2 h. ago Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman

Tribune Online Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman     The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, has condemned the arrest of the commission’s officials by the police during the local government election, insisting that they committed no offence. Speaking to the press on Saturday, Abioye described the election as peaceful and well-conducted, dismissing earlier concerns raised by […] Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

Hashim Abioye, Chairman of OSSIEC, has accused the police of arresting the commission's staff without any apparent justification. read more Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

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14 h. ago Adamawa Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects, Recover Weapons, Ammunition

Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Adamawa police command in Ngurore Forest, Yola South, and Gborom Mountain, Demsa Local Government Areas. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement in Yola on Friday that the arrest was made in coordination with local hunters. Nguroje stated that the success was a result […] The post Adamawa Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects, Recover Weapons, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Police arrest robbery gang leader, raid kidnappers den in Delta

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri  The Police in Delta State have arrested a fleeing armed robbery gang leader after a major raid on armed robbery and kidnapper’s dens. The suspect, Emeka was rounded up by the CP Special Assignment Team  (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson, which stormed his hideout and busted the house of the […] The post Police arrest robbery gang leader, raid kidnappers den in Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago How I knew police tortured my younger brother to death – Lagos estate agent

A Lagos-based estate agent, Mr Qamar Oduga, tells BIODUN BUSARI how his younger brother, Abdulmojeed, died in police custody in Ikota, Lagos State, after his neighbour, Stasia Nora, allegedly reported him over a rift What happened between your late brother and his neighbour before the police arrest him? It happened on Tuesday, 11th February 2025. Read More

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55 h. ago Reps demand arrest, prosecution of fake vehicle number plates’ users

The House of Representatives has called on officers of the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps to commence the arrest and prosecution of users of fake vehicle number plates, to tackle the spate of criminality in the country. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Read More

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62 h. ago Officer, Complainant Arrested Over Death Of Newlywed In Police Custody

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged torture and death of a newlywed man, Abdulmujid Oduga, in police custody at Ikota Police Post, Ajah. In a statement released to PUNCH Online on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the Investigating Police Officer and the complainant while […] The post Officer, Complainant Arrested Over Death Of Newlywed In Police Custody appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Policeman, complainant arrested over newlywed’s death in custody

The Lagos State Police Command has begun an investigation into the alleged torture and death of a newlywed man, Abdulmujid Oduga, while in police custody at the Ikota Police Post in the Ajah area of the state. In a statement obtained by PUNCH Metro on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of Read More

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3 d. ago Police arrest officer, complainant over newlywed’s death in custody

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the alleged torture and death of a newlywed man, Abdulmujid Oduga, while in police custody at Ikota Police Post in the Ajah area of the state. In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, while providing an update on Read More

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3 d. ago Anambra Police Launch Manhunt As Two Suspected Killers Of Lawmaker, Azuka Escape Custody

At least two suspects linked to the killing of a lawmaker representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka, have escaped from police custody. In a statement on Tuesday by Spokesman for Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that security agents has commenced efforts to re-arrest the suspects. He added […] The post Anambra Police Launch Manhunt As Two Suspected Killers Of Lawmaker, Azuka Escape Custody appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Two suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder escape from Police custody

Tribune Online Two suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder escape from Police custody In a shocking turn of events, two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Anambra State lawmaker, Hon. Justice Azuka, have escaped from police custody. The Anambra State Police Command has launched an operational plan to re-arrest the suspects and has also initiated disciplinary action against the officers responsible for their escape. According to […] Two suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder escape from Police custody Tribune Online

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4 d. ago ‘Refusing To Respond To Police Invitation Gives Grounds For Arrest’ – Stan Alieke Tells Portable

Stan Alieke, the former lawyer of Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington, has advised singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, aka Portable, on how to handle the police arrest warrant issued against him. Recall that Portable was on Monday declared wanted by the Ogun State government following his altercation with state officials. On Tuesday, Stan Alieke shared his perspective […] The post ‘Refusing To Respond To Police Invitation Gives Grounds For Arrest’ – Stan Alieke Tells Portable appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Japan, Nigeria police arrest 11 cybercrime suspects, recover $33,320

A joint operation between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Police Agency of Japan has led to the arrest of 11 suspects involved in identity theft, romance scams, and computer-related fraud targeting Japanese victims. The crackdown followed a report received on April 3, 2024, detailing five cybercrime cases linked to 13 individuals operating from Read More

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4 d. ago Newlywed allegedly tortured to death in Lagos police custody

A newlywed man, Abdulmujid Oduga, has been allegedly tortured to death while in custody at the Ikota Police Post in the Ajah area of Lagos State. The deceased was said to have had a misunderstanding with his neighbour, which led to his arrest and detention at the police post. It was, however, alleged that during Read More

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5 d. ago Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children

Tribune Online Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children “Lastly the Command calls on anyone looking for his or her child to come to Anambra State Police Command for necessary action and possible reunion with their parents,” he said. Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Rivers police arrest six suspected transformer vandals, recover exhibits

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against transformer vandalism by arresting six suspects, including the mediator between the suspected robbers. State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police (SP), in a statement on Monday, said that on 9 January […] The post Rivers police arrest six suspected transformer vandals, recover exhibits appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Enugu police arrest two armed robbery suspects, recover firearms

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a stolen motorcycle along with three locally fabricated guns. The suspects, Chime Chidiebere (25) and Alior Kenechukwu (30), were apprehended on 6 February 2025 by officers of the 9th Mile Division following credible intelligence. Confirming the […] The post Enugu police arrest two armed robbery suspects, recover firearms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kwara Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist For Alleged Killing Of Facebook Girlfriend

A young man, suspected to be killer of  final year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Lawal Yetunde, has been arrested by security agents. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the deceased was said to have been gruesomely murdered by her boyfriend, whom she met on Facebook. It was gathered that Yetunde was last seen […] The post Kwara Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist For Alleged Killing Of Facebook Girlfriend appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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