8 h. ago Police Nab 4 Suspected ‘Yahoo’ Boys, 6 Cybercrime School Trainees In Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended four suspected over internet fraudsters, popularly called ‘Yahoo Boys’, and six other trainees of a cyberfraud academy in the Iju-Ishaga area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed the arrests to newsmen on Wednesday. He said, “During the […]

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10 h. ago Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force

Tribune Online Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has charged Course 7 Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) from the state to be exemplary officers and agents of positive change in the Nigerian Police Force. Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Portable Speaks On Detention, Says Inmates Wanted Him As Leader

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has opened up about his recent experience in detention. It should be noted that the singer was arrested last month by the police for assaulting Ogun State town planning officials, among other offenses. In an interview on Echo Room shared on X Tuesday, he disclosed that […] The post Portable Speaks On Detention, Says Inmates Wanted Him As Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Uromi Killings: Kaduna Police Officer Threatens Retaliation On Southerners In North

A police officer in Kaduna State, Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, has reacted to the recent lynching of 16 travellers of Northern extraction in Uromi, Edo State, threatening retaliatory attacks against Southerners living in northern Nigeria. Dan-Taki’s comments came after the brutal killing of 16 northerners by an illegal vigilante group in Uromi, Esan North-East local government […]

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13 h. ago Kaduna police officer threatens retaliation against Southerners over Uromi killings

A Kaduna State police officer, Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, has threaten reprisal attacks on southerners living in northern Nigeria. Dan-Taki’s remarks followed the brutal killing of 16 northerners in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State. In a fiery Facebook comment on Tuesday, Dan-Taki swore by Almighty God, vowing that northerners would take Read More

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13 h. 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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17 h. ago Police nab notorious kidnapper, rescue two students in Nasarawa

By John Ogunsemore The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a kidnap suspect, Ibrahim Musa, in a forest behind the 500 Housing Unit along Doma Road, Lafia. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a Tuesday statement. Nansel said Musa of Abuni village, Awe Local Government Area, was […] The post Police nab notorious kidnapper, rescue two students in Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Kogi Police Urge Senator Natasha To Cancel Sallah Rally Over Security Concerns

The Kogi State Police Command has urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan to cancel her planned Sallah homecoming rally in the Central Senatorial District, citing security concerns. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya, on behalf of the State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, the command emphasised the need […] The post Kogi Police Urge Senator Natasha To Cancel Sallah Rally Over Security Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Kogi: Why your homecoming should be cancelled – Police to Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been urged to cancel her planned Sallah rally in the Central Senatorial District of Kogi State. The advice was given by the State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya. Dantawaye stated that the rally is a breach of the […] The post Kogi: Why your homecoming should be cancelled – Police to Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Delta Police Command, Activist Trade Words Over Death Of Artiste

Young Nigerian Rights Organisation (YNRO) and the Delta State Police command have been trading words over the death of 24-year-old upcoming artist, Paul Obukohwo. While the Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered a thorough investigation into the death, vowing to punish any police officer found culpable, the director-general, YNRO, Victor Ojei, said Obukowho was […]

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46 h. ago US imposes sanctions on Hong Kong top cop, justice secretary

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong’s police chief, justice secretary and other officials over human rights concerns after China clamped down in the financial hub. The sanctions on Police Commissioner Raymond Siu Chak-yee and the others will block any interests they hold in the United States and generally criminalize financial transactions Read More

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3 d. ago Delta: Police deny torturing suspect to death, launch investigation

Tribune Online Delta: Police deny torturing suspect to death, launch investigation The Delta State Police Command has responded to allegations circulating on social media that officers of its Rapid Response Squad (RRS) tortured one Mr Paul Obukohwo to death. The command has denied these claims, stating that Obukohwo fell ill while in custody and later died in hospital. According to a statement released by the command, […] Delta: Police deny torturing suspect to death, launch investigation Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Sallah: Police deploy personnel to enhance security in Katsina

Ahead of Sunday’s upcoming Sallah celebrations, the Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, said on Saturday that the command has deployed adequate personnel to enhance security. In a statement on Saturday, he said, “The command under the stewardship of CP Bello Shehu has deployed adequate personnel, operational assets, and enhanced visibility patrols Read More

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4 d. ago Police Arrest 2 Suspects Over Alleged Theft Of N35m Mobile Phones In Borno

Borno State Police Command has recovered 61 mobile phones worth N35 million from two suspects arrested in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso announced the arrest and recoveries to Journalists in Maiduguri. ASP Daso said, “The Borno State Police Command, under the leadership of CP […]

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5 d. ago Police confirm officer killed in Abuja Shiites’ attack, 19 arrested

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory has confirmed the killing of a security operative in a violent attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, the Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that 19 suspects had been arrested in connection with Read More

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5 d. ago Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara

Tribune Online Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara Tribune Online gathered that many armed bandits were also killed, including the bandit kingpin Dan Isufu, during the encounter. Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Abia PCRC mobilises resources to rebuild destroyed police station

The Chairman of Police Community Relations Committee, Abia State, Iheanyi Igboanulam, says resources are being mobilised to rebuild the Ariaria Police Station destroyed during the end SARS Protest. Igboanulam, who made this known Thursday during the monthly security meeting of the PCRC Abia State, held at the Police Officers Mess Umuahia, said they have also Read More

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5 d. ago Police Nab Suspect For Brutal Murder Of Mother, Sister In Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Victor Lorjaal, from Aba Ile camp in Itaji-Ekiti, for allegedly murdering his mother, Mrs Victoria Lorjaal, and his elder sister, Brenda Lorjaal, through mutilation. In a statement released in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, Police Public Relations Officer SP Sunday Abutu confirmed that the incident occurred on […] The post Police Nab Suspect For Brutal Murder Of Mother, Sister In Ekiti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police Hand Over N4.85m Recovered Ransom To Kidnap Victim In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has returned the sum of N4,850,000 recovered ransom paid in a recent kidnapping incident to its rightful owner. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa said the victim, a resident of Zakirai Town in Gabasawa local government area, was abducted on March […]

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6 d. ago Cook, others arrested over alleged $35,000 theft, arson in Gombe

The Gombe State Police Command announced the arrest of three individuals on Thursday in connection with the theft of $35,000 and the arson of a house in New GRA, Gombe. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, “On 22/03/2025, at about 2000hrs, a distress call was received from New GRA, Gombe, behind Read More

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