Enugu Police Launch Major Crackdown, Arrest 228
The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested no fewer than 228 suspects in two months for various crimes ranging from kidnapping, murder, armed robbery and vandalism. In a press briefing on Thursday in Enugu, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, said that the arrests were part of the command’s efforts to combat […]
Amotekun arrests suspected drug kingpin in Ogun
Operatives of the Ogun State Security Network (Amotekun) have arrested a suspect, identified as Obi Emmanuel, for illegal drug trade in Yewa North local government area of the State. The suspect, aged 35, was apprehended in front of a chemist shop in Ayetoro at about 4:30 pm on Thursday. According to a statement and signed […]
Lagos Police arrest man for allegedly molesting woman in her apartment
A 29-year-old Lagos businessman, Ahmed Ajibade, is facing legal proceedings after being arrested for allegedly breaking into a woman’s apartment and committing sexual assault. According to the Lagos State Police Command, the incident occurred on April 29, 2025, when Ajibade allegedly forced entry into the residence of the complainant, identified as Miss Pedro, at 171 […]
Osun Amotekun denies role in fatal shooting of masquerade adherent
In the wake of a tragic incident at the Egungun Festival in Ikirun, Osun State, the Osun Amotekun Corps has denied allegations that its operatives were responsible for the fatal shooting of a masquerade follower. The victim, identified only as Olubukola, was a truck driver affiliated with the Eko-Ende Tipper Motor Park and also a […]
Police Bust Inter-state Car Theft Syndicate, Arrest 4 Suspects In Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have apprehended a suspected car theft syndicate operating within Ondo and other neighbouring states. In an operation led by the Tactical Intelligence Squad, TIS, of the command, four suspects were arrested, and three stolen vehicles also recovered. One of the culprits, Afolabi Emmanuel, reportedly stole a 2016 model […]
EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kwara
Fourty-seven suspected internet fraudsters were arrested by operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in coordinated string operations across Kwara State on Thursday. Items believed to be proceeds of cybercrime recovered from the suspects include 10 luxury vehicles, 74 assorted mobile phones, 18 laptops and a motorcycle, according […]
Army, Air Force must work together to defeat terrorism – Governor Buni
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration between the Nigerian Army and Air Force to combat terrorism and other crimes. He made the call Thursday when he received the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede at the Government House, Damaturu. Buni said the government and people of […]
Police recover ammunition, operational vehicle in Plateau
Plateau State Police Command has recovered 500 rounds of live ammunition in Jos North local government area in a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat crime. Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, who disclosed this at the Command Headquarters said the ammunition was discovered during a raid on a suspected criminal hideout following credible […]
Police Bust Illegal Soya Bean Oil Factory In Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has successfully uncovered an illegal factory producing adulterated soya bean oil in the Maraban Jos area of the state. The raid was carried out by operatives from the State Intelligence Department (SID) on May 5, following a tip-off from a concerned source. In a statement released on Wednesday, police spokesman […]
Police Summon Officers Caught In Viral Video Over Misconduct
The police have summoned their officers caught in viral videos over what they described as unprofessional conduct in the discharge of their duties. Disclosing this in a statement on X, Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, stated that the cases involved officers serving in Benin, Edo State, and a traffic officer in the Federal Capital Territory. He […]
