Tag: police
7 Italians arrested for beating up teenage African migrants
Seven people have been arrested in Sicily for an unprovoked attack in August on a group of teenage African migrants,…
Man allegedly arranges kidnap, death of father
The Osun Police Command on Tuesday announced the arrest of a 27 year-old man Isa Adamu, who allegedly conspired with…
9 injured as bridge collapses in India
Police on Tuesday said that nine people were injured seriously on Tuesday as a bridge over a railway track collapsed…
Alleged killers of twins, 9 others arrested in Ekiti
The Police Command in Ekiti on Monday said it had arrested two men, Oguntoyinbo Odunayo and Babatunde Akinola, in connection…
Gunmen kidnap Catholic Priest in Delta
The Delta Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Father Christopher Ogaga, a Catholic Priest in Aragba, Oviri-Okpe, Okpe…
4 commercial banks donate N980m to Police in 2017
Four commercial banks donated a total of N980 million to the Nigerian Police Force in 2017 to support its activities,…
Gunmen attack Jos community, kill 11
Gunmen have killed 11 persons at Lopandet Dwei community in Du District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau,…
Osun Guber: Police deny deployment of 30 commissioners
The Nigeria Police Force has denied reports that it had deployed 30 Commissioners of Police to supervise security arrangements during…
Torture allegations: 2 Ugandan lawmakers arrested for trying to leave country
Ugandan police detained two lawmakers at the country’s international airport, where supporters say they were trying to seek treatment abroad…
Police read riot act to criminals in Warri
The newly deployed Divisional Police Officer (DPO) B Division, Warri, Superintendant of Police (SP) Ebi Orubiri, has warned criminals to…
Police investigate fracas at Lafia market
The Police in Nasarawa State have begun investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one person at Ashangwa Market…
Police arrest five suspects in connection with murder of policeman in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested five people in connection with the murder of a policeman at…
Police recover $4,000 from 19 year old boy
The police in Gombe state have recovered the sum of $4,000 (about N1.3million) from a 19 year old boy following…
Imported military uniforms impounded in Aba
Abia Police Command has impounded a large quantity of military uniforms, allegedly imported from China and stocked at a warehouse…
Police arrest two with decomposing human body
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested two suspects whom were allegedly involved in rituals at Ijanikin…
57 suspected homosexuals arrested in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it had arrested 57 persons suspected to be involved in homosexual activities…
Police kill 2 suspected killers of IGP men
The Kaduna State Police Command said on Thursday that its men killed two suspected killers of IGP Intelligence Response Team…
Man arrested for allegedly issuing fake number plates
The Ondo State Police Command on Thursday paraded a 43-year-old man, Francis Oladapo, who was arrested for allegedly issuing fake…
Security challenges: Youth council pledges to partner with Police
The National Youth Council of Nigeria(NYCN) has expressed willingness to partner with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to deal with…
Man arrested over alleged attempt to kill mother for money rituals
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday confirmed the arrest of a 29-year-old man, Taiwo Akinola, who allegedly attempted to…
Eid-el-Kabir: Police deploy 3, 000 personnel in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command on Sunday said it has deployed 3, 000 personnel to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration…
Police rescue kidnapped INEC worker, minor, 7 others
The police in Akwa Ibom State have rescued Mr Otobong Ukpong, an employee of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) kidnapped…
Harvest of criminals, as Edo Police Command parades 102 suspects
The Edo State Police Command on Friday paraded 102 suspected criminals, cultists, kidnappers and hoodlums arrested in different parts of…
3 suspects arrested over alleged killing of 105-year-old man
The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged killing of a105-year-old man, Chief…
Prophetess arrested for alleged sale of day-old baby
The Police Command in Abia has arrested one Amarachi Chinedu, over her alleged involvement in the sale of a one-day-old…
Police: We’re prosecuting Premium Times reporter for theft
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday said Premium Times reporter, Samuel Ogundipe is being prosecuted for alleged theft and unlawful possession of…
3-member syndicate arrested for alleged child theft
The Police Command in Anambra has arrested a 50-year-old man, Nonyelum Okakwu, and two boys in Ogbaru Local Government Area…
Lagos police sacks 8 officers, discipline 108 others
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi on Wednesday said eight officers were dismissed over “very serious criminal offences”,…
Police arrest 41 for armed robbery, kidnapping in Rivers
Rivers Police Command on Wednesday said it had arrested 41 suspects for various criminal offences.
Police arrest landlord with neighbour’s stolen car
The Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command has arrested a 43-year old landlord, Taoreed Adegbite and father of four for…