Police neutralise IED planted by terrorists in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully made safe an improvised explosive device (IED) reportedly planted by suspected terrorists along the Danjibga–Kunchin Kalgo road in Tsafe Local Government Area. The operation helped prevent a possible attack on commuters and residents using the route. According to the police, the explosive was discovered during a coordinated security […]
Police arrest three over N10m blackmail plot in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) have arrested three suspects over an alleged cyber blackmail scheme involving the demand of ₦10 million from a woman. The suspects—two men and a woman—were picked up after the victim reported ongoing threats linked to her private photographs. According to the PSFU spokesperson, DSP Ovie Ewhubare, […]
Police arrest landlady for allegedly poisoning tenant’s 3-year-old son in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old woman, Nafisat Lateef, for allegedly poisoning a three-year-old boy, Abdulrasheed, in Odigbo Local Government Area. The incident reportedly followed a dispute between the suspect and the child’s mother, Rofiyat, at their residence in Omifon community. According to DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the state police spokesperson, Nafisat allegedly […]
Lagos truck driver sentenced to life imprisonment for killing FRSC officer
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has described the life imprisonment sentence handed to a Lagos truck driver, Okpara Onyekachi, as a major win for justice and road safety in Nigeria. The judgment followed a tragic incident that led to the death of a serving FRSC officer while on duty, reinforcing the consequences of reckless […]
Police in India arrest two Nigerians over alleged fraud
Police in Gurugram, Haryana State, India, have arrested two Nigerian nationals over an alleged online fraud scheme that reportedly cost company workers about 10 lakh rupees, estimated at ₦15 million. The suspects, identified as Ojo Uyiosa and James, were arrested on January 31 at Nathupur village following an investigation by the Cyber Crime East Police […]
Man Caught With 4 Human Heads In Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, Gafaru Rasaki, for allegedly exhuming human remains from a cemetery in Sagamu and being found in possession of four human heads. The arrest took place on January 21, 2026, according to the state police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi. Police investigations revealed that Rasaki unlawfully dug up […]
NSCDC Arrests Two Islamic Clerics Over Abuse Of Qur’anic Pupils In Ondo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two Islamic clerics in Owo, Ondo State, for allegedly torturing and abusing two minors under their care. The suspects, Adebodun Muideen (30) of Al-Balaagul-Mubeen Arabic and Islamic Centre, and Oladejo Musiliu (35) of Abdullah Arabic and Islamic Centre, were apprehended following a complaint filed by […]
Man arrested over unlawful possession of 4 human heads in Sagamu
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a man, Gafaru Rasaki, for unlawfully possessing four human heads in Sagamu. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi. According to the statement, Rasaki was apprehended on January 21, 2026, by officers of the Shakura […]
Police rescue two, arrest suspected Kidnapper in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police have successfully rescued two individuals and arrested a man suspected of involvement in kidnapping activities across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed this in a statement released on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. According to the statement, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, police patrols rescued a man […]
Landlord arrested for de-roofing tenant’s apartment in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a landlord, identified as Samuel Frimpong, over allegations of illegally removing the roof of his tenant’s apartment in the Mgbuoba area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The incident reportedly happened at Chief Chike Street and has sparked public concern over unlawful eviction practices. The tenant, Anozie Tochukwu, said […]