Tag: police
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…
Lagos residents foil abduction of Gbolahan Ogundeji, hand suspect to police
Residents of the Iju area of Lagos foiled an abduction attempt after a man identified as Mr. Gbolahan Ogundeji was…
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…