3 d. ago Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The inhabitants of Agbede community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State have raised the concern over the spate of kidnapping and killing in the community and its surrounding villages by suspected herdsmen. The community in their protest match to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police, […] The post Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra Police Apprehend Man For Alleged Rape, Killing Of Teenage Boy

Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have arrested a suspect, identified as Chidiebere Mbene, for allegedly killing a secondary school student, Nwokedi Somtochukwu, and raping the victim’s sister. It was gathered that Mr. Mbene invaded the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Nwokedi, the deceased’s parent, who are said to be teachers in Unubi community, Nnewi […] The post Anambra Police Apprehend Man For Alleged Rape, Killing Of Teenage Boy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago We Can Surpass UN Recommended Police, Citizens Ratio With Community Policing — Ekiti CP

Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Eribo has stressed the need for robust synergy between the police and the people to free the state of crimes and criminalities. Eribo also advised officers and men of the command to prioritize self-discipline as watchwords and avoid being caught in the web of human rights abuses. The […]

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2 w. ago Delta Community, Police Command Trade Blames Over Death Of 2 Protesters

The leadership of the Edjekota-Ogor community, Ogor Kingdom in Ughelii north local government area of Delta State, has indicted the Nigeria police and local hunters for the killing of Mr Amakashi Martins from the Edjekota community and Mr Victor Akpojarho from the Ewu community. While the community said the killings of members of both Edjekota […]

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2 w. ago Presidency inaugurates framework drafting committee, targets six‑week deadline

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has inaugurated the National Community Engagement Framework Drafting Committee, positioning it as a key tool for bridging the gap between federal policies and grassroots communities nationwide. Senior Special Assistant President on Community Engagement for the North-West Abdullahi Yakasai, at a ceremony held at the State House in Abuja, noted […] The post Presidency inaugurates framework drafting committee, targets six‑week deadline appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kwara CP promises to tackle criminals through community policing

The new Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr Adekimi Ojo, has vowed to lead a security-focused administration driven by professionalism, discipline, and collaboration with community stakeholders. Addressing journalists during his maiden press briefing in Ilorin on Thursday, Ojo said that the command under his leadership would encourage Community policing to tackle criminal activities in Read More

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2 w. ago Council coordinator regains freedom after 6 days in captivity

One arrested From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Mrs Blessing Adagba, Coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, is free again. Gunmen kidnapped her last week in Okposhi Eheku community. She spent six days in captivity. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed her release. He said […] The post Council coordinator regains freedom after 6 days in captivity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Abia private varsity condemns killing of Chinese expatriates, policeman

The management of Gregory University in Uturu, Abia State, has condemned the brutal murder of two Chinese expatriates and one policeman in Amaya Ndundu autonomous community, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state last weekend. In a statement on Monday by the Deputy Registrar, Communication, Sleek Ogwo, the institution expressed sadness over the murder of Read More

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3 w. ago Gunmen kill 2 Chinese, policeman in Abia, 4 expatriates rescued

By Okey Sampson, Umuahia Gunmen attacked and killed two Chinese nationals and a policeman on Friday, 4 April 2025, in Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. Security forces later rescued four Chinese expatriates and two police officers. Abia State Police Public Relations Officer Maureen Chinaka confirmed the incident in a […] The post Gunmen kill 2 Chinese, policeman in Abia, 4 expatriates rescued appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Gunmen Kill Two Chinese Experts, Police Escort In Abia Attack

Gunmen have killed two Chinese expatriates and a police escort in Abia State. The tragic incident occurred, in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area. According to a statement from the Abia State Police Command, the attack happened while the expatriates and their security detail were traveling to their company site in the Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu community. Police […] The post Gunmen Kill Two Chinese Experts, Police Escort In Abia Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Delta police mark National Police Day with outreach and clean

It’s community engagement at its best – PPRO By Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Police Command officers held a statewide sanitation exercise, free medical outreach, student talks, and town hall meetings over the weekend to celebrate the 2025 inaugural National Police Day. These events aimed to boost police-community ties and public welfare, said SP […] The post Delta police mark National Police Day with outreach and clean-up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Community policing key to tackling crime in Ondo, Ekiti – AIG

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 17, comprising Ondo and Ekiti States, Musibau Omolabi, has said community policing and inclusiveness of stakeholders would be adopted to tackle criminalities in the zone. Omolabi, who officially resumed in the headquarters of the zone on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, declared that Read More

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3 w. ago Police dismiss report on herdsmen invasion of Enugu community

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has refuted claims of  herdsmen invasion of  Eha-Amufu, describing the reports as baseless, mischievous, and a calculated attempt to mislead the public and instill fear. Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO), Daniel Ndukwe in a statement  yesterday,clarified that,”no community in Eha-Amufu or any part of Enugu […] The post Police dismiss report on herdsmen invasion of Enugu community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police Dismiss Reported Herdsmen Invasion Of Enugu Community

The Enugu State Police Command has declared as baseless and mischievous, a report alleging that herdsmen have overrun and occupied homes and schools in Eha-Amufu in Isi Uzo local government area of the state. The Command, after a diligent review of the report, further declared it as a calculated attempt to mislead the public and […]

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3 w. ago UK: Met Police to lay off 1,700 officers amid £260m budget shortfall

Tribune Online UK: Met Police to lay off 1,700 officers amid £260m budget shortfall The Metropolitan Police will cut 1,700 officers, staff, and community support officers due to a £260 million funding gap. Despite increased contributions from central and local government, the force says it must make “substantial tough choices” to address the shortfall. With violent crime, mobile phone theft, and shoplifting on the rise, senior officers warn that […] UK: Met Police to lay off 1,700 officers amid £260m budget shortfall Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Conference of Speakers condemns Uromi lynching of 16 travelers

…Calls for improved community policing   By Oluseye Ojo   The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has strongly condemned the horrific lynching of 16 travelers who were, on transit, and were accused of possessing dane guns, known as local firearms.     Ogundoyin, who is the Speaker of Oyo State House […] The post Conference of Speakers condemns Uromi lynching of 16 travelers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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