Don’t Hijack NLC Protests, Police Warn Hoodlums
Heavily armed security operatives have been deployed in strategic places across Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, ahead of the planned nationwide labour protest. Areas where police operatives are deployed include the Ministry of Works roundabout, palace way, roadblock, FGCC road, to mention but just a few. When reached for comments, the spokesperson of the Taraba […]
Just In: Seun Kuti Arrested, Detained By Police Over Alleged Assault
Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, currently in police custody, has been handcuffed and taken to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID, in Panti for further investigation and possible detention. This was disclosed in a video shared by Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, via his verified Twitter handle on […]
Suspected Cyber Criminal Kingpin Apprehended By Police In Rivers
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) through their Seasoned Cybercrime Forensic and Intelligence Assets have nabbed a cyber crime kingpin one George Gift Ikata, 21. It was learnt the suspect resides in Iwofe Rivers State hinterland but is an indigene of Abua local government area of the state. Further, it was disclosed that the NPF through […]
IGP Commends Woman Police Fighter
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has congratulated the Nigeria Police Force multi-dexterous Combat Athlete PC Juliet Ukah, following a successful Professional Training Tour fought and won against South Africa’s Crystal Van Wyk who until the bout was undefeated, in Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) 102. IGP Alkali Baba’s congratulatory message was contained in […]
Police Kill Armed Robbery Syndicate, Recover Arms In Imo
The police command in Imo State said one robbery suspect lost his life on April 18, 2023, at about 0430hrs while exchanging gunfire with the police at Sokotext Lodge, along Amaeze Road, by Federal Polytechnic Nekede back-gate, area of the state, while other members of the gang escaped. The command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye, confirmed the […]
We’re Not Aware Of Cultists Planning To Unleash Terror In Ogun – Police
As Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitr across the world, the Ogun State Police Command said it is not unaware of the activities of cultists planning to unleash terror on the people of the State. But, the police assured Ogun residents that it has put in place a “robust security arrangement” to ensure a hitch-free celebration to mark […]
Police Arrest 44 Suspects For Alleged Armed Robbery, Thuggery, Drug Trafficking In Kano
In its sustained war against thuggery and drug abuse, Kano State Police Command says its operatives have arrested 44 suspects for armed robbery, thuggery and drug trafficking in various operations conducted across Kano metropolis. SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command’s Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday which indicated that the […]
How A Nigerian Lady Duped German Of N101m -Police
The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos, arrested Cynthia Atuonah, 21, over a romance scam in which she allegedly duped a German of $220,000 (N101 million). Spokesperson of PSFU, SP Eyitayo Johnson, stated in Lagos on Wednesday that the suspect, who claimed to be a model and owner of a massage spa known as […]
Police Dismiss Inspector For Killing Businessman In Delta
Police Inspector, Ubi Ebri who shot dead a young man recently in Asaba, Delta State, has been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force, NPF. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe disclosed this in a statement. The Police spokesman said Inspector Ebri will be charged to court today, Wednesday. Recall that Inspector […]
Two Hoodlums Nabbed By Police For Extorting Student Of N150,000 School Fees In Ondo
The police in Ondo state has arrested two hoodlums identified as Sodeeq Adegoke, 24 and Abubakar Ajibola, 24, for robbing a student, Yusuf Joseph, of the sum of N150,000. While being paraded at the state police command on Monday, April 17, one of the suspects, Adegoke, confessed to waylaying the victim on the road […]
