Crime

Security Operatives Arrest Farmer for Alleged Murder of Herder

Web News 25 November 2023 132 0

By Adenitan Akinola A combined security team involving operatives of the Nigeria Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Osun State has arrested a farmer, Paul Amaechi, over the alleged killing of a herder, whose name could not be immediately ascertained, for grazing cattle on Continue Reading

Crime

Gunmen on Motorcycles Kill Man in Sagamu

Web News 11 November 2023 229 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State Police command has recovered the remains of a middle-aged man who was allegedly shot by unidentified gunmen in Sagamu area of the state. The Police Public Relations officer, Miss Omolola Odutola who confirmed the incident in a statement said the body of the deceased was found during a police patrol […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Nab UNIPORT Student for Alleged Ritual Killing of Lover

Web News 27 October 2023 283 0

Rivers State Police Command has paraded one Damian Okoligwe, a 400-level student of Petroleum Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT, for allegedly killing his 20-year-old ex-lover for money ritual. The suspect had reportedly killed, dismembered and sacked the body of his former girlfriend, Justina Otuene, a 300-level student in the Department of Bio-Chemistry, Continue Reading

Security

Makinde Boosts Security with Operational Vehicles

Web News 26 October 2023 270 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented an additional 30 security operational vehicles to strategic security agencies in the state to sustain its security architecture. Governor Makinde during the official handing over of the vehicles to the security agencies at the Car Park of the Governor’s Office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan said […]Continue Reading

Security

IGP Approves Conference, Retreat for Senior Officers

Web News 21 October 2023 238 0

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the fourth edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers across the nation. The Nigeria Police Force made this known in an official statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, via X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday. The conference and retreat […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Says ‘Killaboi’ Declared Wanted for Girlfriend’s Death Nabbed

Web News 21 October 2023 360 0

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed the arrest of one Benjamin ‘Killaboi’ Nnanyereugo, who was declared wanted in Nigeria for allegedly killing his girlfriend, by the Sierra Leonean police. Recall that on October 11 the Lagos State Police Command declared Benjamin Nnanyereugo wanted for the murder of his girlfriend, Augusta Continue Reading

Crime

Otukpo DPO, 3 Officers among Benue Bank Robbery Causalities – Police

Web News 21 October 2023 437 0

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in charge of Otukpo, Chief Superintendent, CSP, John Adikwu and three other police officers lost their lives in bloody Friday afternoon bank robbery in Otukpo town. Recalled that heavily armed men in two Hilux vans and a car stormed commercial banks in […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Police Hunt for Suspected Killer of Maryland Judge

Web News 20 October 2023 188 0

Maryland police are hunting for a suspect in the killing of a judge, who was shot outside his home and later died in a hospital on Thursday. Police have identified the victim as Washington County Circuit Court Associate Judge Andrew Wilkinson, 52, of Hagerstown. The local sheriff’s office says it is looking for Pedro Argote, […]Continue Reading

Crime

Oyo Police Nab Jackers with Stolen Truck Load of N500m Rugs

Web News 13 October 2023 735 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Police in Oyo State have apprehended a criminal gang who specializes in Hijacking and Diversion of trailers loaded with valuable items on the Highway across the State.   The Gang, Moses Olatunji, Lawal Adeshina and Teslim Olapade were arrested at their hideout at Ring Road area of Ibadan.  Parading the gang alongside twenty eight […]Continue Reading

Security

Makinde Asks Police to Reduce Roadblocks

Web News 11 October 2023 244 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has appealed to the Oyo State command of the Nigeria Police to consider reducing the number of roadblocks mounted on highways by its operatives in order not to create apprehension in the minds of prospective Investors willing to do business in the state. He made the appeal […]Continue Reading

Crime

Kano Police Nab Serial Thief with 890 Mobile Devices

Web News 28 September 2023 299 0

A serial mobile phone thief, Ibrahim Adamu has been nabbed in Kano state. The phone thief was arrested with Eight Hundred and Ninety (890) Mobile Phones phones. A statement released by the police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, says the Police Command was following up on a Public outcry received from the coordinators of Dansulaika GSM […]Continue Reading

Crime

Abiodun Orders Mop up of Cultists over Renewed Clashes

Web News 18 September 2023 235 0

By Olusegun Folarin Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has directed security agencies in the State to rid Sagamu and its environs of the menace of cultists and cult-related activities in the state. Governor Abiodun in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran said the directive became necessary in the wake of renewed […]Continue Reading

Crime

Notorious Thug “Emir” Lands in Force Headquarters

Web News 15 September 2023 661 0

By Adenitan Akinola  The Anti-kidnapping Unit of the Police in Osun State has arrested a notorious thug, Oyeyemi Ajagungbade Olalekan popularly known as ‘Emir,’ and whisked him to the force headquarters. Olalekan was declared wanted by the Osun Police Command on 2nd July 2022 for alleged murder, cultist, and armed robbery, before he was later […]Continue Reading

Human Angle

Police Commence Investigation into Mohbad’s Death

Web News 15 September 2023 286 0

By Abisola Oluremi The Nigerian Police Force has commenced comprehensive investigations into the sudden death of the popular hip-hop artist, Mr Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad who recently passed away.  A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, says the Lagos State Command has been directed to unravel Continue Reading

Politics

OSHA Calls for Curb on Police Excesses, Tells OSEMSAS GM to Step Aside

Web News 14 September 2023 276 0

By Mojisola Oladele Osun State House of Assembly has called on the State Commissioner of Police to curb the excesses of some bad eggs amongst the Nigerian Police Force, following an alleged seizure of a motorcycle belonging to a young man from Inisha town.  The Lawmakers made the Call following an issue under matters of Urgent […]Continue Reading

Security

AIG Oladimeji Visits Ooni, Solicits Support in Tackling Crime

Web News 9 September 2023 247 0

By Folake Oye Traditional rulers have been encouraged to support in the fight against crime and criminality for the society to be secured. The Assistant Inspector General Zone XI Command, Osogbo in Osun State, Mr Olarewaju Oladimeji made the call during his official visit to the Ooni’s Palace in ile,-Ife. Mr oladimeji commended Oba Enitan […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Parade Final Year Student for Murder

Web News 30 August 2023 238 0

Men of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 24-year-old final-year student of the University of Port Harcourt, Victor Ochonogor, for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Success Regha, to death on Monday. Ochonogor, a student of Applied and Industrial Chemistry, reportedly committed the offence at 10, Osahon Street, Ogheghe Quarters, off Sapele Road, Benin City. […]Continue Reading

Security

PSC Orders Four DIGs to Retire Compulsorily

Web News 28 August 2023 203 0

The Police Service Commission has ordered four senior Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Jitiboh, Hafiz Inuwa and Adeleke Bode to immediately proceed on compulsory retirement for failing to retire following the appointment of their colleague, Olukayode Egbetokun, as the acting Inspector-General of Police. The PSC, however, approved the Continue Reading

Crime

Man in Ogun Police Custody over Fresh Human Corpse  

Web News 27 August 2023 289 0

The Police Command in Ogun said one Babatunde Kolawole, allegedly found with a fresh male human corpse, was arrested and handed over to its personnel at Ado/Odo-Ota area of the state. SP Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Ota, Ogun, said the suspect was […]Continue Reading

Crime

Viral Video: Police Arrest Inspector Assaulting Young Man

Web News 24 August 2023 284 0

The Imo State Police Command has arrested an Inspector of Police seen in a viral video assaulting a young man. The incident, which happened in Owerri, the state capital, had elicited reactions as many condemned the inhumane act meted out to the victim. Responding to a call for the arrest of the erring cop, the […]Continue Reading

Crime

Security Operatives Begin Search for Corps Member Abducted in Zamfara

Web News 24 August 2023 262 0

The National Youth Service Corps has said its Director General, Brig. Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed is working with the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and the military brigade to secure the release of eight corps members kidnapped in Zamfara State on Saturday. The NYSC Director, Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, made the […]Continue Reading

Security

Ex-IGPs End Retreat, Offer Suggestions for Redefining Police

Web News 24 August 2023 337 0

By Iyabo Adebisi In a bid to realize a bright future for Nigeria Police in terms of professionalism and dedication, government must channel investments into education, technology-driven policing, and foster community engagement and collaboration. This was the position of former Inspectors-General of Police at a retreat held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.  Reading Continue Reading

Crime

Police Seize Cars, Cash in Anti-Money Laundering Raids

Web News 17 August 2023 450 0

Singapore police have seized about S$1bn ($735m; £578m) – including luxury homes, cars and watches – in one of its biggest anti-money laundering probes. Gold bars, designer handbags, wine and S$23m in cash were among the items seized in the raids. Police arrested ten people in the operation, all of whom held foreign passports. Raids […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Arraign Accountant, Mother for Alleged N1bn, $975,102 Fraud

Web News 17 August 2023 392 0

A chartered accountant, Omafume Ayinuola, and her mother, Lydia Ehrievuyere, have been arraigned by the police before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly laundering N1,072,254,411 and  $975,102.58. The daughter and mother were arraigned alongside their company, Patridia Resources Limited, before Justice Nicholas Oweibo, by the Force Criminal Investigation Continue Reading

Crime

Police Parade Father, Son for Kidnapping

Web News 2 August 2023 343 0

By Adenitan Akinola  Osun State police command has apprehended a middle-aged man, Adamu Saliu, and his 15-year-old son for allegedly abducting church worshipers during a night vigil in Odu area in Osun State. The father and Son were among the other 14 suspects paraded on Tuesday at the police headquarters in Osogbo, Osun State capital. Also, […]Continue Reading