Lifeless Body Discovered Under Okefia Flyover in Osun
On Friday, December 27, panic gripped residents of Osogbo, Osun State, when the lifeless body of a man was found under the Okefia Flyover. Eyewitnesses revealed that the man was partially unclad, but the cause of his death remains unclear. A local trader named Chibuzor explained that the body was first noticed around midday, leading […]
Oyo Police Present 15 Suspected Cultists and Robbers Arrested
The Oyo State Police Command has taken action against rising crime in Ibadan by arresting 15 suspected cultists and armed robbers. The arrests were announced on Monday at the Command headquarters in Eleyele by the State Commissioner of Police, Ayodele Sonubi. While addressing journalists, Sonubi expressed concern about the growing problem of cultism in the […]
Airport e-gates aided arrest of 10 wanted persons – Nigerian Govt
The Nigerian government has revealed that the e-gates installed at five of the country’s international airports have helped authorities arrest 10 wanted individuals. This was shared by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. The e-gates are part of an advanced border control system linked to data from […]
FCT Police Stops Notorious Car Theft Ring , Recover Vehicles (photo)
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully broken up a notorious car theft syndicate, arresting one of its members and recovering several stolen vehicles. The operation was carried out with the help of digital tracking technology, which played a key role in locating the stolen cars. On November 10, 2024, SP Josephine Adeh, […]
Police to Issue Security Clearances for Taxi and Bus Drivers in Abuja Starting in 2025 – Wike
Starting in January 2025, taxi and bus drivers in Abuja will need to get security clearances from the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services. This decision was announced by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to combat kidnapping and robbery incidents known as ‘one-chance’ crimes […]
Troops Arrest Three Suspects in Crackdown on Kidnapping Syndicate in Taraba
In a decisive operation to combat crime, troops from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) successfully dismantled a notorious kidnapping gang in Taraba State. This gang had been terrorizing the residents of Jalingo and Lau Local Government Areas. The operation began on October 22, 2024, when […]
Police Arrest 10,852 Suspects in Three Months, Focus on Security for Ondo Election
Over the past three months, the MetroPolice have successfully arrested 10,852 suspects across the country for various crimes, including kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, and other serious offenses. This large-scale operation was part of the police force’s effort to reduce crime and ensure the safety of citizens. The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, shared this development […]
Army Arrests Three Suspects with Weapons in Delta State
In a significant security operation, troops from the Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe apprehended three suspects in Delta State who were found in possession of a large cache of weapons. The suspects, named Abel Festus, Ramsey Akporoyibo, and Stephen Omah, were intercepted while traveling in a Lexus RX 350 with the registration number YAB […]
Police Arrest Two Men with Gunpowder Hidden in Garri Bags in Anambra State
In a major security operation, the Anambra State Police Command has arrested two men after discovering a large quantity of gunpowder concealed in bags of garri. This significant breakthrough occurred on Sunday when the police, in collaboration with other security forces, conducted a routine intelligence-driven patrol along the pillar-pole area of Aguata, Anambra State. According […]
Police and JTF Recover 3 Explosives and Abandoned Vehicles in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command, in partnership with the Joint Task Force (JTF), has made significant strides in tackling criminal activities within the state. In a coordinated operation carried out recently, they successfully recovered three unexploded bombs and two abandoned vehicles in Ihiala Local Government Area. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, […]