Police probe viral video of Lagos officer assaulted by mob over alleged theft
Police in Lagos have launched an investigation after a video went viral showing a police officer being assaulted by a mob. The incident reportedly happened when the officer was accused of stealing from a local market. The video has sparked public debate over mob justice and the proper ways to handle allegations of theft. Eyewitnesses […]
Police gun down suspected armed robber in Lagos dump hideout
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have shot dead a man suspected of armed robbery who was reportedly hiding in a refuse dump in Abule Egba, Lagos State. The suspect, only identified as Blessing, was killed in the early hours of Thursday during a police raid in the Katangua area of the community. Police […]
They Are Bullying IVD, It’s Getting Out of Hand – Blessing CEO Cries Out
Relationship therapist Blessing Okoro, better known as Blessing CEO, has spoken out about the arrest of her fiancé, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, popularly called IVD. She expressed her frustration and pain over what she described as unfair treatment toward him. IVD, who is a popular auto dealer, was arrested by officers of the Lagos State Police Command […]
Officers Identified and Under Interrogation Following Allegations of Harassment and N1M Extortion from Corps Members
Recently, a troubling incident involving police officers in Lagos has come to light, raising serious concerns about misconduct and accountability within the force. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that they are investigating allegations against several officers who were seen in a viral video allegedly harassing and extorting corps members. The incident took place […]
20-Year-Old Shot Dead on Lagos Street
In a tragic event in Lagos, a 20-year-old man was fatally shot by a group of assailants. The incident occurred on the streets of Okokomaiko, in the Ojo area of Lagos State, and has prompted an immediate investigation by the local police. Details of the Incident: The Lagos State Police Command reported that they were alerted […]
Police Stop Two Suicide Attempts on Third Mainland Bridge
Officers from the Lagos State Police Command stopped two people from trying to end their lives on the Third Mainland Bridge. The first incident involved a 65-year-old blind man, Ewenla Adetomiwa, who was saved after he tried to jump into the lagoon around 2:30 p.m. on September 4, 2024. The Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin […]
NLC Closes Lagos Secretariat in Ikeja
The Lagos State Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, has been closed off by the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to block workers from entering the premises. This action follows the National NLC’s directive due to the Federal Government’s failure to implement the Minimum Wage demand under President Bola Tinubu. Workers assembled at […]