17 h. ago Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended 30 individuals during the Maulud procession in Minna, accusing them of involvement in thuggery and other criminal activities. The arrests occurred on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. at various locations across Minna, including Angwan-Sarki, Limawa, Angwan-Daji, New-Market, Sabon-Gari, Kuta Road, Obasanjo Complex, Ogbomosho Street, Lagos Street, […] The post Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Police arraign four over alleged kidnapping, attempted murder in Ondo

Tribune Online Police arraign four over alleged kidnapping, attempted murder in Ondo He added that the defendants could not provide any lawful explanation for having the weapons found with them.... Police arraign four over alleged kidnapping, attempted murder in Ondo Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the five bodies recovered along the Oreta riverbank in the Igbogbo community, Ikorodu Local Government Area, may be connected to cult-related violence. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this while addressing journalists, assuring residents that investigations were ongoing. He further appealed for calm within the host community […] The post Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Bloodbath: Gunmen kill 8 NSCDC personnel at BUA Cement Company, abduct expatriate in Edo

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Daredevil gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have allegedly killed eight personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, attached to the BUA Cement Factory located in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. The image marker of the agency in the state, Ogbebor Efosa, revealed this in […] The post Bloodbath: Gunmen kill 8 NSCDC personnel at BUA Cement Company, abduct expatriate in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Jigawa Police Arrest 2 Notorious Kidnappers, 156 Others For Various Offences

Jigawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected notorious kidnappers and 165 others over their alleged involvements in different offences. Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Dahiru Muhammad revealed this while briefing newsmen on the progress made in fighting crimes and drug abuse in the state in the last two months. CP Muhammad, however, […]

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4 d. ago Lagos PPRO Benjamin Hundeyin Takes Over From Redeployed Muyiwa Adejobi As Force PRO

The Nigeria Police Force has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), the Police authorities confirmed on Thursday. Hundeyin’s appointment follows the redeployment of the former Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to the Delta State Police Command. Adejobi was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) prior […] The post Lagos PPRO Benjamin Hundeyin Takes Over From Redeployed Muyiwa Adejobi As Force PRO appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Lagos: Don’t misinterpret my words – Bwala clarifies ‘No man’s land’ comment

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has clarified his comments on Lagos being a “no man’s land” amid reactions on social media. Daily Sun reported that Bwala, while appearing on Arise TV on Wednesday, said the uniqueness of Lagos in terms of infrastructure makes it a no man’s land. […] The post Lagos: Don’t misinterpret my words – Bwala clarifies ‘No man’s land’ comment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Infrastructure: How Lagos’ uniqueness makes it no man’s land – Bwala

By John Ogunsemore Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala has declared Lagos State as a “no man’s land” while defending purported concentration of Federal Government projects in the state. Bwala made the declaration on “Daybreak”, an Arise Television programme on Wednesday. The presidential aide argued that the Bola Tinubu administration was […] The post Infrastructure: How Lagos’ uniqueness makes it no man’s land – Bwala appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Man Detained After Allegedly Drugging, Raping Woman In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command’s Gender Unit has apprehended a 60-year-old man, Ajayi Femi, on allegations of raping a 24-year-old lady. The command revealed this in a statement made available to PUNCH Metro on Monday. According to the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, investigations showed that the suspect allegedly laced the victim’s drink, causing her to […] The post Man Detained After Allegedly Drugging, Raping Woman In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Rotary Club of Greenfield builds classroom, office block for Police Children’s School

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Rotary Club of Greenfield Estate has commenced construction of a block of classrooms at the Okota Police Children’s School in Lagos as part of efforts to promote education and community development.   Speaking during the foundation laying ceremony, President of the club, Bonny Ogirri, said the initiative was conceived as a […] The post Rotary Club of Greenfield builds classroom, office block for Police Children’s School appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police threaten to arrest masquerade performing outside festival venue

By Christopher Oji The  Lagos State Police Command has threatened to arrest any masquerades found performing outside celebration venue of any  occasion. Lagos state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)CSP Benjamin Hundeyin,said that the restriction became necessary in view of the clashes and crime the state had witnessed in recent time with such performance. “The police […] The post Police threaten to arrest masquerade performing outside festival venue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago With right policies, $1trillion economy achievable in a year —ADVAN President

Tribune Online With right policies, $1trillion economy achievable in a year —ADVAN President President, Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), Osamede Uwubanmwen, has said the nation’s economy  can hit the $1Trillion mark in less than a year, if the government creates the right policies that will enable businesses thrive. Osamede, during an interview with journalists at the association’s CMO’s lectures, held in Lagos, recently, noted that while the nation’s […] With right policies, $1trillion economy achievable in a year —ADVAN President Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Police Restrict Egungun Festival Activities To Designated Venues In Lagos

The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command, has announced that all activities related to the Egungun Festival in Lagos will be restricted to designated outing points and approved celebration venues. In a statement released on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, clarified that practitioners are prohibited […] The post Police Restrict Egungun Festival Activities To Designated Venues In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police restrict Lagos Egungun festival, ban public processions

Tribune Online Police restrict Lagos Egungun festival, ban public processions The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State command, has announced the restrictions of all activities of the Egungun Festival in Lagos to... Police restrict Lagos Egungun festival, ban public processions Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police nab driver with bundles of counterfeit naira notes in Oyo

Tribune Online Police nab driver with bundles of counterfeit naira notes in Oyo ...commercial driver with bundles of fake N1,000 notes at the Guru Maharaj area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Police nab driver with bundles of counterfeit naira notes in Oyo Tribune Online

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1 week ago Lagos Police Arrest Painter For Allegedly Kidnapping Client’s Son, Demanding N7m Ransom

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old painter, Chigozie Clement, for allegedly abducting his client’s seven-year-old son in the Ketu Alapere area of the state. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, and obtained by PUNCH Metro, the suspect allegedly lured the seven-year-old away from his residence […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Painter For Allegedly Kidnapping Client’s Son, Demanding N7m Ransom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago TikTok Star Peller Confirmed Safe As Lagos Police Probe Alleged Abduction

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified that TikTok influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, is safe, contrary to claims that he was kidnapped during a livestream on Wednesday. According to the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who spoke on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, initial investigations confirmed that the content creator was […] The post TikTok Star Peller Confirmed Safe As Lagos Police Probe Alleged Abduction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Deserter Soldier, Four Others Nabbed For Armed Robbery, Kidnapping ln Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended five alleged members of a notorious armed robbery and kidnapping gang terrorising parts of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement released in Awka on Thursday, confirming that the successful operation took place on August 27, 2025. According to Ikenga, […] The post Deserter Soldier, Four Others Nabbed For Armed Robbery, Kidnapping ln Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Arrest Pastor, Wife For Allegedly Staging Kidnap To Extort ₦10m

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old Mrs. Sanmori Taiwo, and her 62-year-old husband, Pastor Sanmori Joshua for allegedly staging her abduction in a bid to extort ₦10 million from her relatives abroad. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ondo Command, DSP Olushola Ayanlade confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that the case […]

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1 week ago Four dead, policeman, others injured in Lagos market clashes

Tribune Online Four dead, policeman, others injured in Lagos market clashes Confirming the incident, Police said three persons killed and a police inspector sustained fatal injuries during the clash between traders and suspected land grabbers. Four dead, policeman, others injured in Lagos market clashes Tribune Online

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