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 […]
Nigerian troops neutralise 13,543 terrorists, criminals in two years
In its avowed commitment to rid the country of terrorism and banditry, Nigerian troops neutralised no fewer than 13,543 terrorists within the last two years. This was disclosed by the Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Wednesday during the ministerial press briefing being hosted by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. While […]
Nigeria’s Weaponry Superior To Terrorists’ — Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, has reacted to claims by the House of Representatives that terrorists carrying out attacks in the country possess superior weaponry compared to the Nigerian Armed Forces. Speaking during a ministerial briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the minister described such claims as “absolutely not true,” insisting that the military was […]
18-Year-Old Wife Arrested By Police For Allegedly Killing Husband In Kano
Kano State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old woman, Saudat Jibril, for allegedly killing her husband, Salisu Idris, in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident, which happened in Farawa Quarters, reportedly involved the use of a sharp knife, with the victim sustaining fatal injuries to the throat. The police confirmed the incident in a […]
Police arrest suspected vandals, recover tools in Lagos
Operatives from the Isokoko Division of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended two individuals suspected of vandalising concrete roadside barriers in the Ile-Zik area. The arrest, effected on 22 April 2025, followed actionable intelligence provided by concerned members of the public. The suspects, identified as Peter James, 26, and Lesipi Adamu, 24, were caught […]
