Tag: police
TikToker lands in Police trouble after faking kidnap to gain online fame
He urged residents to continue their daily activities without fear and warned that anyone spreading false security messages would face…
Gun repairer confesses as Police, DSS track, arrest bandits collaborators in Kwara
The meeting observed a minute of silence for the victims of the Eruku church attack and expressed condolences to their…
Police arrest suspect, recover AK-47 in joint operation with hunters
He said that the state’s command under the leadership of CP Betty Isokpan, had on Friday, conducted a joint operation…
Police crack down on Cameroonian human trafficking ring in Ogun
According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, the police received a distress call from…
Police launch probe after fatal clashes leave two dead in Enugu East
He reiterated the Command’s determination to uphold law and order, warning that acts of violence under any guise would not…
Tension in Kebbi as police launch manhunt after deputy speaker’s abduction
He added that the Commissioner of Police, Bello Sani, has assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and…
Brake failure blamed as police inspector, seven others die on Kara bridge
The accident happened early Thursday morning on Kara Bridge, heading toward Mowe, and involved five articulated trucks.
Why we nabbed Sowore — Nigerian Police explain
The police spokesman also confirmed that 13 protesters were earlier arrested for disobeying the court order that banned demonstrations in…
Reactions trail Sowore’s arrest in Abuja
Several civil society groups and human rights organizations have demanded his immediate release, condemning his arrest within a court premises…
Chaos in Abuja: Sowore, others flee as police disperse protesters with gunshots, tear gas
The Nigeria Police Force had earlier warned the organizers against staging any protest near the Presidential Villa, citing security concerns.
Five arrested in Kano for impersonating police officers
He added that the suspects would be charged to court upon the completion of the ongoing discreet investigations.
Lawyers, police set up joint panel to rethink tinted glass rules
The learned silk said the decision followed weeks of engagement between both parties after concerns were raised by Nigerians over…
Autopsy awaited as Canadian man found dead in Lagos hotel
Although initial findings show no sign of murder, the Lagos State Police Command said investigations are ongoing to determine the…
Lagos Cult Clash: One killed, five nabbed in swift police operation
The police also appealed to community leaders and youths to work together with security agencies to promote peace and prevent…
Kebbi Showdown: Police, vigilantes kill three bandits in daring operation
A team comprising police officers and local vigilantes engaged the criminals in a fierce gunfight that lasted several hours
Gun battle in Niger: Police kill kidnappers, recover rifles, ammo
A thorough search of the hideout led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles and 49 rounds of live ammunition.…
Police investigate deadly land dispute between farmers, herders in Borno
“The situation escalated after villagers mobilised to the scene in support of the farmer. The herders attacked them with bows,…
Police distance self from online recruitment process, call it fake
The Nigeria Police Force has denied a recruitment notice that has been circulating on social media, calling it fake. The…
Police arraign 2 men over alleged conduct likely to cause breach of peace
The defendants, who reside at Abule- Egba area, Lagos, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and disorderly conduct...
Police investigate alleged political violence in Kaduna
“Anyone found culpable, irrespective of his personality and no matter how highly placed an individual is, if he acted contrary…
Drama in Anambra: Lady stages own kidnap, parents pay ₦1.2m before police bust plot
Ikenga warned young people against resorting to crime, stressing that the police would continue to clamp down on such criminal…
Three shot as police, youths clash in Lagos
Hundeyin urged residents to remain calm, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and refrain from actions that could disrupt public peace.
Tragedy in Kwara: Pregnant woman allegedly killed by relative, Police make arrest
neighbor said that her husband saw a masked man leaving the compound late at night. When confronted, the man removed…
police warn social media users, bloggers against misinformation
Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Godwin Eze, who is overseeing the elections, gave this caution in Nnewi, Nnewi South Local…
Police nab INEC staff, recover millions in suspected by-election bribe
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Lanre Ogunlowo, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the State…
Inside Nigeria’s skull trade: Two more arrested on Ijebu – Ibadan expressway
August 11, 2025, during a routine stop-and-search along the Ijebu Ode–Ibadan Expressway at Refugees Camp Junction, Oru Ijebu .
Why we extended tinted permit deadline again – Police
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially extended the deadline for the commencement of enforcement on vehicles operating with tinted…
Sowore will face criminal charges in court – Police
The police also denied allegations of torture Sowore following his recent arrest in Abuja, stating that his detention was lawful…
Police foil potential attack, recover explosives, weapons
Hassan said, “On Friday, acting on credible intelligence received, the command was alerted to the presence of suspicious items believed…
London Stabbing: Two charged over death of 26-year-old Nigerian
This incident comes amid rising concerns over violent crimes in parts of the UK, particularly knife-related attacks involving young people.