Police apprehend serial burglar in Oyo, recover 16 iPhones, others
The Police Command in Oyo State have arrested a 23-year-old serial burglar in the state and recovered 16 iPhones and two laptops among others. The […]
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Troops apprehend 48 bandits, eliminate 15 in NW, NC
The Defence Headquarters says troops operating in North West and North Central have arrested no fewer than 48 bandits and eliminated 15 in two weeks. […]
Police assaulted me to obtain statement over death of LASTMA official – driver alleges
A 37-year-old driver, Elijah Shokoya, accused of involuntary manslaughter alleged in court on Monday that police officers assaulted him to obtain his statement. Shokoya was […]
5 abducted commuters in Ekiti regain freedom- Police
The Nigeria Police, Ekiti Command, on Monday said it had rescued five commuters abducted by suspected bandits on Ayedun-Ilasa-Ayebode Road in Ikole Local Government area […]
ICC prosecutor seeks investigation into abduction of Nigerian schoolchildren
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to seek authorisation from the Pre-Trial Chamber of the court to open an investigation into […]
Port infrastructure: NPA upgrades control tower
The management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is poised to ensure optimal utilisation of its facilities across the nation’s seaports, according to the Acting […]
Customs team repels smugglers’ attack
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says its patrol team from Federal Operations Unit Zone A, Lagos, was attacked by smugglers on Saturday afternoon, during an […]
NLC urges Ayade to expedite action on workers’ demands
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River to expedite action on concerns and demands of workers to apprehend […]
EFCC arrests 22 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogbomoso
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command, has arrested 22 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogbomoso area of Oyo State. This is contained […]
Police investigate lifeless body dumped on Enugu road
The Police Command in Enugu State says it has started investigation into the alleged murder of Stephen Ajah in Nkanu West Local Government Area of […]
NSCDC arrests 11 suspects over alleged banditry, cattle rustling in Sokoto
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sokoto State Command, Monday, said it had arrested no fewer than 11 suspects over alleged banditry and […]
Police confirm release of Permanent Secretary in Niger
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the release of Dr Ibrahim Garba, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport along with his grandson, Faisal Ibrahim. Garba […]
Woman, 53, docked over alleged N3m fraud
A 53-year-old businesswoman, Ebunolorun Basirat, on Thursday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining N3million under false pretences. The police charged the defendant […]
2 minors in police net in connection with kidnapping of 3-year-old in Yobe
Police Operatives have arrested two principal suspects, aged 12 and 14 for kidnapping a three-year-old boy in Potiskum, Yobe. ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Public Relations Officer […]
Police arrest 2 suspected kidnappers while picking ransom money in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun have arrested two suspected kidnappers, Mohammed Abubakar, 42, and Clinton Niche, 18, while trying to collect ransom money at Agbara […]
Police arrest 3 kidnap suspects in Niger
The police command in Niger has arrested three suspects over alleged kidnapping in Nasko Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Mr Monday Kuryas, the […]
Security: Police ban illegal installation of cyber networks in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command on Friday, banned unauthorized installation of cyber networks as part of effort to complement the current security measures tackle banditry […]
Police arrest 4 suspects for alleged murder of woman in Bauchi
The Police Command in Bauchi, says it has arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of 35-year-old woman farmer, Rifkatu Yohanna, in Tafawa Balewa […]
Court remands man for alleged attempted robbery
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 23-year-old man, Gabriel Ohiane at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly attempting to rob pedestrians. The […]
Security: IPMAN to delist violators of Executive Order in Sokoto
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to delist any member that violate the Sokoto State Government Executive Order on Premium Motor […]
Police arrest 259 suspects over alleged banditry, kidnapping culpable homicide in Niger
Police arrested about 259 suspects over banditry, kidnapping, culpable homicide, rape, farmers/herders conflicts and other crimes in Niger in August. Commissioner of Police in the […]
Recruitment:Police service commission, police hierarchy resolve dispute – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Baba, says the dispute between the Police Service Commission and the Police hierarchy over who should recruit policemen into the […]
Police arrest killers of 93-year old father of former Plateau Governor, Dariye
Operatives of the Intelligence Response Unit of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested eight notorious high-profile kidnapping suspects indicted in Police investigations for the abduction […]
NSCDC intercepts 33,000 litres of PMS from suspected vandals in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from suspected vandals. The vandals were arrested at […]
Sani-Bello mourns Sen. Na’Allah son
Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger and Chairman North Central Governors Forum has described as tragic the killing of Capt. Abdulkarim Na’Allah by assailants. In a […]