8 h. ago Dismissed Police Officer Arrested For Robbery, ₦150,000 Extortion In Niger

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old dismissed police officer, Haruna Haggai, for allegedly impersonating a serving police officer, snatching motorcycles and extorting residents of Minna, the state capital. Haggai was arrested on January 16, 2026, at about 10:00 p.m. at his residence in the Sauka-Kahuta area by operatives of the Force Intelligence […]

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62 h. ago VIDEO: Asian man recounts how Police complaint unit helped recover N150,000 extorted by officer

An Asian man details his police extortion recovery in Lagos. See how the Police Complaint Response Unit helped him get back N150,000 from a corrupt officer Read More: https://punchng.com/video-asian-man-recounts-how-police-complaint-unit-helped-recover-n150000-extorted-by-officer/

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3 d. ago Secretariat blockade: PDP faction questions court conduct following suit dismissal

The PDP questions court conduct after its suit to end the police blockade of its national secretariat was dismissed, despite being formally withdrawn. Read More: https://punchng.com/secretariat-blockade-pdp-faction-questions-court-conduct-following-suit-dismissal/

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4 d. ago Christian Association Slams Police Over Abduction Response In Kaduna

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the Nigeria Police Force’s handling of communications around the Kajuru abduction in Kaduna State, accusing security officials of generating confusion and heightening fear through a dismissive initial response. The statement followed police confirmation of the abduction at Kurmin Wali community in Kaduna State, an incident initially downplayed […]

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5 d. ago Police insist no inconsistency in statements on Kaduna abduction

The Nigeria Police Force dismisses claims of inconsistency regarding the recent Kaduna abduction, detailing their response and security measures deployed. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-insist-no-inconsistency-in-statements-on-kaduna-abduction/

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5 d. ago CAN Slams Police Over Kaduna Abduction Response, Demands ‘People

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the Nigeria Police Force’s handling of communications around the Kajuru abductions in Kaduna State, accusing security officials of generating confusion and heightened fear through a dismissive initial response. The statement followed police confirmation of the abduction at Kurmin Wali community in Kaduna State, an incident initially downplayed […]

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5 d. ago Defence Corps Decorates 402 Officers, Arrests 162 Vandals, Illegal Miners

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has decorated 402 officers with their new ranks. This marks a major milestone for the personnel whose dedication and professionalism have continued to strengthen security in the nation’s capital. Addressing the newly promoted officers at the ceremony, the FCT Commandant, […]

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6 d. ago Kaduna, police dismiss church attack, 100 worshippers’ kidnap

Kaduna officials and police dismiss reports of a major church attack and the kidnapping of over 100 worshippers, calling the claims false and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-police-dismiss-church-attack-100-worshippers-kidnap/

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8 d. ago Suspect linked to 2014 NDLEA officers’ killings arrested in Ogun

The NDLEA has arrested drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, who was wanted for 12 years for his alleged role in the killing of three anti-drug officers in 2014. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspect-linked-to-2014-ndlea-officers-killings-arrested-in-ogun/

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8 d. ago Wanted drug kingpin arrested 12 years after killing three NDLEA officers

Nigeria’s drug agency (NDLEA) has arrested wanted drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, 12 years after he allegedly orchestrated the killing of three officers. Read More: https://punchng.com/wanted-drug-kingpin-arrested-12-years-after-killing-three-ndlea-officers/

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9 d. ago UK police arrest protesters outside Iranian embassy in London

Police have arrested several individuals after officers were injured during an Iranian embassy protest in London, where a man climbed the building. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-police-arrest-protesters-outside-iranian-embassy-in-london/

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9 d. ago Bayelsa CP orders arrest of officers for assaulting tricycle rider

The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police has ordered the arrest of officers filmed assaulting a tricycle rider, condemning the Bayelsa police assault. Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-cp-orders-arrest-of-officers-for-assaulting-tricycle-rider/

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1 week ago Police arrest teenage driver with illicit drugs after knocking down three officers

Police in Edo State arrest a 19-year-old teenage driver, Nsikak Okon, for reckless driving, hitting three officers, and possessing illicit drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-teenage-driver-with-illicit-drugs-after-knocking-down-three-officers/

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1 week ago Oyebamiji petition: Adeleke’s aide hid for two weeks, say police

Osun police dismiss claims of illegally detaining Governor Adeleke’s aide, stating he was arrested after hiding for two weeks over a defamation petition. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebamiji-petition-adelekes-aide-hid-for-two-weeks-say-police/

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2 w. ago Banditry: Police Free Six Vigilantes Arrested By Army In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the receipt and subsequent release of six vigilante members who were earlier arrested by personnel of the Nigerian Army in Edo State. The command, in a statement on Tuesday by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the vigilantes, who were arrested along the Auchi–Ikpeshi Road […] The post Banditry: Police Free Six Vigilantes Arrested By Army In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Daniel Bwala Predicts Decline In Peter Obi’s Political Influence Ahead Of 2027 Election

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala has dismissed the prospects of Peter Obi, ahead of the next general election, claiming that the former Anambra State governor will not command the level of support he enjoyed in the last polls. Bwala argued that Obi’s rise in 2023 was largely driven by […] The post Daniel Bwala Predicts Decline In Peter Obi’s Political Influence Ahead Of 2027 Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Association Condemns Alleged Intimidation Of Bauchi Governor

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Bauchi State Chapter, has expressed deep concern over what it described as the continued intimidation, investigation, and arbitrary arrest of government officials serving under the administration of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, allegedly under the guise of fighting corruption. Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi yesterday, the […]

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3 w. ago Lagos plumber: Policemen forced me to pay N70,000 at gunpoint

A Lagos-based plumber narrates how police officers allegedly extorted N70,000 from him at gunpoint during a stop-and-search near Otedola Bridge. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-plumber-policemen-forced-me-to-pay-n70000-at-gunpoint/

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3 w. ago Unjust dismissal from police ruined my father’s life till he died – Ex

The son of a late police sergeant shares the devastating story of his father’s unjust police dismissal over a false murder charge and its lifelong impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/unjust-dismissal-from-police-ruined-my-fathers-life-till-he-died-ex-sergeants-son/

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3 w. ago Police Arrest Suspected Hoodlums Over Attack On Fire Fighters In Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested some suspected hoodlums over alleged attack on officials of the State Fire Service in Saki local government area of the State. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Reforms, Dr Akinwande Moroof, who confirmed the incident on Saturday, said that the agency’s officials were attacked at Biseri […]

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