3 h. ago Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures)

Operatives of Kano State Police Command have arrested 157 suspects involved in armed robbery and thuggery. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Ibrahim Bakori on Wednesday, disclosed that some dangerous weapons and suspected tramadol tablets valued at over N150 million were recovered from the criminal elements. Bakori said that the firearms, which were allegedly […] The post Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Our men rejected N1m bribe from suspected car thieves – Police

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected car thieves, rejected a N1m bribe, and recovered a suspected stolen motor vehicle. This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Katsina. According to him, “On April 11th, 2025, at about Read More

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10 h. ago Enugu CP vows to crack down on extortion, corruption among officers

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mamman Giwa, has reaffirmed his zero-tolerance stance on extortion, illegal arrests and other forms of corruption in the police force, warning that officers found culpable will face severe disciplinary action. Speaking during a parade drill for officers and men of the State Criminal Investigation Department […] The post Enugu CP vows to crack down on extortion, corruption among officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Katsina: Police reject N1m bribe, arrest suspected car thieves

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Some officers of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested two suspected car thieves after declining to collect N1 million cash from the hoodlums over a stolen vehicle. A statement on Wednesday from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, explained that the police apprehended the suspects during […] The post Katsina: Police reject N1m bribe, arrest suspected car thieves appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Police performance will be judged by crime rate – AIG Olaiya

Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7, Victor Olaiya, has issued a stern reminder to officers of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command that their effectiveness will be measured by the level of crime in the nation’s capital. Speaking during an inspection visit to the FCT Command in Abuja on Wednesday, AIG Read More

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16 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Drugs, Arms In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 157 suspects and recovered a large cache of drugs, firearms, and stolen property in a major crackdown on criminal activities across the state. The operation which spanned four weeks was part of the intensified efforts of the new Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori who assumed office on […]

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19 h. ago Katsina: Police reject N1 million bribe, arrest suspected car thieves

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Some officers from the Katsina State police command have arrested two suspected car thieves after declining to collect N1 million cash bribe from the hoodlums over a stolen vehicle. A statement on Wednesday from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, explained that the police apprehended the suspects […] The post Katsina: Police reject N1 million bribe, arrest suspected car thieves appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Police dismantle gun smuggling ring in Kano, seize 19 rifles

The Kano Police Command has arrested 157 suspects involved in armed robbery, thuggery and other violent crimes within the last one month. The state police commissioner, Ibrahim Bakori made the disclosure during a news conference on Wednesday where he noted the achievements recorded since he assumed duty as CP in Kano State. He stated that Read More

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34 h. ago Ekiti woman remanded for allegedly tearing boyfriend’s scrotum

An Ekiti State Magistrate’s Court, Ado Ekiti District, has ordered the remand in the correctional facility of a 20-year-old woman, Joy Ikoja, for allegedly inflicting a wound on the manhood of his boyfriend, Ibrahim Usman. Ikoja was arraigned on Tuesday by the police command in Ekiti State, for unlawfully tearing her boyfriend’s scrotal sack. The Read More

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49 h. ago Delta Community Banishes Pastor Over Alleged Homosexual Practice

The Otovwodo (Agbassa) Community, Agbarha-Warri Kingdom, Uvwie local government area of Delta State, has warned a 33-year-old pastor, Onome Imoniruvwe,  to stay away from the community and its surrounding areas over alleged homosexuality. In a public notice dated April 10, 2025, jointly signed by the traditional prime minister (Oghwuvwie) of Otovwodo Agbassa, Hon. Jerry Ope […]

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53 h. 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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64 h. ago Return home for Easter celebration, Police assures on security in Anambra

As security agencies launch operation zero kidnapping and other violent crimes   From Aloysius Attah and Emmanuel Uzor, Awka   The Police in Anambra state has given the assurance of adequate security and preparedness of the command in Anambra to protect the citizens as Easter celebration gets underway. Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Ikioye […] The post Return home for Easter celebration, Police assures on security in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Viral video: Police arrest man for physically assaulting niece in Adamawa

By John Ogunsemore The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a man, Umar Shuaibu for physically abusing his 22-year-old niece, Salamatu Yakubu in Angwan Tana, Jimeta area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Suleiman Nguroje disclosed this in a statement on Monday. A video of Shuaibu slapping and kicking […] The post Viral video: Police arrest man for physically assaulting niece in Adamawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Police Order Massive Offensives Against Criminal Hideouts In Abuja

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has ordered all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) under his command to conduct massive raids on identified criminal flashpoints and hotspots across the Territory. The strategic move was aimed at dislodging criminal elements and ensuring the continued safety and security of all residents within the FCT. FCT […]

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68 h. ago Portable Granted N1m Bail In Kwara Court Following Osupa’s Petition

Controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was charged by the Kwara State Police Command on Monday at an Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. Notably, Portable was arrested on Saturday by the Kwara State Police in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following a petition from fuji musician Saheed Osupa Akorede. As confirmed in a […] The post Portable Granted N1m Bail In Kwara Court Following Osupa’s Petition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago FCT CP urges traffic laws compliance, warn against attacks on officers

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has called on residents of Abuja to strictly comply with traffic laws and support ongoing efforts to maintain law and order across the territory. According to him, obedience to traffic regulations reduces long jams on roads in populated areas. The CP’s remarks come from Read More

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2 d. ago Controversial Singer Portable Docked In Kwara Court, Gets N1m Bail

The Kwara State Police Command, on Monday, arraigned controversial singer, Badmus Habeeb Okikiola, popularly called Portable, before a Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. LEADERSHIP reports that Portable was earlier on Saturday arrested by men of the Kwara State Police Command in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, following a petition written against him by a […]

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3 d. ago Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, over a series of allegations brought against him by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner was taken into custody on Saturday over claims bordering on criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination. […] The post Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Man who attempted stealing deity statue mentally ill — Police

The Ogun State Police Command has disclosed that Jeremiah Nwoke, the man accused of attempting to steal the crown of the Agemo deity statue in Ijebu Ode, is suspected to be suffering from mental illness. Nwoke was apprehended on Saturday, April 12, 2025, after allegedly damaging the Agemo statue located at Itoro Roundabout, along Folagbade Read More

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3 d. ago Anambra man arrested for killing mother over cassava dispute

A 49-year-old man, Nnamdi Anyaji, has been arrested by police operatives for using an axe to kill his 68-year-old mother, Dorathy Anyaji. The incident which happened in Anambra State stemmed from a cassava business dispute between the duo. PUNCH Metro learnt from a statement by the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, Read More

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