Osun CP charges newly promoted officers to be more dedicated to duty
The Commissioner of Police in Osun State has charged newly promoted officers to see their elevation as a call to greater responsibility and dedication to duty. He encouraged them to uphold professionalism and remain committed to protecting lives and property across the state. Speaking during a brief ceremony, the police chief reminded the officers that […]
Man Caught With 4 Human Heads In Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, Gafaru Rasaki, for allegedly exhuming human remains from a cemetery in Sagamu and being found in possession of four human heads. The arrest took place on January 21, 2026, according to the state police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi. Police investigations revealed that Rasaki unlawfully dug up […]
Kano residents alarmed as armed herdsman roams streets in broad daylight
Residents of Kano State have expressed serious concern after a video emerged online showing a herdsman openly carrying a firearm while moving cattle along a busy road. The incident, which reportedly occurred in the Dawanau area, has raised fresh questions about public safety in the state. The video, shared widely on social media, shows the […]
LASEMA records 173 deaths in 1,156 emergencies across Lagos in 2025
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reported that 173 lives were lost during 1,156 emergency incidents recorded across Lagos State in 2025. The data, released as part of the agency’s annual emergency response review, also showed a drop in the total number of emergencies compared to 2024, suggesting gradual improvements in safety and […]
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, […]
Police nab suspected kidnappers in Ondo, vow to track other gang members
Three suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command during a routine stop-and-search operation at Ibule Junction along Ilara-Mokin Road in Ifedore Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Umar, Muhammadu, and Sabiu, were found with a machete, a locally fabricated revolver, a live cartridge, and a Bajaj motorcycle. The police spokesperson, […]
Body of missing man recovered from Obalende Underbridge Canal in Lagos
The body of a young man who had been missing for several days has been recovered from the Obalende Underbridge Canal on Lagos Island, bringing a sad end to the search for him. Residents in the area said the man had been living under the bridge for a long time and was familiar to people […]
Police arrest man over bomb threat messages to Lagos schools
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man, Kosiso Chukwem-Nenyem, over alleged bomb threat messages sent to two schools in the Ikeja Government Reserved Area (GRA). The arrest followed reports by school officials who received alarming WhatsApp messages claiming that explosive devices had been planted within their school premises, triggering fear among staff, students, […]
FCTA evacuates 607 beggars, mentally challenged off Abuja streets
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has evacuated no fewer than 607 beggars and mentally challenged persons from major streets of Abuja. The exercise was carried out as part of efforts to improve public safety, restore order, and enhance the image of the nation’s capital. Officials explained that the operation targeted areas with heavy human […]
Anti-kidnapping Protest: PRP Chieftain, Ndidi Key raises alarms over arrest of AAU students
Patience Ndidi Ofure-Key, former PRP presidential aspirant and Edo State governorship candidate, has raised concerns over the reported arrest of Ambrose Alli University students following a violent anti-kidnapping protest in Ekpoma. She described the alleged raids on hostels and detention of students as acts of intimidation rather than genuine public safety measures, stressing that democracy […]