8 h. ago Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old woman for drug dealing, a 36-year-old man for tricycle theft, and four other young men for armed robbery. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the police confirmed that operatives arrested the 53-year-old Rakiya Ahmed at Barunde Quarters […] The post Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Police Nab Village Head For Alleged Shooting Of Sister In Akwa Ibom

Anti-crime operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested one Chief Friday Jonah Umoren, the village head of Ibagwa in Abak local government area of the state for allegedly shooting a woman during a heated argument. Spokesperson of Akwa Ibom Police Command, DSP Timfon John who disclosed this to journalists in Uyo, explained […]

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62 h. ago Police Foil Armed Robbery Attempts In Anambra, Recover Two Stolen Vehicles

The Anambra State Police Command has foiled armed robbery attempts in Oba and Awka, recovering two vehicles that had been snatched by the gang during the attacks. In a statement on Saturday, the Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that police patrol teams have consistently thwarted criminal activities, crediting the success to the security and safety […] The post Police Foil Armed Robbery Attempts In Anambra, Recover Two Stolen Vehicles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Edo Police, Vigilantes Rescue 16 Victims From Kidnappers’ Den

Sixteen passengers abducted along the Benin-Auchi Road in Edo State on Friday have been rescued, the Edo State Police Command confirmed. Spokesperson Moses Yamu told PUNCH on Saturday, that the victims were forced into the bush by kidnappers while travelling to Abuja in an Edoline bus. “The kidnapping took place on Friday at about 16:30 […] The post Edo Police, Vigilantes Rescue 16 Victims From Kidnappers’ Den appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago “Collecting Transport Fare Without Showing Up Is Punishable Offence” – Rivers Police Spokesperson Warns Ladies

The Rivers State Police Command has issued a warning to young women, cautioning them against the practice of collecting transport money from men who invite them for visits but failing to honor the invitation after spending the money. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, made this known in a  video posted on X, stressing that […] The post “Collecting Transport Fare Without Showing Up Is Punishable Offence” – Rivers Police Spokesperson Warns Ladies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police arrest 2 teenagers for killing commercial motorcyclist in Osun 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Habeeb Adedayo (27) and Akeem Fawas (19), for allegedly killing a 26-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Segun Olatunji. The spokesperson of the police in Osun, Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement on Tuesday, explained that the suspects committed the purported crime in Iwo, Osun State, but […] The post Police arrest 2 teenagers for killing commercial motorcyclist in Osun  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Many men rushing to marry second wives like upgrading iPhone – FCT police spokesperson

By John Ogunsemore The FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh said many men are rushing to take second wives like they would upgrade their iPhones. Adeh stated this in an X post on Wednesday while lamenting a surge in the number of broken homes. She urged men to prioritise settling domestic rifts with their […] The post Many men rushing to marry second wives like upgrading iPhone – FCT police spokesperson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police Arrest Two For Stabbing Motorcyclist To Death In Osun

The Osun State Police Command has apprehended two suspects, Habeeb Adedayo and Akeem Fawas, in connection with the murder of a commercial motorcyclist in Iwo. The state police command, through spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed on Tuesday that the suspects were intercepted in Ibafo, Ogun State, while trying to dispose of the victim’s motorcycle. The police […] The post Police Arrest Two For Stabbing Motorcyclist To Death In Osun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police Confirm Man’s Killing Ebonyi, Government Bans Tricles, Motorcyles Beyond 6 pm

The police spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, said the command was investigating the killing, adding that officers had been deployed to the area. The post Police Confirm Man’s Killing Ebonyi, Government Bans Tricles, Motorcyles Beyond 6 pm appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Police Confirm Man’s Killing In Ebonyi, Government Bans Tricycles, Motorcycles Beyond 6 pm

The police spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, said the command was investigating the killing, adding that officers had been deployed to the area. The post Police Confirm Man’s Killing In Ebonyi, Government Bans Tricycles, Motorcycles Beyond 6 pm appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Police Nab Three Suspects Over Alleged Defilement Of Minor In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended three individuals over separate cases involving the defilement of minors between the ages of five and 14. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Anambra Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that the suspects were apprehended at separate police divisions in Eziowele, Oba, and Ogidi within the […] The post Police Nab Three Suspects Over Alleged Defilement Of Minor In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 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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1 week ago Police Arrest Suspected Cultist For Alleged Rape In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of anti-cult of the Akwa Ibom State Police have arrested a notorious cult and armed robbery suspect for allegedly attempting to defile a teenager. Police also recovered a locally-fabricated gun with one live cartridge from the suspect. Spokesperson of Akwa Ibom Police Command, DSP Timfon John who disclosed on Saturday in Uyo, said the […]

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1 week ago Six Cult Members Nabbed In Osogbo As Police Intensify Crackdown

The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspected cult members alleged to have been terrorising Osogbo and neighbouring communities. The Command’s spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the development in a statement released on Friday, in Osogbo. He explained that the arrests were part of ongoing efforts by Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim […] The post Six Cult Members Nabbed In Osogbo As Police Intensify Crackdown appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago We’re investigating TikToker Peller’s kidnap claims — Police

Tribune Online We’re investigating TikToker Peller’s kidnap claims — Police The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, explained that initial findings showed the content creator was... We’re investigating TikToker Peller’s kidnap claims — Police Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nasarawa Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap Kingpin, Recover Weapons

Operatives of the Nigeria Police attached to Doma Division have arrested a dreaded armed robbery and kidnap kingpin, Mohammed Bammi, also known as “Zomo,” of Yelwa village. The suspect has been responsible for multiple kidnappings and robberies across Doma Local Government Area and its environs. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan […] The post Nasarawa Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap Kingpin, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police arrest eight members of armed robbery syndicate in Delta

Tribune Online Police arrest eight members of armed robbery syndicate in Delta The police spokesperson confirmed that ten suspects are currently in custody while investigations continue.... Police arrest eight members of armed robbery syndicate in Delta Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Police Smash Vandals, Robbery Syndicates, Arrest 4 In Akwa Ibom

In the ongoing crackdown on criminal elements, operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed two syndicates of armed robbers and vandals of public assets in parts of the State. The Police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to journalists at the weekend at the Command’s headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia, near Uyo, the […]

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2 w. ago Family Of Lynched Kwara Woman Mistaken For Kidnapper Demands Justice

  The family of a woman who was mistakenly lynched on Thursday to be a kidnapper at Ipata Market area of Ilorin, Kwara State have demanded justice. The deceased died at the General Hospital, Ilorin from the injuries sustained during the mob attack. Spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, Toun Ejire- Adeyemi, in a […]

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2 w. ago IGP approves 2 area commands, upgrades 5 police stations to divisions in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the creation of two Area Commands and the upgrade of five Police Stations to Divisions in Benue State. Commissioner of Police in the state, Friday Enemari, who disclosed this in a statement by the state police spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, said the structural […] The post IGP approves 2 area commands, upgrades 5 police stations to divisions in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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