Tag: Police
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Tinubu Government Pledges Better Infrastructure and Welfare for Police Officers
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has reiterated its commitment to improving police infrastructure and personnel welfare as part of efforts to strengthen the Nigeria Police Force and enhance service delivery. The commitment focuses on sustained investment in modern policing facilities, operational equipment, training, technology and improved working conditions for officers. At the…
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Ondo Police Uncover Fake Dollar Factory, Arrest Suspect
By Paul Joseph The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered a suspected counterfeit dollar production factory in Odigbo Local Government Area, arresting one suspect and recovering three bags of suspected fake United States dollar notes and other materials linked to the illegal operation. The discovery followed an investigation into an alleged $6,000 fraud involving a…
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Ekiti Police Break Silence on Sowore Alleged Kidnap
By George Omagbemi The Ekiti State Police Command has dismissed reports that African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore was kidnapped by armed men in Ado-Ekiti, confirming that he was rescued by police officers and taken to a hospital for treatment. The police said Sowore sustained an injury during an incident at a restaurant…
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Police arrest two masquerades in Akwa Ibom, Seize Machetes, Spears, Arrows over extortion
Police Arrest Two Ekpo Masquerade Participants for Alleged Extortion, Assault in Akwa IbomPolice in Akwa Ibom State have arrested two Ekpo masquerade participants over allegations of extorting money from residents and assaulting members of the public in Ikot Ekpene. The suspects were arrested at about 6pm on Monday, October 26, along the Ukana/Abak Highway during…
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Ondo Police Rescue Two Suspects From Mob Over Farmer’s Murder
By George Omagbemi The Ondo State Police Command says it rescued two suspects allegedly linked to the murder of a farmer from a mob attempting to lynch them in Ala community, Akure North Local Government Area. The suspects were reportedly rescued after residents allegedly took matters into their own hands over the farmer’s killing. However,…
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Adamawa Police Nab Three Suspected Kidnappers, Seize AK-47 Rifles, ₦5.52m
By Paul Joseph The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 45 rounds of live ammunition, ₦5.52 million in cash and other items during a crackdown on kidnapping and related crimes in the state. The suspects were apprehended on October 15, 2026, over the alleged kidnapping of three…
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CGC Volleyball: Police Record First Win as Kano Pillars Beat Correctional Service
By Paul Joseph Nigeria Police Force VC recorded their first victory in the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase, defeating Life Camp VC in straight sets on Wednesday, October 21, in Abuja. The Police team secured a comfortable 3-0 win, taking the sets 25-17, 25-18 and 25-19 on Day 6 of the competition. Kano…
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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,…