Police, Kano govt, civil society launch youth summit to combat hate speech
The Kano State Police Command, working with the Kano State Government and civil society groups, has organised a Youth Forum Summit to tackle the growing spread of hate speech and fake news. The event brought together young people and key stakeholders to promote peace and responsible communication as political activities gradually build up toward the […]
Police nab 2 suspects over alleged ritual killing of minor in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged ritual killing of a minor in the state. The arrests followed intelligence reports and investigations linked to the disappearance and death of the young victim, which had caused outrage and fear within the local community. According to police sources, the suspects […]
Police arrest two suspected gunrunners, recover ammunition in Katsina
Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered six AK-47 magazines and 305 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition. The arrests took place on January 27, 2026, at about 2:00 p.m., during an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation along the Zaria–Funtua Road, the police spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq, said. The suspects were intercepted while riding a […]
Couple arrested in Lagos for faking kidnap, extorting N10 million from families
A husband and wife in Lagos, identified as Fred and Goodness, have been arrested by the police for allegedly faking their own kidnapping to extort ₦10 million from family members and close associates. The incident reportedly happened in early January and shocked relatives who believed the couple were in real danger. Police sources revealed that […]
Ebonyi: Police detain officers for alleged murder of motorcyclist
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the detention of officers allegedly involved in the shooting and killing of a motorcycle rider in Abakaliki. The incident occurred on January 27, 2026, around 10:30 pm near Hariz Filling Station along the busy Abakaliki-Enugu highway. Preliminary reports indicate that operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Abakaliki, […]
Police arrest six for hacking telecoms firm
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six individuals for allegedly hacking into a major telecommunication company in Nigeria. The suspects are accused of unlawfully accessing the company’s core systems, according to a statement issued by the Force Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday. The suspects reportedly diverted airtime and mobile data valued at N7.7 billion during […]
Bandits kill three police officers in Katsina ambush
Three police officers have been confirmed dead following an ambush by suspected bandits in Katsina State. The attack occurred along the Guga–Bakori road in Bakori Local Government Area, highlighting the persistent security challenges facing the state despite ongoing patrols and counter-crime efforts. According to the Katsina State Police Command, the incident happened around 12:44 p.m. […]
Police nab suspected kidnappers in Ondo, vow to track other gang members
Three suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command during a routine stop-and-search operation at Ibule Junction along Ilara-Mokin Road in Ifedore Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Umar, Muhammadu, and Sabiu, were found with a machete, a locally fabricated revolver, a live cartridge, and a Bajaj motorcycle. The police spokesperson, […]
Police arrest man over bomb threat messages to Lagos schools
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man, Kosiso Chukwem-Nenyem, over alleged bomb threat messages sent to two schools in the Ikeja Government Reserved Area (GRA). The arrest followed reports by school officials who received alarming WhatsApp messages claiming that explosive devices had been planted within their school premises, triggering fear among staff, students, […]
62yr old man, five others arrested over possession of weapons, ammunition in Delta
Security operatives in Delta State have arrested a 62-year-old man and five others for allegedly being in possession of firearms and ammunition. The suspects were picked up by the Delta State Police Command’s Buffalo Patrol Team during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Head Bridge boundary between Anambra and Delta states. The arrest took place […]