May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Police Quiz Deaf And Dumb Suspect Over Alleged Killing Of Ekiti Farmer

The Ekiti Police Command says it has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing of a farmer by a deaf and dumb in the deceased farm. It was learnt that the incident occurred at Ipole Farm Settlement, Agbado Ekiti, in Ayekire Local Council Development Area on Tuesday evening. It was further learnt that […]

Abducted Katsina Varsity Student Freed

One of the five kidnapped female students of the Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State has been rescued by the State Police Command. Her rescue followed an operation by the police on Monday. According to the Police Spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, in a statement issued on Tuesday, the victim whose identity was withheld for security reasons […]

Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Found Dead Five Days After In Ogun

A 12-year-old boy identified as John Soyinka who was declared missing some days ago has been found dead with his eyes plucked out and his wrists cut off at Kotogbo community inside Asero Estate, Abeokuta.   About a week ago, John was declared missing after it was reported at Obantoko Police Station, Abeokuta. A resident […]

CP Disu Promises Justice For landlord Killed By Officers On Rivers

Rivers State Commissioner of Police Tunji Disu has vowed to ensure justice for Nyebuchi Eke, a landlord who was allegedly killed by policemen in the Woji community of Port Harcourt. Eke died on Monday night after being manhandled by some police officers who were invited by one of his tenants to arrest him for evicting […]

I Inherited Battered Nigeria Police Force, Says IGP Egbetokun

  The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has admitted that when he assumed office, he met a battered Nigeria Police Force that lacked facilities, equipment, human and other resources needed to run a functional force. The police boss disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing the House of Representatives on the efforts of the police in […]

Gunmen Abduct Nurse, Shoot Her Husband In Osun And Demand N10M Ransom

Kidnappers have abducted a nurse, identified as Mrs. Sadia Ogunyinka and shot her husband in Osun State.   Ogunyinka was said to have been abducted while she was returning from a farm along Iwo/Ileogbo Road in Osun State on Friday, November 17, 2023.   It was gathered that the gunmen shot her husband in the […]

Gunmen Attack Police Headquarters In Adamawa

Gunmen reportedly attacked the Adamawa State Police headquarters in the early hours of today, Nov. 22.   The police headquarters is located at the heart of Jimeta community, in Yola North Local Government Area.   Earlier today, residents who live near the police headquarters took to social media to call for help during the attack. […]

Bandits Kidnapped 17, Killed Cop In ‘Unique Operation’ In Zamfara

Bandits have abducted 17 people including women and children in Ruwan Dorawa village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.   A police source who confirmed the incident on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, said the attack occurred at 12 midnight on Sunday, November 19, adding that the bandits also killed a police officer.   The […]

Police Arrest Delta SSG Impersonator After N10m Job Scam

A member of a syndicate that specialises in impersonating top government officials, particularly the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), has been arrested. Samsom Ibiloma, 52, a native of Dekina LGA, Kogi State, was apprehended by the Delta State Police Command’s operatives of the Decoy Squad when they stormed Walter Odili Area by Enerhen Junction […]

Fear, Tension As Gunmen Abduct Lagos Govt Official In Ikorodu

A yet-to-be identified official of Lagos State government has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday at the residence of the victim, popularly known as Jagaban at the Progressive Estate in Igbe-Oloja, Ikorodu. The victim, according to reports, is a senior staff of the Revenue Department at […]