Nasarawa police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged k!lling of suspected internet fraudster
The Nasarawa State Police Command has started a search for a herbalist known only as Alfa. He is suspected of being involved in a ritual killing and an attempted murder in Mararaba. The case came to light after a report was filed by Jamilu Abubakar, a member of a local vigilante group. Abubakar reportedly took […]
Flood prevention: Osun govt demolishes 30 buildings along waterways
Osun State has taken a bold step to protect residents from possible flooding by demolishing about 30 illegal buildings found on waterways. The affected structures were located in swampy areas and along riverbanks, places considered dangerous during periods of heavy rain. The move came after the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) issued warnings about potential flooding […]
Kano police investigate killing of governor’s aide, mob attack on robbery suspects
The Kano State Police are looking into two different events that happened in Kwalwa Quarters, within Kano Municipal Local Government Area. The first event took place on August 4, 2025, around 7:30 pm. Unknown attackers entered the home of Sadiq Shu’aibu, also known as Sadiq Gentle. During the attack, he was stabbed and robbed of […]
PoS operator electrocuted as high-tension wire falls on him in Anambra
A heartbreaking incident has occurred in Nibo, a community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, where a newly married Point-of-Sale (PoS) operator was electrocuted after a high-tension wire fell on him. The unfortunate event happened over the weekend while the young man was standing outside his shop. His shop was located directly […]
Police arrest four over m8rder of commercial motorcyclist in Ondo
Four people have been arrested by the Ondo State Police for the armed robbery and murder of a 25-year-old commercial motorcyclist named Nwike Sabbat in Ondo town. The attackers took his motorcycle and valuables before shooting him. The Police Commissioner, Adebowale Lawal, said that after receiving credible information, police officers arrested one suspect, Adeife Adewumi. […]
Eight children rushed to hospital after summer camp ‘poisoning’ as man ,76, is arrested by police
Eight children have been taken to the hospital after a suspected poisoning incident at a summer holiday camp in Leicestershire. Police responded to an emergency report after several kids suddenly fell ill while attending a camp on Canal Lane, Stathern. Medical teams from East Midlands Ambulance Service quickly arrived at the scene. They set up […]
Two arrested for throwing suspected chicken thief into burning fire
Two men have been taken into police custody in Nyamira County, Kenya, after a disturbing case of mob justice involving a suspected chicken thief. The violent incident happened on July 26, 2025, in Matongo, Nyamira North. A man accused of stealing a chicken was brutally attacked by a group of people. The two suspects, James […]
How Long Will You Be Serving Food? – Wike Chides Peter Obi
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has made fun of Peter Obi, Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, for serving food at a party. He said Obi’s action was shameful and only meant to trick people into thinking he is humble. Wike made the comments during the launch of the New Edo Line […]
Police stops pro-Peter Obi rally in Kaduna, vows to arrest violators
Supporters of Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, were planning a rally in Kaduna to mark his birthday. But the event has now been cancelled following a directive from the Kaduna State Police Command. According to the police, the rally posed serious security concerns. They received intelligence that some criminals were […]
Kano explosion caused by unexploded ordnance, not IED – Police
Police in Kano have explained that the recent explosion in the eastern part of the state was caused by old military bombs, not a terrorist device as some people first thought. This was confirmed after a special police team carried out an investigation. The team, which specializes in handling dangerous explosives and chemicals, studied the […]