Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearms in Niger
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have apprehended four suspected kidnappers in Rijau Local Government Area, recovering firearms allegedly used in their operations. According to sources available to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the arrest followed a report filed by the Divisional Police Officer of Rijau on April 12, 2025, around 9:00 a.m. The suspects—Shehu […]
Police arrest one for damaging shrine in Ogun
The Ogun State police command on Sunday, said the suspect who allegedly tried to steal and cart away the Agemo statue at Itoro junction, Ijebu ode, is alive and not dead. The command added that the suspect, identified as Jeremiah Nwoke, is in custody and currently undergoing mental evaluation. Recall that on Saturday, a video […]
Adamawa Herbalist Arrested By Police for Killing Boy, Removing Eye
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a Herbalist identified as Murtala Musa, over the death and mutilation of an 11-year-old boy in Kodomun village, Demsa Local Government Area. SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Police Public Relations Officer in a statement said the incident was reported to the police in Demsa on the 13th of April, […]
Yobe: Police arrest two suspected electricity cable vandals
Yobe State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two suspected vandals with power transmission cables in a significant stride in combating vandalism of public property. The command in a statement through its Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, noted that the suspects: Yahaya Mustapha 28, and Bello Yakubu 38, both of Takari ward, Gashu’a […]
FCT Police Arrest 88 Suspects in Coordinated Raids Across Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 88 individuals during coordinated night raids across various parts of Abuja, intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama. The operations, which took place late Friday night at about 11:40 p.m., were executed by operatives from several police divisions, including Lokogoma, Maitama, Wuse, Kubwa, Gwagwa, Dutse Alhaji, […]
Police confirm arrests of four hunters with arms, ammunition in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four suspected hunters with arms and ammunition in the state. Recall that the command disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday by its spokesperson, Moses Yamu. Yamu, however, described as untrue the series of reports going on social media platforms that […]
Osun Amotekun Apprehends Ex-convict For Stealing Electric Wire Worth N1.3Million
The Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested a 25 year old man, Adebayo Azeez for theft of electricity wire valued at approximately N1.3 million. A statement signed by Corps Commander, Isaac Omoyele and issued by spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu Abass revealed that Azeez is an ex-convict. The arrest followed a distress call made by concerned residents of […]
Police probe DPO accused of extortion in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State has initiated an investigation into allegations of extortion against Ganiyu Dauda, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Igbara-Oke in the Ifedore Local Government Area. The investigation follows a protest by residents of the community on Friday, April 11, who accused the DPO and his operatives of extorting […]
10 dangerous spots to avoid at night in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, is a bustling city that attracts many people. However, certain areas can be unsafe at night due to high crime rates. Here are some places to avoid walking alone in Lagos after dark: Mainland Areas 1. Oshodi Under Bridge: A hotspot for armed robbery and extortion, with criminals operating in groups […]
Katsina: 5 dead, 3 arrested in bandits, security operatives’ gun-battle
The Katsina State Police Command, in collaboration with the military, Department of State Services (DSS), Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), and local vigilantes, has successfully neutralized five suspected bandits and arrested three individuals suspected of being informants during coordinated security operations. According to DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the operations […]
