Police deploy officers in Delta to churches, parks for Easter
The Delta State Police Command has deployed officers and implemented security measures to ensure a peaceful Easter celebration. Superintendent of Police Bright Edafe confirmed the deployment to journalists in Warri, saying personnel are stationed at churches, event centers, highways, parks, and other public areas, while tactical and patrol teams are ready to respond to any […]
Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue five passengers in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued five passengers along the Ugbokpo–Agatu road in Apa Local Government Area. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. during a routine patrol by officers carrying out visibility policing in the area. Security sources said the patrol team encountered suspected kidnappers in Ojantelle community who […]
Police deploy additional personnel to tackle resurgent banditry in Bauchi communities
The Nigeria Police Force has deployed additional personnel to communities in Bauchi State following renewed cases of bandit attacks. The move is aimed at restoring calm and protecting residents from further violence. Security sources said the deployment includes tactical teams and increased patrols in affected areas. The police assured the public that they are working […]
Lagos launches aerial surveillance patrols to boost crime fighting
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund has introduced aerial surveillance patrols to strengthen crime prevention across Lagos State. The initiative is being carried out in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force Airwing Command, aiming to improve intelligence gathering and rapid response to security threats. According to LSSTF Executive Secretary, Ayo Ogunsan, the patrols mark a […]
Reform correctional system to focus on rehabilitation – IHRC-RFT
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT) has called for urgent reforms to correctional systems, urging authorities to prioritize rehabilitation instead of punishment alone. The group said prisons should help offenders rebuild their lives and return to society as responsible citizens. It stressed that focusing only on penalties does not reduce crime […]
Sweden outlines new prison regime for offenders as young as 13
The government of Sweden has announced a new prison framework that will allow offenders as young as 13 to serve sentences for serious crimes starting in July. The reform lowers the age of criminal responsibility from 15 and is part of a broader strategy to tackle rising violent offences linked to youth gangs. Officials say […]
Police in Kano unveil enhanced security measures for Ramadan
Nigeria’s Kano Police Command has announced strengthened security arrangements across Kano as Muslims begin the Ramadan fast. Authorities say the measures are designed to keep residents safe during prayers, night gatherings, and other religious activities throughout the holy period. In a statement signed by police spokesperson Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the command said the plan is […]
Anambra NDLEA boss laments high in-take of hard drugs by youths
The Anambra State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed serious concern over the increasing use of hard drugs among young people in the state. The NDLEA boss described the trend as disturbing and warned that it poses a major threat to the future of the youths and society at large. […]
Police detain 52 suspects, recover firearms, ammunition in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against crime, with the arrest of 52 suspects and the recovery of firearms and ammunition within one week. The arrests were made between January 24 and January 30, following coordinated security operations across different parts of the state. According to the Command’s spokesperson, […]
Osun Amotekun arrests suspect after foiled Ilesa–Ibadan highway robbery
Operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, have arrested a suspected armed robber, Chinedu Eze, following a foiled robbery on the Ilesa–Ibadan Expressway. The arrest came after a motorist, Maxwell Phillips from Benue State, alerted Amotekun patrols in the early hours of Wednesday about suspicious activities by armed men along the highway. […]