Tag: 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…
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Police Raise Alarm Over Terrorist Surveillance Of Schools, Worship Centres
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Police Force has ordered heightened security around schools, places of worship, NYSC orientation camps and other vulnerable locations following intelligence indicating possible coordinated terrorist attacks across the country. The security alert, circulated to police formations nationwide, said the threat could coincide with the resumption of the 2026/2027 academic session. According…
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Buba Submits Self to DSS, DIA, Police Over Terrorism Allegations
By Paul Joseph Senator Shehu Buba Umar, the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) governorship candidate in Bauchi State and representative of Bauchi South Senatorial District, has voluntarily submitted himself to the Department of State Services (DSS), Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and Nigeria Police Force for investigation over allegations linking him to banditry, terrorism financing, kidnapping and…
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Police Arrest Abia Father Over Alleged Torture Of 13-Year-Old Son
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Abia State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Uzoma Uwaeme over the alleged brutal abuse of his 13-year-old son in Aba. Uwaeme was arrested by operatives of the Abayi Divisional Police Headquarters after a disturbing video showing the teenager tied with ropes, stripped naked and allegedly flogged circulated widely…
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Why Governors Shouldn’t Have Absolute Control on State Police — Gbajabiamila
Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, Femi Gbajabiamila, yesterday warned against giving state governors unfettered operational control over police services when it takes effect. The proposed system, he said, must answer not only the question of who would police communities, but also “who polices the police?” He said governors could…
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Police Rescue 75 Travellers After Kaduna Kidnappers Flee Into Forest
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 travellers abducted by armed men in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state, after security operatives moved swiftly to the area following a distress alert. The victims, comprising men, women and children, were reportedly travelling in commercial buses when they were intercepted by…