Tag: police
Wanted Ikorodu kidnap kingpin shot dead in gun battle with police
The most wanted notorious kidnap kingpin in Ikorodu area of Lagos, Mufutau Timileyin Sulaimon, popularly known as Pencil, has been…
2 ATM Robbers In Police Net
Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two members of a syndicate which specialised in robbing…
Truck driver crushes mother, son to death in Abia
The Police Command in Abia has confirmed the arrest of a driver whose vehicle crushed a woman and her son…
Police arrest Katsina DPO, girlfriend over death of 16-year-old housemaid
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) attached to Mashi Local Government, Mr Garba Talawai,…
Police arrest 2 Boko Haram commanders in Borno
Police in Borno on Friday, said they had arrested two “high profile’’ Boko Haram commanders believed to have participated in…
Police arrest 5 suspected armed bandits, recover IED in Anambra
Police in Anambra have arrested five suspected armed robbers and cultists, the command’s Spokesman, Mr Haruna Mohammed, said in statement…
Seven killed in Shi’ite mosque blast – Police
A bomb blast killed seven people at a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in eastern Baghdad on Friday and wounded more than…
Suspected fake medical doctor arrested in Osun
The Police Command, Zone XI , in Osogbo, Osun State on Thursday said it had arrested a 30-year-old suspected fake…
Police arrest 3 over abduction of ex-minister’s son
The Nigeria Police has arrested three persons in connection with the abduction of Dayo Adewole, the son of the immediate…
Irate mob assist police to overpower rail line vandals in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command said that irate mob had injured members of a gang suspected of vandalising rail lines…
Police confirm killing of 3 persons by gunmen in Kaduna
The police in Kaduna on Tuesday confirmed the killing of three persons by gunmen at Unguwan Rimi village in Chawai…
Horror as Lagos Police find severed human head, hand, lap inside sack
Police in Lagos State have uncovered a sack containing severed human body parts at Okokomaiko area of the State, while…
Policeman rapes maid after turning down his proposal
A Zimbabwean police officer has been arrested for allegedly raping his 18-year-old domestic worker after she had turned down his…
Police confirm kidnap of Taraba NLC chairman’s wife, neighbour
The Police Command in Taraba on Thursday confirmed the abduction of Mrs. Abigail Gambo, wife of Mr Peter Gambo, Chairman,…
Police arraign 7 men for allegedly attacking policemen, burning 4 cars
The police on Thursday arraigned seven men in a Wuse Zone 6 Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for allegedly attacking policemen on…
Okada-snatching syndicate in gun battle with police
Two armed robbers who specialised in snatching motorcycles, popularly known as okada, have engaged policemen in Lagos in a gun…
Police urged to rescue 3 kidnapped Lebanese
Mr Mkpon Ijonama, President, Andoni Youth Coalition, has urged the police and other stakeholders to swing into action and ensure…
Police ban rallies, processions in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has banned any form of rally, demonstration, procession or assembly in the state until further…
Police arrest traffic robbers in Lagos
The police in Lagos said it has arrested three suspected traffic robbers in two separate operations around Ayobo/Ipaja areas of…
2 arrested in Enugu for unlawful possession of firearms
The police command in Enugu state said on Tuesday that two people were arrested for alleged unlawful possession of fire…
Sallah: Police, NSCDC deploy 9,882 personnel in Borno
The Police and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) said 9,882 officers had been deployed to provide effective…
47 crime suspects arrested in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo state said on Monday that it arrested no fewer than 47 suspects for various criminal…
Woman in court for allegedly stealing He-goat
The police on Monday arraigned one Caroline Afor in a Kubwa Grade I Area Court for allegedly stealing a He-goat,…
Eid-el-Fitr: Police deploy 2,181 personnel in Plateau
Ahead of Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the Plateau Police Command says it has deployed 2,181 personnel across the state to ensure a…
Police recover gun, live cartridge from robbery suspects in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State says it arrested three notorious armed robbery suspects, who operate at the New Artisan…
Police arraign 4 vagrants for allegedly stealing chickens, cellphone
The police on Thursday arraigned four vagrants in a Kubwa Grade I Area Court for allegedly stealing nine chickens and…
Police arraign 2 medical doctors for allegedly endangering life of a patient
The police om Tuesday arraigned two medical doctors, a husband and wife,in an Igbosere High Court, Lagos for allegedly endangering…
Second term: I will make police, judiciary more efficient – Buhari
In a bid to assure Nigerians of a better tenure of office, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday in Abuja, said…
Police arrest 10 traffic robbers in Lagos
Officers of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested over 10 suspected traffic robbers and recovery of firearms and ammunition…
Physical fitness: Over 1,800 police personnel participate in Enugu
No fewer than 1,800 officers and men of the Police Command in Enugu State participated in a keep fit exercise…