Oyo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected human parts traffickers in a major intelligence-led operation that led to the recovery of suspected human body parts and assorted charms. The arrests were confirmed on Saturday in Ibadan by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, who said the...
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Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised several terrorists and intercepted a suspected explosives courier carrying 180 units of explosives allegedly meant for terrorist elements in Katsina State. The Army in a post via its X handle on Saturday, said theoperations, carried out on August 14, also led to...
Nigeria Police Force has stepped up security measures ahead of the Osun governorship election with the deployment of its Airwing and Drone Unit for aerial surveillance and strategic reconnaissance operations across the state. The deployment is aimed at enhancing election security by providing real-time intelligence and improving coordination with...
Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, mspsp, smicm, has vowed to sustain the Command’s offensive against kidnapping and other violent crimes and continue making Enugu State increasingly unconducive for unrepentant criminals and criminal elements seeking to infiltrate the State. The CP made the declaration...
Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Patrick Daaor, mnips, in company of the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Area Commanders Auchi and Agenebode on Thursday 13th August, 2026 visited the Edo–Kogi border in Okene as part of efforts to strengthen operational collaboration and border security...
Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, August 13, 2026 arraigned one Lawal Babale Musa before Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State. Musa was arraigned on a fifty seven-count charge bordering on forgery, uttering of...
Plateau State Police Command is set to adopt a technology-driven policing strategy in response to the increasing use of sophisticated equipment, including drones and explosives, by criminal elements in the state. The newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, disclosed this on Friday in Jos while addressing journalists...
Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate, Muhamodu Sanni, while he allegedly attempted to withdraw ransom money at a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal in Kwara State. The arrest is part of an ongoing intelligence-driven operation targeting kidnappers and their support networks operating around the...
Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has received a delegation lead by the Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQ Garrison), Major General JR Lar, at the FCT Police Command Headquarters, Abuja. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen...
Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly linked to recent cases of armed robbery, murder and cult-related activities in the Ajah axis of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Abimbola Adebesi, announced this in a statement issued...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed strengthened security measures and intensified operational efforts following the terrorist attack along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State, which resulted in the death of ten police officers and other innocent citizens. The Force spokesman,...
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has deployed Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Ishyaku Mohammed, to Osun State to coordinate security operations for the Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 15th August, 2026. The Force spokesman, CSP Anietie Iniedu, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the...
Nigerian Army has said the sustained operations by troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have continued to record results across the North East Theatre of Operations, with a notable increase in the number of terrorist fighters and associates surrendering to troops over the past one week. The Army said...
Nigerian Army and the United Kingdom (UK) are set to deepen defence cooperation, with fresh focus on intelligence, advanced military training, counter-drone systems and equipment to help Nigerian troops deal with emerging security threats. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, stated this on Tuesday when he...
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued nine more kidnapped commuters following an attack on motorists along the Ajaokuta–Itobe Road in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Army authorities confirmed this in a post issued via its verified X handle on Tuesday. The Army said its troops,...
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the loss of ten gallant Police personnel during an encounter with a heavily armed group of suspected bandits along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area, Kebbi State. The Force spokesman, CSP Ani Iniedu, confirmed this in a statement issued to...
Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Police Force, have foiled an attack by suspected armed herders at Azege Village, Tombo Council Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Acting Media Information Officer, HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE,...
Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of 3 persons in a suspected cult clash involving members of the Aiye and Eiye confraternity in the Imo area of Ilesa, Osun State. Police Public Relations Officer, Osun State Command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement issued to...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has commended intelligence and security agencies in the state for nabbing three members of a notorious kidnap gang responsible for the August 2, 2026 attack on St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Inoyi-Affa, in Udi LGA of the state. A joint operation by the Department of...
Edo State Police Command has formally welcomed CP Patrick Daaor, mnips, as the 51st Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, following his assumption of duty today. He officially takes over leadership of the Command from AIG Monday Agbonika fdc who has since assumed duty as the Assistant Inspector-General of...