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Enugu CP, Police PRO win West Africa’s top security watch awards
Mamman Bitrus Giwa, Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, has been honoured as the 2025 Best Crime-Busting Police Chief in read more Enugu CP, Police PRO win West Africa’s top security watch awards
Disu returns to police station where he first served as DPO
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has returned to the Ago-Iwoye police division in Ogun State, where he began his journey as a Divisional Police Officer (DPO). He visited the division during a tour of the…
Police detain 6,240 suspects, rescue 211 kidnapped victims in Enugu in 17 months
The Command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, a superintendent of police, disclosed this in a statement issued on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, on Saturday in Enugu. The post Police detain 6,240…
Lagos: Police arrest three suspected cultists, recover double-barrel gun
Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested three suspected cultists in the Ikorodu area of the The post Lagos: Police arrest three suspected cultists, recover double-barrel gun appeared first…
Top police officer in Zamfara dies
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Operations at the Zamfara State Police Command, Asbagu Aliyu Muhammad, is dead. DCP Muhammad died at the Ahmed Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, at…
2 Killed As Police Nab 7 Over Bauchi Communal Clash
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with a criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance and culpable homicide that occurred in Dass local government area of the state on Friday. Police…
Deputy Commissioner of Police dies in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command has announced the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Asbagu Aliyu Muhammad, who passed away in the early hours of Sunday after a brief illness. In a statement released by the…
APC, Atiku trade tackles over economic policies
APC and Atiku Abubakar clash over President Tinubu’s economic policies. Atiku vows to mobilize Nigerians against ‘failed policies,’ while APC defends refor Read More:…
Anambra Police detain new suspect over nursing student’s murder
AWKA — The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a new suspect in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old nursing student, Vivian Chilaka, in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The Police…
IGP Disu inspects 23 police barracks, pledges improved welfare
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has inspected 23 police barracks across the country as part of efforts to assess the living conditions of personnel and their families and…
Police arrest 29 suspects over murder, other allegations in Niger
According to the police, four suspects were arrested over the alleged killing of Bawa Barde, 53, a village head The post Police arrest 29 suspects over murder, other allegations in Niger appeared first on Premium Times…
Police Arrest Seven In Bauchi Over Dass Killings
The police said that the incident sparked tension in the area. The post Police Arrest Seven In Bauchi Over Dass Killings appeared first on Channels Television.
Police barracks: IGP sets December-January target for officers’ return
By Evelyn Usman The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has said some redeveloped police barracks in Lagos should be ready for occupation between December 2026 and January 2027. Disu expressed concern over…
IGP Disu vows to tackle housing deficit among junior police officers
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has promised to tackle the housing deficit confronting The post IGP Disu vows to tackle housing deficit among junior police officers appeared first on Tribune…
Police warn against unauthorised drones in Plateau
The police say the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is the agency authorised to issue permits and approvals for drone operations in Nigeria The post Police warn against unauthorised drones in Plateau appeared…
Police detain 10, recover illicit drugs in Delta
Bright Edafe, the police spokesperson in Delta State, disclosed this in a statement issued in Warri and made available to reporters on Sunday. The post Police detain 10, recover illicit drugs in Delta appeared first on…
Police reunite 6-year-old missing child with parents
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has found a missing six-year-old boy, Haneem Hussaini Bello, and reunited him with his parents in Abuja. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi,…
Police detain new suspect over Anambra nursing student’s murder
The police said the arrest of the new suspect, Kosisochukwu Ibekwe, 26, exonerated the landlord of the deceased, earlier interrogated by operatives. The post Police detain new suspect over Anambra…
Police arrest 699 suspects, recover 31 firearms in Ebonyi
The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, Hope Okafor, disclosed this on Thursday in Abakaliki during a press conference on the command’s operational achievements. The post Police arrest 699 suspects, recover 31 firearms in…
Police rescue 2 abandoned babies in Abuja
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have rescued two abandoned newborn babies in separate incidents recorded in Kurudu and Gwagwalada Area Council. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed…
Breaking: Police mourn as high-ranking officer dies in popular northern state
Zamfara State Police mourns DCP Asbagu Aliyu Muhammad, who passed away from an undisclosed illness. His contributions and dedication will be greatly missed.
Cubana Chief Priest Slams Solomon Buchi Over Peller Police Report
Nigerian socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest has criticised relationship content creator Solomon Buchi after Buchi said he reported TikToker Peller to the Metropolitan Police over an alleged false accusation.…
2027: Police Warn Political Actors Against Incitement
.Insist incitement criminal offence under Nigeria laws Linus Aleke in Abuja The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), CSP Anietie Iniedu, has cautioned political stakeholders in
Police Rescue Abducted Woman in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have rescued an abducted woman from captivity in the state. The woman was reportedly kidnapped from her residence in Sapele by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers and whisked…
Police arrest five teenagers over multiple shop burglaries in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with separate incidents of shop breaking and burglary in the Ado-Odo area of the state, recovering stolen foodstuffs and other items. The post…
Nursing Student’s Murder During Sex Attack: Anambra Police Arrest Suspect After 82 Days
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Kosisochukwu Edward Ibekwe, in connection with the murder of 23-year-old nursing student, Miss Vivian Chilaka, 82 days after her death in Alor, Idemili…
BREAKING: Police Officers Deployed For Osun Election Remain Stranded Weeks After Poll, Complain Of Poor Welfare
BREAKING: Police Officers Deployed For Osun Election Remain Stranded Weeks After Poll, Complain Of Poor Welfare According to the sources, some of the officers are being kept in camps under difficult conditions, with…
Police Arrest Three Over Masquerade-Related Disturbance In Akwa Ibom
The suspects were arrested on August 31, 2026, following a distress call received by the Command at about 5:52 p.m. over the incident. The post Police Arrest Three Over Masquerade-Related Disturbance In Akwa Ibom…
Police Grill Key Witnesses In CCC Pastor, Wife’s Deaths Over Alleged Infidelity
Strong indications emerged at the weekend that operatives of the homicide department of the Ogun State Police Command have commenced the interrogation of key witnesses in the sudden deaths of the shepherd in-charge of…
Police Rescue 211 Kidnap Victims In Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State says it detained 6,240 suspects, recovered 156 firearms and 1,486 rounds of assorted ammunition, and rescued 211 kidnapped victims within 17 months of sustained security operations in…
2027: Police, INEC sends out strong warning, vows not to spare anyone, see details
INEC and the police have issued a strong warning to politicians ahead of the 2027 election, vowing to crack down on provocative remarks and political offences.
Bauchi: Police arrest 20-year-old man for alleged attempted culpable homicide
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Umar Sa’idu, over an alleged attempted culpable homicide following an attack on a 34-year-old resident of Karofin Madaki area of Bauchi metropolis. The…
Adamawa crash: Six killed as police speak, read details
At least six people have been killed in a fatal car crash in Adamawa state, in Nigeria’s North-East geopolitical zone, with the police reacting to the incident.
Plateau Police warn against illegal drone operations
By Golok Nanmwa JOS- The Plateau State Police Command has warned individuals and corporate organisations against operating drones without the necessary approvals, saying offenders risk arrest, confiscation of their…
5+5 policy cuts drug imports by 70%, boosts local production — NAFDAC
By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Sunday disclosed that its 5+5 policy and Ceiling List initiative have triggered a major shift in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical…
When Will the Police Prosecute Fadahunsi, Shekwolo, Buba
The delay by the Nigeria Police to arrest and prosecute the Senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi; Chairman of Kuje Area Council in Abuja, Samuel Shekwolo, and Borno State Commissioner
Customs Police Wins Zonal Command Games As Adeniyi Seeks Better Sports Facilities
The Customs Police Unit has emerged champion of the football competition at the 2026 Zone A Inter-Command Games after defeating the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command 1-0 in the final. The decisive…
Lagos event keeps late police officer’s memory, legacy alive
A Lagos squash tournament has honoured the memory and legacy of late police officer Maria Ebomah, celebrating her contributions to youth development and sports.
Tinubu’s policies intentional about future economy – NITDA DG
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Kashifu Inuwa, has stated that the policies formulated under President Bola Tinubu’s administration are focused on fostering a…
Police arrest 10 suspected vandals, recover cables in Abuja
By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has arrested 10 suspected vandals in separate operations in Kubwa, Wuye and the National Mosque area of Abuja, recovering armoured cables and a…