Delta State High Court sitting in Ogwashi-Uku has sentenced two men to death by hanging over the kidnapping and murder of Delta State University (DELSU) student, Elozino Ogege. The judgment, delivered by Justice Ngozi Azinge, came almost eight years after the tragic killing of the 300-level Mass Communication undergraduate,...
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Benue State Police Command has arrested two women for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping in a bid to extort ransom from the family of one of the suspects. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Orchia Peter Aondona, disclosed this in a statement, saying the suspects allegedly conspired to deceive...
No fewer than 13 people have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack on Efeyi Community in Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Benue State Police Command confirmed that the attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, triggering the deployment of tactical police units and other...
The alleged torture and killing of a 25-year-old student of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Ibrahim Mbaya, over accusations of stealing an iPhone 12 has sparked widespread outrage, with the Plateau State Police Command confirming the arrest of three suspects in connection with the incident. The incident, which reportedly...
Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a woman accused of allegedly stabbing her boyfriend and severing his manhood during a violent altercation in the Badawa area of Kano. The incident was disclosed by the Command in a statement shared on its official X handle, @KanoPoliceNG, on...
No fewer than 30 persons, including eight children, were killed on Sunday night when suspected terrorists attacked Naridon community in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in one of the deadliest assaults recorded in the area in recent times. The attackers reportedly stormed the community...
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a cleric, Etetim Udo, who is the Founder and General Overseer of Power in the Word of God for the World Ministries, located at No. 1B Etim Inyang Street, Oron. The command...
A routine intelligence-led stop-and-search operation by operatives of the Oyo State Police Command has resulted in the arrest of a suspected armed robber and the recovery of a tricycle allegedly stolen at gunpoint in Ilorin, Kwara State. The command’s spokesman, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued...
Ogun State Police Command has recorded fresh operational successes under its ongoing Operation KOSAYE, with the arrest of 16 suspects linked to various criminal offences across the state. The Command said the arrests followed coordinated intelligence gathering, swift responses to distress calls, forensic investigations and sustained tactical operations aimed...
Nigerian TikTok sensation, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has stirred excitement online after revealing that 12 cows have already arrived ahead of his much-anticipated wedding to his fiancée, Jarvis, scheduled for August 1. In a short video currently circulating across social media platforms, the content creator disclosed that...
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that the state is fully prepared for the establishment of state police, saying the initiative would strengthen security efforts and provide better protection for lives and property. The governor made the declaration on Wednesday while inaugurating the Inter-Agencies Task Force on...
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have thwarted a kidnapping attempt and rescued four victims following a gun battle with suspected kidnappers in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state. The operation, carried out by officers attached to the Andaha Division, followed a distress call received at about...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested and detained four police officers accused of extorting ₦53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu (SAN), during an illegal stop-and-search operation in Abuja. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday,...
Lagos State Police Command has arrested 147 suspects during a coordinated crackdown on criminal hideouts under its ongoing Operation KO S’AYE III, as security operatives intensified efforts to rid the state of criminal elements. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday in...
Nigeria Police Force has recorded another breakthrough in its campaign against economic sabotage with the arrest of seven suspected pipeline vandals during a coordinated operation in Adamawa State. The operation, carried out by the Adamawa State Police Command in partnership with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Task Force...
Benue State Police Command has strengthened its collaboration with neighbouring states to tackle criminal activities, even as it announced fresh arrests in connection with the assassination of Prof. Gabriel Saawua Nyityo and his younger brother, Iorngee John Nyityo. The Command said investigations into the July 8 killings have expanded...
Critical security stakeholders in Benue State have resolved to deepen collaboration and strengthen collective efforts to combat criminality, adopting practical measures aimed at restoring lasting peace and improving public safety across the state. The resolution was reached during a high-level security stakeholders’ meeting held at the Police Officers’ Mess...
Benue State High Court sitting in Makurdi, presided over by Justice Shishi, has fixed October 22, 2026, for the pre-trial of a case against Mr. Henry Ibya of Al-Jazirah Newspaper. The court had adjourned the case during the previous sitting to allow the parties to file their processes for...
Edo State Police Command has announced the successful rescue of a cattle dealer, Mr. Peter Balogun, popularly known as “Oga Peter,” who was abducted along the Igarra–Auchi Expressway earlier this month. The rescue followed an extensive security operation involving ground forces, aerial surveillance and intelligence-led tactics coordinated by the...
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitments to strengthening inter-agency collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement, and information sharing. This followed a courtesy visit by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon, to the National Public Relations...