dino Melaye’s residence were there to effect the lawmaker’s arrest over…
Police rescue 2 kidnapped Catholic priests in Anambra
Two Catholic priests kidnapped on the eve of Christmas at Umueze Anam in Anambra West Local Government Area, Anambra, have…
Why we raided Dino Melaye’s residence – Police
The police have confirmed that they were currently in the residence of Senator Dino Melaye to effect his arrest for…
Abule-Egba Pipeline Fire: Police arrest 4 suspects, declared prime suspects wanted
The Lagos State Police Command has recorded a breakthrough in the investigation of the fire incident that occurred in Abule…
Badeh: Police postpone presentation of suspects
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday postponed the presentation of suspected killers of late former Chief of Defence Staff, Air…
We have arrested killers of ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Badeh – Police
The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested suspected killers of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex…
Police nab three suspects for murder of corps member in Nasarawa
The Police in Nasarawa State have arrested three suspects for alleged murder of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member…
Police arrest suspected Boko Haram leader, 7 others
The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorists leader, Umar Abdulmalik and seven other members…
8 killed in Sudan as protesters clash with police
Eight demonstrators have been killed in clashes with armed police in northern and eastern Sudan, officials say. Six people died…
Police must stop torture, extra-judicial killings – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Wudil, Kano State, warned the police against acts that could bring the community in…
Police apprehend suspect for impersonating as retired AIG
The Police Command in the FCT has arrested one Olawole Olatunji, 58, who claimed to be a retired a Assistant…
Police barricade National Assembly
Officers of the Nigerian Police Force have occupied the National Assembly Complex.
Saraki orders Police, DSS to secure NASS Complex for Tuesday’s Plenary
The leadership of the National Assembly has directed the Police and the Directorate of State Security (DSS) to ensure adequate…
Police arrest 13 suspected kidnappers with 4, 000 live ammunition in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command on Monday announced the arrest of 13 suspected kidnappers and recovered 4, 000 live ammunition…
Police uncover illegal drug factory, arrest 4 suspected fake drug manufacturers
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Intelligence Response Team, has uncovered an illegal drug factory and arrested four suspected fake…
Police foils suicide bomb attack in Maiduguri
The Police in Borno successfully foiled a lone suicide bomb attack on Wednesday night in Maiduguri, the Police Commissioner, Mr…
Two-year jail term awaits people having sex inside car in public – Lagos police
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP, Edgal Imohimi on Wednesday said having sex inside a car parked in public place…
Police arrest 51 suspected IPOB members in Umuahia
The Police in Abia on Wednesday arrested 51 persons suspected to be members of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) but…
Police commence investigation into alleged homicide in Enugu
The Nigeria Police Force, Enugu Command has commenced investigation into the incident involving one Chibuzor Okonkwo, who allegedly hacked his…
Police foil kidnap attempt, arrest 48 suspected cultists in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday said it had foiled kidnap attempts on some notable persons at Iba area…
Father arrested for allegedly defiling own daughter
The Police Command in Lagos state has arrested 58-year-old commercial motorcyclist, named withheld, for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old daughter.