Tag: Police
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Police Arrest 17 Over Alleged Witchcraft-Linked Attack in Bauchi
By Paul Joseph The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects over an alleged violent attack on a 60-year-old man and his family in Gobirawa Village, Gwana District, Alkaleri Local Government Area, following accusations of witchcraft. The suspects were allegedly involved in an attack triggered by the death of a 20-year-old man, Halilu Ahmad,…
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Osun Police Arrest 45-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Defilement
By Ameh Sunday Enyo-ojo The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Adeyemo Mukaila, over the alleged defilement of a victim in Ikire, Osun State. The suspect was arrested after residents reportedly apprehended him and handed him over to the police following an incident in the Ilupeju area of the town. The Police…
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2027 Elections: Nigerians Will Be Proud of Police, IGP Disu Assures
By Ameh Sunday Enyo-ojo Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has assured Nigerians that police officers will demonstrate professionalism before, during and after the 2027 general elections. Disu said the Nigeria Police Force had reviewed its performance in previous elections and would apply the lessons learnt to improve its conduct during the forthcoming polls. He gave…
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Police Warns Churchgoers Against Revealing Personal Achievements During Services
By Gloria Drealomalicha A commander of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has advised churchgoers to be cautious about sharing details of their personal lives and financial achievements during church services, warning that such information could expose them to security risks. The commander gave the warning during an IRT briefing aired on TV…
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Drone Locates Camp of NYSC Abductors in Imo – Police
By George Omagbemi Security operatives have located the suspected forest camp where prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers abducted in Imo State are believed to be held, but fears that the area may be rigged with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have delayed a direct rescue operation. Imo State Commissioner of Police,…
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Enugu Man Narrates How Girlfriend Died After HIV Argument
By Paul Joseph A 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, has narrated to the Enugu State Police Command how his 27-year-old girlfriend, Chinyere Rosemary Ugwu, allegedly died following an argument over HIV. Emmanuel gave the account while being interviewed by the Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, in a video shared on the…
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Enugu Police Reportedly Bar Chief Imam, Muslim Leaders From Friday Prayers
By George Omagbemi The Nigeria Police in Enugu State have reportedly barred the Chief Imam of Owerri Road Central Mosque, Imam Murtala Dahiru, and other Muslim leaders from attending Friday prayers following a dispute over the leadership of the mosque. The Council of Ulamas and Imams of Enugu State alleged that the restriction followed a…
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Delta Police Detain Commissioner, 3 Others Over Education Director’s Death
By George Omagbemi ASABA — September 28, 2026: The Delta State Police Command has detained Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, and three other suspects over the alleged killing of a Deputy Director in the ministry, Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, as investigators intensify efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death. The development marks…
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Abia Police Recover 28 Human Skulls, Bones From Suspected Criminal Camps
By George Omagbemi ABIA — September 28, 2026: The Abia State Police Command says it has recovered 28 human skulls and other human remains from suspected criminal camps in forests around Umuaku, Isuochi and Nneato communities in Umunneochi Local Government Area. The remains were recovered during an intelligence-led operation on Sunday, September 27, 2026, as…
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Bauchi By-Election: How Police Arrest 47 Posing As Security Operatives
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 47 people allegedly posing as operatives of a state-owned security outfit during the by-election in Disina State Constituency, Shira Local Government Area. The suspects were arrested at different polling units on Saturday during the election and were allegedly found carrying firearms and other dangerous weapons.…
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Police Rescue Two As Boat Sinks On Akwa Ibom Waterway
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued two persons after a speedboat sank along the Ibaka waterways in Mbo Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday when a blue W23 speedboat marked “LET’S PRAY” sank while travelling from Oron to Cameroon with goods…
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Niger Police Probe Deaths Of Suspected Illegal Miners In NSCDC Custody
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Niger State Police Command has launched an investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners who reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Thursday, September 17, 2026, after some persons arrested over alleged illegal…