Police arrest OPC member for killing 17-year-old boy in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspected member of the Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in the Itapo area of Epe Local Government. Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed the development on Thursday, stating that the suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, had […]
Military kills over 60 terrorists in gun battle
No fewer than sixty terrorists causing mayhems in the northern part of Nigeria have been neutralized by the troops of Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army. The Army Headquarters disclosed this in a terse statement on its Facebook page on Friday. The land and air operation, according to the post, took place in Bita, […]
4 killed, 5 injured in Ondo cult clashes
Four men were killed, while five others were injured in a cult clash that occurred in Ondo town, Ondo Local Government area of Ondo State. It was gathered that during the clash, which occurred on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the deceased were shot around Ife Garage, Sabo, and Christ Land in the Oka area of […]
Police Foil Armed Robbery Attempt in Rivers, Recover Firearm and Motorcycles
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have foiled an armed robbery operation in Etche Local Government Area of the state and recovered arms and ammunition. Spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 said that operatives of the HAWK Tactical Team received a distress […]
Bandits invade Niger communities, kill villagers, burn houses
Armed bandits, numbering over 100, raided three communities in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, killing scores of villagers and rustling 200 cattle. The communities invaded by the bandits on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 include Zagzaga, Chibani, and Kuchi. An unspecified number of villagers, including women, were killed in the attack as the gunmen […]
EFCC arrest eight suspected Internet fraudsters in Abia state
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on May 22, 2025, arrested eight suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Abia state. They were arrested following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences. Items recovered from the suspects include four exotic vehicles, 20 mobile phones and […]
Edo: Six Police officers arrested over alleged extortion
The Edo State Police Command has arrested some of its personnel for allegedly vandalizing a vehicle parked at a location during the recent protest by youths suspected to be internet fraudsters in Benin City. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Moses Yamu, who disclosed this on Wednesday to newsmen in Benin City, said the […]
Police Arrest 11 Suspects Over Violent Attack In Kano
Kano State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in connection with a thuggery incident in Medile Quarters. This was contained in this press statement signed by the spokesman of Kano State police command, SP. Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. He said the suspects, armed with dangerous weapons, invaded the area, attacked and inflicted injuries on innocent citizens, […]
₦5,000 or fuel: Six police officers face disciplinary action over viral extortion video
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against six officers, including their supervisory officer, a Chief Superintendent of Police, following their involvement in a viral extortion video along the Benin Bypass. Recall that the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, earlier confirmed that the officers involved have been identified and summoned to the Force […]
Plateau: Troops neutralise three suspected bandits, recover weapons
Troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shendam in Plateau State have killed three suspected bandits and recovered arms and ammunition during a successful ambush operation between Teng and Kayarda villages in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area. Intelligence sources said that the operation, was carried out around 2:00 p.m. on May 27, based on actionable intelligence […]
