Tag: police
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…