Police silent as thugs unleash violence on Rivers LG secretariats
The Rivers State Police Command have remained silent amid sudden violence that erupted at several local government council secretariats on…
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Police arrest Ogun wanted rapist, armed robber
The police in Ogun State has arrested 33-year-old Olayemi Olawale Shedrack, a suspected rapist and armed robber in Ijagun, Odogbolu…
Police nab four robbery suspects, recover stolen vehicle in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command said its personnel have arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered a stolen vehicle. This…
Police arrest suspected armed robbers, recover stolen vehicle
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered a stolen vehicle. The Police…
Police arrest husband for stabbing newlywed wife to death in Lagos
Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old newlywed man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, for allegedly stabbing his 25-year-old wife, Olajumoke, to…
LG Poll: There must be no breakdown of law, order in Rivers – Jonathan warns Police, others
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has warned security agencies in Rivers State against any move that could lead to a…
Rivers crisis: Police can’t choose which court orders to obey – Lawyer, Ahiakwo
A lawyer and public issues analyst, Justice Osai Ahiakwo has said that the Nigeria Police Force cannot select which court…
Jigawa LG elections: Police enforce restriction of movement
The Jigawa State Police Command said it has concluded all the security arrangements to ensure that the local government election…
Kwara PDP leadership meets police commissioner over clampdown on members
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State on Thursday held a crucial meeting with the state…
Police nab three suspects over killing of husband, wife in Abia
Abia State Police Command has arrested three persons in connection with the killing of aged couple, Mr Jacob Udo and…
Police recover 2 stolen vehicles, guns in Ebonyi
Operatives of the Police Command in Ebonyi have arrested a man suspected of having stolen a black Prado SUV in…
Rivers LG Poll: Stay away, we don’t need your security – Fubara tells Police
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has advised the Nigeria Police Force to stay away from Saturday’s local government elections.…
Rivers LG polls: We’ll not allow elections to hold – Police
The Rivers State Police Command says it will not allow the Local Government Election scheduled for Saturday to hold. The…
Police arraign 27-year-man over alleged motorcycle theft, breach of peace
The police, on Thursday, arraigned a 27-year-old man, Yusuf Ali, over alleged stealing of motorcycle and breach of peace. The…
Sahel: Nigeria Police reiterate commitment to fighting insecurity
The Nigeria police Force says it is committed to fighting the insecurity bedeviling the country. The Inspector General of Police,…
Police arrest two women for selling three day old baby in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested two women, Tessi Ikechukwu and Lauretta Akomen, for allegedly stealing and selling a…
FCT police arrest notorious bandits planning attacks on govt institutions, others
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command have arrested four criminal elements terrorizing the territory. A statement on…
Rivers LG Poll: We never sealed RSIEC office – Police
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed claims that its officers sealed off the office of the Rivers State Independent…
Imo: Police issue warning over burning of ex-senator’s residence, National Open University’s buildings
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has cautioned the people of the state to refrain from behaviours capable…
Directors sign performance bond with Police Affairs minister for accountability, others
Directors in the Ministry of Police Affairs have signed a performance bond with the Minister, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam for the…
October 1 protest: Police deploy operatives, warn against violence in Adamawa
In preparation for the independence celebration and to ensure effective policing, especially over planned nationwide protests, the Adamawa State Police…
Anambra: Police kill gunman, recover arms, ammunition
The Police in Anambra State have gunned down a suspected secessionist operating in the Aguata area of the state. The…
October 1: Police beef up security in Kano, warn residents against protest
As the Nigerians get set for the Independence Anniversary celebration, as well the planned October 1st nationwide protest against hardship,…
Independence Anniversary: Police deploy personnel, operational assets in Niger
The Niger State Police Command has deployed personnel and operational assets for public safety and orderliness during the October 1st…
Police arrest suspects for child, motorcycle theft in Nasarawa
Police operatives in Nasarawa State have arrested two suspects in connection with separate incidents of child and motorcycle theft in…
Police arrest two for alleged car breaking, stealing in Enugu
Enugu State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged car breaking and stealing within Enugu metropolis. The Command’s Public…
Katsina: Gunshots as police, army engage kidnappers in gun duel
Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command in collaboration with soldiers, have foiled two different kidnap attempts in the state.…
Police operatives nab 50-yr-old over defilement of 4-yr-old in Delta
Operatives of the Nigeria Police, Delta State Command, have arrested and detained a 50-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 4-year-old…
It’s fake – Police debunk alleged plan of terrorist attack on UNIABUJA
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has debunked rumours of an alleged plan by terrorists to attack and abduct…
Police arrest 4 for car theft in Edo
Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested four persons for alleged stealing of a Toyota Highlander at gunpoint. Commissioner…
Oyo: Police parade suspects over alleged cable theft, robbery, defilement
The Oyo State Police Command on Friday paraded three suspects, arrested for alleged cable theft, robbery and defilement. The command’s…
Constitution review: Senators prioritise LG autonomy, state police
Senators on Friday insisted that Local Government Council autonomy, State Police and Womens’ Rights should not be an option if…
Edo : Police nab two for alleged theft of electricity transformers, cable wires
The Edo State Police Command has arrested one KC Okojie Prince, 50, for alleged theft of two electricity transformers and…
October 1 protest: Police, DSS warn against breakdown of law in Lagos
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olarenwaju Ishola, has issued a stern warning to intending protesters against unlawful acts during…
Police nab ex-convict over alleged kidnapping, armed robbery
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 40-year-old ex-convict, Richard John, over alleged kidnapping and armed robbery.…
Police arrest two ATBU students for house breaking, theft
The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended two students from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) for alleged criminal conspiracy,…
Zamfara Police arrest, parade NSCDC officials for supplying, arms, drugs to bandits
Zamfara State Police Command has arrested and paraded an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC in…
Group petitions police over rising militia attacks in Taraba
The Fulbe Development and Cultural Organisation (FUDECO) Taraba State Chapter has filed a petition over the series of killings and…
Police recover 95 vandalised rail tracks in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command said it has recovered 95 vandalised rail tracks and apprehended one suspect in connection with…
Three docked for alleged house breaking, stealing in Ibadan
The Police on Thursday in Ibadan arraigned three persons for alleged house breaking and stealing. The defendants, Folake Jimoh, Hashiru…
Ogun: Police arrest suspect as teenager dies during football match
Police officers in Ogun State have arrested Alex Eziochukwu in connection to the death of 16-year-old Jamilu Lasisi in Ibegba,…
Edo Election: Police investigates 6 persons arrested with weapons, BVAS machines
The Nigerian Police Force said it arrested six persons in Saturday’s off-cycle governorship election in Edo State. DAILY POST reports…
Suspect accused of taking woman to hotel for ritual now in FCT police custody
The FCT Police Command says it has received from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command, one Joseph…
Edo guber: Police announce post-election strategy as tension heightens
As the Edo 2024 governorship elections gradually winds to an end, the Nigeria Police Force through the Deputy Inspector General…
Edo Decides: Army, Police take over Benin city
As the electorates go to poll a few hours from now to elect a governor who will take over from…
Edo guber: Cast your votes, go home – Police advise residents
The Nigeria Police have advised residents of Edo State to cast their votes in the governorship election and return to…
Police recover 20 AK-47 rifles from gunrunner in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Command of the Nigeria Police Force said its personnel have arrested a notorious gunrunner and recovered 20…
Ogun: Man arrested for allegedly dismembering corpse of 13-yr-old-girl
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested one Ogidan Mustapha for allegedly dismembering the hands of his neighbour’s…
Police nab driver one month after murder of popular Ondo caterer
A month after the gruesome killing of a popular Akure-based caterer in Ondo State, Debbie Adene, her driver, who allegedly…
Edo Guber: NSCDC, Police identify flash spots
Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has identified 60 flash spots in Edo ahead…