Three Armed Robbery Suspects Nabbed By Police In Jigawa
Police in Jigawa State have arrested three suspected armed robbers in Katoge village, Kazaure Local Government Area. Spokesman of the Jigawa Police Command, SP. Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Sunday. “On 04th July, 2025 at about 0400hrs, following a credible intelligence report and swift response by operatives attached to the […]
Naval Gunboat Capsizes In Delta, 3 Officers, 3 Others Die, 3 Missing
Six people, including three naval personnel, two NYSC members and one other, have been confirmed dead after a Nigerian Navy gunboat capsized in Delta State. The accident occurred on Thursday evening, July 3, 2025 shortly after a free medical outreach in Okerenkoko, Warri South-West Local Government Area, organised by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta […]
Police detains Islamic cleric for alleged child defilement
Police in Osun State have confirmed the arrest of an Islamic cleric, identified as Kadiri, over the alleged defilement of an underage girl in the Babasanya-Araka area of Ede. According to the Osun State Police Command, through its spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, the incident sparked outrage among residents, who apprehended the cleric before handing him over […]
“777 anniversary”: Police vows to crack down any planned cult related activity in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has vowed to crack down on any illegal gatherings or processions that are organised in connection with the “777” cult anniversary celebration across the state. The command stated that it has strengthened security operations throughout all divisions and area commands, warning that anyone found in possession of firearms will be […]
NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden In Lipsticks, Property Documents Bound for UK, Saudi Arabia
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted cocaine consignments concealed in lipsticks and property title documents going to the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, respectively. According to the NDLEA, the illicit drug consignments were recovered from cargos being prepared for shipment at a courier company in Lagos on Thursday, 3rd July […]
Army moves to flush out criminals in troubled Kwara communities
The Nigerian Army has concluded plans to launch sustained operations in the forests identified as the fortress of the criminal gangs in Kwara North and South Senatorial Districts. The operations, according to a government statement on Sunday by Rafiu Ajakaye, the spokesman of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, would involve the newly trained forest guards in the […]
IG deploys new commissioners to Ondo, C’River, others
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the deployment of new Commissioners of Police to five states, Borno, Cross River, Ondo, Osun, and Jigawa, as part of efforts to boost the Nigeria Police Force’s operational efficiency. The IG said that the postings, which take immediate effect, are part of the force’s ongoing strategy to […]
Police arrest two notorious kidnappers, armed robber in Niger
The Niger State Police Command has apprehended two notorious kidnappers who had been wreaking havoc in communities in Bosso Local Government for culpable homicide, alongside an armed robber in the state. They include Sani Mohammed, aka Shawo, 22; Abubakar Dahiru, aka Sirin-baye, 20, of Gidan-Mangoro, Minna; and Idris Mohammed, aka Y.B, 30, of Opposite Kure […]
Fuel station manager, three others arrested for armed robbery in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects, including the manager of a petrol station, in connection with a suspected robbery gang believed to be behind a series of armed attacks across the state. The suspects, identified as Noble Saint Neokoro, Batomie Samson, Abubakar Ali, and Bitrus Ibrahim, were apprehended by officers from the […]
Abia Police Arrest Suspects In Murder of Chinese Expatriates, Rescues 9 Kidnapped Victims
…Records Major Crime-Fighting Achievements Abia State Police Command has announced the arrest of 245 suspected criminals, comprising 230 males and 15 females between January 2025 till date. Among the suspects apprehended by the Police is Chisom Chikwendu, arrested in connection with the ambush and killing of two Chinese expertriates and their Police escort on April […]
