Police recover tricycle, 2 locally fabricated double-barrel guns, others in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has recovered a tricycle, two locally made double-barrel guns, and several other items during a security operation in the state. The recovery followed intensified patrols aimed at tackling rising criminal activities across various communities. According to the police, the weapons and tricycle were found abandoned after suspected criminals escaped upon […]
UK to scrap police commissioners, restores neighbourhood policing
The United Kingdom government has announced plans to abolish Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) as part of a major restructuring of the country’s policing system. The move comes after repeated criticisms that the PCC model has not delivered the accountability and effectiveness it was designed to achieve. Under the new proposal, their responsibilities will be […]
Police arrest 3 over alleged abduction, killing of boy in Edo
Police operatives in Edo State have arrested three individuals accused of kidnapping and killing a young boy in the state. The tragic incident has sparked shock and anger among residents, as the victim was reported missing before news of his death was confirmed. According to police authorities, investigations began immediately after a report of the […]
Kano court jail’s 20-year-old for aiding prostitution
A magistrate court in Kano has sentenced a 20-year-old woman after finding her guilty of helping others engage in prostitution. The young woman, whose name was not immediately released, was arrested by security operatives following intelligence reports about her activities. According to court documents, she was accused of connecting people to prostitutes and benefiting financially […]
Troops arrest seven suspects in joint Benue–Taraba border operations
Security forces have arrested seven suspects during a coordinated operation along the Benue–Taraba border region. The joint mission, involving the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, was carried out to curb rising criminal activities and restore peace in communities around the border corridor. Officials say the suspects were linked to cases of armed violence, kidnapping, […]
Police confirm abduction of Kebbi deputy speaker, launch rescue operation
The Police Command in Kebbi State has confirmed the kidnapping of the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Muhammad Sama’ila-Bagudo. The incident happened on Friday night in Bagudo Local Government Area when armed men stormed the town and abducted the lawmaker shortly after he returned from observing the Isha’i prayer. According to […]
Akwa Ibom: Masquerade leader, one other arrested for alleged criminal activities, public disturbance
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a leader of a masquerade group, identified as Uwem Umana, along with another suspect, for their alleged involvement in criminal activities and public disturbance. The arrests followed a distress call from a resident who reported attacks and extortion by the masked group. According to the Police spokesperson, […]
Rescued children reunited with parents as police nab two suspects for child trafficking, conspiracy in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed that some of the children rescued from a suspected child trafficking syndicate in October 2025 have been successfully reunited with their parents. The announcement was made in a statement by DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer, on Monday. According to the statement, parents who were able […]
Imo: Police arrest 928 suspects, recover 673 live cartridges, others under six months wi
The Imo State Police Command has made remarkable progress in tackling crime, arresting 928 suspects involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, child trafficking, and other offenses within the last six months. The announcement was made by the State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Owerri. According to […]
RRS arrests street urchins harassing motorists in Lagos
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested several suspected street urchins for allegedly harassing motorists in different parts of Lagos State. The arrests were part of a coordinated sting operation aimed at curbing the activities of area boys who extort and attack drivers, especially those whose vehicles break down on highways. The operation […]