Police detain two suspected railway vandals in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have detained two suspected railway track vandals and recovered 40 pieces…
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Police arrest three officers over alleged murder of Kwara varsity student
Three police officers, who allegedly beat a student of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Suleiman Olayinka to death at…
Four arrested as Police investigate death, alleged rape of 2-year-old in Bauchi
Bauchi State Police Command have arrested four people in connection with the death of a two-year-old girl in Ningi local…
Two vigilante operatives killed as Police, others foil bandit attacks in Katsina
Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Military, members of the State Community Watch Corps…
Police bust kidnap syndicate in Kaduna, recover AK-47 rifle
The Kaduna State Police Command said its operatives arrested three members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate in the state. This…
Kwara: Police parade 3 over alleged involvement in culpable homicide
The Kwara State Police Command has paraded six suspects, five males and a female, for alleged involvement in offences bordering…
Insecurity: Nigerian Police to train 10,000 constables to carry arms
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that 10,000 Constables will undergo a two-week intensive drilling to enhance their firearms skills.…
Police detain dog owner, confiscate 3 dogs for mauling security guard to death
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a dog owner, Salisu Mustapha, after dogs belonging to him allegedly mauled…
Police arrest five suspected cultists in Delta, recover gun, vehicle
Operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team CP-SAT led by ASP Julius Robinson have arrested five suspected cultists in Oton Community,…
Delta NULGE Election: Council Staff petitions Police, threatens court action over exclusion
Ahead of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE’s election slated for November 8 in Delta State, a Staff…
Police burst kidnappers’ hideout, rescue 14 victims; arrest five suspects in Nasarawa
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested at least five suspected kidnappers and rescued 14 victims. According to…
Police tells court how woman forced teenager to sleep with husband
Investigating Police Officer Inspector Elizabeth Osikolu, on Monday, told an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court how a housewife,…
Police confirm dismissal of female officer, demotion of husband over viral rape video
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the dismissal of one Inspector Edith Uduma for exposing Sgt. Abraham Uzuobo in…
Police confirm death of soldier in clash with officer at Agyaragu market in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the death of a soldier following a violent altercation with a special constabulary…
Police arrest two scrap buyers for alleged vandalism, theft in Ogun
The police in Ogun State have arrested three suspects for allegedly vandalising and stealing rental equipment from a warehouse in…
Human Rights Commission condemns trial of minors for treason by police
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has condemned in its entirety the arraignment for treason of children and minors who…
BREAKING: Police arrest 130 Chinese, Nigerians for alleged cybercrime in FCT
About 130 foreigners have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, for alleged high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities relating…
Police arrest suspect who specializes in kidnapping minors in Ogun
Operatives of the Ogun State police have arrested one Onoriode Augustine, for allegedly kidnapping minors in Ijebu-Ode local government area…
Police arrest ex-convict, 6 others for ‘armed robbery’ in Ogun
The police in Ogun State have arrested a 42-year-old ex-convict, Abolaji Alese, and six others for alleged armed robbery and…
Ogun student’s autopsy concluded – Police
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, has said the autopsy of Monday Arijo has been concluded. DAILY POST…
Don urges community, police partnership to protect school students
The Head of the Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Professor Chidozie Nwafor has urged partnership…
Police suspend annual Zaar festival in Bauchi
Bauchi State Police Command has announced the suspension of the annual Zaar festival, initially scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024.…
‘I’m really sorry’ -VeryDarkMan apologizes for wearing police uniform
Social critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has apologized to the Nigeria Police Force for wearing a police uniform…
Police arrest physically challenged Man for allegedly raping 10-yr-old girl in Kogi
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a physically challenged man identified as Ojochogwu Baba for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl…
Police arrest 1,247 suspects, recover 3,172 ammunitions, rescue 64 abducted victims in October
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 1, 247 suspects including a major arms dealer and recovered 3,172…
Police arrest four suspects for stealing diamond earrings, headphones in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested four suspects for alleged stealing of diamond earring, headphones and other…
Three female police officers arrested for alleged extortion in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers for alleged involvement in extortion of motorists in Port…
Man arraigned for allegedly assaulting two Police officers
A 39-year-old man, Jegede Oluwasina, on Wednesday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting two police officers on…
Police neutralize suspected ESN member, recover arms in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has said its operatives successfully repelled an attempted attack allegedly carried out by members of…
Abducted UNN Dean regains freedom, as police foil another kidnap attempt
The kidnapped University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, senior lecturer, Prof Oguejiofo Ujam has regained freedom. Ujam, kidnapped along the Ugwuogo-Opi…
Edo: Police vow to rescue kidnapped Catholic priest unhurt
The authorities of the Nigerian Police have vowed to rescue the abducted Rev Fr Thomas Oyode, the Rector of Immaculate…
Abuja Bolt driver assault: I’m sorry, cooperating with police – Abia Rep, Alex Ikwechegh
The Abia House of Representatives member caught on camera assaulting a Bolt driver, Alex Ikwechegh, has apologized for his actions.…
Police parade six armoured cable vandals, two motorcycle thieves in Niger
No fewer than six suspected cable vandals are currently in the custody of the Niger State Police Command for stealing…
Murder of Enugu musician: Killer cop dismissed from police, remanded in prison
Police Inspector, Ozonwanji Joseph, implicated in the murder of Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba has been dismissed from Nigeria Police…
Assault of bolt driver: Police, Reps must investigate Ikwechegh – SERAP
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Nigerian police and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to…
Police investigate assault on cab driver by Abia Rep Ikwechegh
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, on Monday said it is investigating the assault of a cab driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, by…
Nasarawa Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recovers ransom
The Nasarawa State Police command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered the sum of five hundred and forty-seven thousand…
Edo community hires traditionalists to invoke curses on vandalized police station
Elders and residents of Ugbineh community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State have hired traditionalists to…
Illicit drugs: Police arrest 3 suspects in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested three suspects with illicit drugs. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan,…
Police arrest ex-Delta councillor, Ndubuisi Okechukwu for kidnapping
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a former councillor who represented Emu-Uno in Kwale LGA, Ndubisi Okechhukwu, for alleged…
Police launch investigation as gunmen kill drummer in Edo community
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed a drummer identified as HC Ikhamateh Akhumhele in Osholo community of Edo…
Gombe Police arrest man for allegedly killing abducted nephew
A 21-year-old Mubarak Haladu has been arrested by the Nigerian Police Force in Gombe state for kidnapping, culpable homicide, shop…
Murder of Enugu musician: Police chief, govt officials visit family, identify killer cop
Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, in company of top officials of the State Government, on Saturday, visited…
VeryDarkMan under investigation for use of police uniform
The Nigeria Police Force has distanced itself from the unauthorised use of its uniform and insignia by social media influencer,…
Police arrest woman who broke stepson’s bone with pestle
Enugu State Government has taken swift action regarding the disturbing case of Mrs. Ada Ogbogu, who allegedly assaulted her stepson…
NSCDC, Police Altercation: Osun CDHR condemns police highhandedness, calls for thorough investigation
The Osun State Chapter Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, has condemned the alleged unprovoked attack by personnel…
Killing of northern youths in Awka not ethnic, religion-motivated – Police
Police authorities in Anambra State have explained that the killing of seven northern youths in the state capital on Thursday…
Police refutes allegations of corruption, ill-funding to its divisions
The Nigeria Police Force has debunked reports of ill-funding and meagre allocation to its divisions, pointing out that the reports…
Police PPROs not helping us – Force PRO on reaction to crimes in Nigeria
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi has admitted that Police Public Relations Officers across the country are not living…
LG poll: Police arrest 21 suspected political thugs in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested at least 21 persons for allegedly attempting to disrupt the just-concluded local government…