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Gunmen kill two policemen, set station, operation van ablaze in Abia
Unknown gunmen have killed two policemen and burnt buildings and a patrol van at the Uratta Police Division, in Aba, Abia State. The post Gunmen kill two policemen, set station, operation van ablaze in Abia appeared…
Police take over King’s College premises
After days of protest by parents, a contingent of policemen drawn from various formations in Lagos State on Wednesday took over the premises of Kings College, Onikan, Lagos. The post Police take over King’s College…
Kogi: Corporal allegedly kills policewoman lover, commits suicide
A police corporal, identified as Amos Yusuf, has reportedly shot and killed his girlfriend, Woman Corporal Grace Abraham, before turning the The post Kogi: Corporal allegedly kills policewoman lover, commits suicide…
Four police officers, seven civilians killed in Benue community attack
Suspected armed herders have killed four policemen and seven civilians in an attack on Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Read More:…
Protest as Police barricade Venue of Anti-Tinubu meeting in Kano
Some members of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ movement have kicked against blockade of the venue where they were to hold a meeting. Abba Hikima, a lawyer and one of the conveners of the movement, raised the alarm that policemen…
Probe begins after Kogi policeman kills female colleague, self
The Kogi State Police Command has begun an investigation after a corporal allegedly shot dead his female colleague before shooting himself in Ajaokuta. Read More:…
Presidential Working Group Submits Draft National Policing Bill For Review
The proposed National Policing Bill seeks to establish the constitutional and legislative framework for a dual policing structure, comprising a Federal Police Service and State Police Services. The post Presidential…
2027: Police’ll make Nigerians proud in elections – IGP assure
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has assured Nigerians that police would ensure professionalism during the forthcoming general election. The post 2027: Police’ll make Nigerians proud in elections –…
State police: National policing bill 90% ready — Gbajabiamila
The National Policing Bill to establish state police is 90% ready for transmission to the National Assembly, says Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila. Read More:…
Rivers: Police rescue kidnap victim, nab two suspects
The operatives of Rivers State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped victim and arrested two suspects linked to the abduction. The post Rivers: Police rescue kidnap victim, nab two suspects appeared first on Vanguard…
Police Smash Notorious Child-Trafficking Syndicate In Ebonyi, Rescue Three Abducted Children
The Police Command urged members of the public seeking to adopt or foster children to strictly adhere to official legal channels through authorised government ministries. The post Police Smash Notorious…
Delta: Police rescue 48-year-old woman, arrest 54 suspected cultists
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of a 48-year-old woman who was kidnapped on Wednesday in The post Delta: Police rescue 48-year-old woman, arrest 54 suspected cultists appeared first on Tribune…
Rivers Police nab 5 kidnappers who lure victims through dating sites
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested five kidnappers who specialise in luring their victims through online dating sites. The post Rivers Police nab 5 kidnappers who lure victims through dating…
Rochas Okorocha Arrested, Released After One-Hour Interrogation — Police
The arrest reportedly followed Okorocha’s failure to honour previous police invitations in connection with the ongoing investigation. The post Rochas Okorocha Arrested, Released After One-Hour Interrogation — Police…
Kano assembly begins review of state police bill
The Kano State House of Assembly, said it has formally received the State Police Bill and commenced its legislative review without delay. The post Kano assembly begins review of state police bill appeared first on…
Oyo police arrest man who travelled from Anambra to avenge brother’s death
The Oyo State police command has arrested a man who allegedly travelled from Anambra State to avenge his brother’s death, recovering a pistol and a cartridge from him. The post Oyo police arrest man who travelled from…
Police nab 47 ‘security operatives’ at Bauchi polling units
Bauchi Police Command has arrested 47 persons allegedly posing as state-owned security operatives and carrying guns, cutlasses and sticks The post Police nab 47 ‘security operatives’ at Bauchi polling units appeared…
Police arrest alleged fake lawyer after 10 years of impersonation
The police said the arrest followed a discreet investigation by operatives of the command after receiving a petition that the suspect allegedly obtained money by false pretence. The post Police arrest alleged fake…
Four Kidnap Victims Rescued As Police Foil Bandit Attack In Katsina
Police said the operation followed a distress call reporting the abduction of three women from Makwanta Village in the early hours of Wednesday. The post Four Kidnap Victims Rescued As Police Foil Bandit Attack In…
Bauchi: Police arrest five suspects for defilement of minors
Bauchi State Police Command has declared that in the last one week, five innocent girls - aged 4, 6, 8, 10 and 11 - have had their The post Bauchi: Police arrest five suspects for defilement of minors appeared first on…
Police Pay N39.9m To Families Of 51 Deceased Officers, Arrest 6 Suspects In Akwa Ibom
The Nigeria Police Force has presented a welfare package totalling N39,967,409.28 to 51 families and next-of-kin of deceased police officers in Akwa Ibom State. The beneficiaries, comprising families of officers who…
Oyo: Police present N37.9m insurance cheques to families of 48 fallen officers
The Oyo State Police Command has presented insurance cheques totalling ₦37,889,857.87 to families of 38 police officers who died in the line of duty while in service. The cheques were presented on Thursday, September…
Osun Assembly passes resolution on state police
The Osun State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the resolution in support of the creation of State Police. The post Osun Assembly passes resolution on state police appeared first on Vanguard News.
Police Arrest Youth In Zamfara Over Viral Video Threatening Christians
The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Bello, said the command is committed to protecting all residents, regardless of their religious affiliations. The post Police Arrest Youth In Zamfara Over Viral Video Threatening…
Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing 80-Year-Old Father In Katsina
The police said that the suspect allegedly confessed to striking his father on the head with a stick, inflicting the injuries that resulted in his death. The post Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing 80-Year-Old…
Presidency excited as state police bill gets 24 states’ approval
The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has expressed satisfaction that the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026... The post Presidency excited as state police bill gets 24 states’ approval…
Benue: Police engage kidnappers in gun battle, rescue 8 victims
The Police in Benue State on Friday rescued eight victims abducted along the Ankpenchi-Ogobia axis of Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. State Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, said the eight rescued…
Yobe Police Secure 198 Convictions, Arrest 240 Suspects
The Yobe State Police Command has secured 198 convictions and arrested 240 suspects over various criminal offences as part of its intensified crime-fighting operations in the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Usman…
Police rescue abducted persons, kill suspected kidnappers in Niger
Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, says the victims were abducted on 10 September, at about 7:30 p.m. The post Police rescue abducted persons, kill suspected kidnappers in Niger appeared first on Premium…
Nasarawa Police Pay N30.8m Insurance Benefits To Families Of Deceased Officers
The Nasarawa State Police Command has distributed Group Life Assurance and Group Personal Accident benefits totalling N30,845,424.03 to families of police officers who died while serving under the command. The cheques…
Police rescue abducted cleric in Ebonyi
The police recovered a locally made Beretta pistol and a stolen mobile phone in separate operations in the state. The post Police rescue abducted cleric in Ebonyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Police Rescue Abducted Cleric In Ebonyi
The State's Police command’s Spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the developments in a press statement released on Saturday, detailing how police operatives foiled the kidnapping of a Methodist Church minister and…
Police arrest two suspects over alleged murder of step-brother
Police said the suspects allegedly killed their 46-year-old step-brother following an allegation that he stole their elder sister’s bag. The post Police arrest two suspects over alleged murder of step-brother appeared…
Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Three Minors In Ogun
The police said that the victims were rescued from the residence of one of the suspects. The post Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Three Minors In Ogun appeared first on Channels Television.
Police arrest 35-year-old man over alleged rape of 11-year-old girl
According to the police, the father alleged that Mr Bright lured the girl and sexually assaulted her before leaving her at a location within the community. The post Police arrest 35-year-old man over alleged rape of…
Police detain 28-year-old for robbing POS operator at gunpoint
The police said, “A Beretta-like pistol and an expended 9mm ammunition shell were recovered from him, while the suspect has confessed to the crime during interrogation.” The post Police detain 28-year-old for robbing…
Reps probe Navy, Police, Customs, others over recovered assets
The House of Representatives has summoned officials of the Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Police Force... The post Reps probe Navy, Police, Customs, others over recovered…
Police present N26.4m insurance payout to families of 52 fallen officers in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has presented cheques worth N26.4m to the families of 52 police officers who died in active service under an insurance scheme. Read More:…
Police Foil Railway Vandalism, Arrest Four Suspects With 70 Stolen Sleepers In Katsina
The police said a thorough search uncovered 70 railway sleepers carefully concealed behind 17 bags of animal feed in what investigators believe was an attempt to evade detection. The post Police Foil Railway Vandalism,…
Cross River: Police detain theatre assistant over alleged unauthorised surgery
Cross River Police Command has arrested a theatre assistant over an alleged unauthorised The post Cross River: Police detain theatre assistant over alleged unauthorised surgery appeared first on Tribune Online.