9 h. ago Lagos Police Confirm Death Of Electrician, Nab 4 Cultists For Alleged Murder

A 45-year-old electrician (name withheld) was confirmed dead after he was electrocuted while reconnecting electricity cables to a pole in the Shasha area of Lagos State. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Lagos State Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement he made available to journalists on Sunday in Lagos. According to Hundeyin, the […]

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10 h. ago Police officer, 3 others nabbed for armed robbery, extortion in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a police officer and three others for armed robbery and extortion in Benin City, the state capital. In a statement signed by the Command’s spokesman, Moses Yamu, the suspects were identified as Inspector Ojo Oloruntobi, Charles Onah, Joseph Ohis, and Enoma Agho. […] The post Police officer, 3 others nabbed for armed robbery, extortion in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Police Arrest Officer, Civilians For Extortion And Armed Robbery In Edo

The Command issued a stern warning to all officers: any policeman found engaging in misconduct, extortion, brutality, or any form of corrupt practice will be swiftly dismissed The post Police Arrest Officer, Civilians For Extortion And Armed Robbery In Edo appeared first on Channels Television.

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36 h. ago Kebbi Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims After Fierce Gun Battle

Operatives of the Kebbi State Police Command have rescued two kidnapped victims unharmed after a fierce gun battle with bandits in Ribah. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Nafiu Abubakar, the rescue operation took place on August 15, 2025. The operation occurred around […] The post Kebbi Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims After Fierce Gun Battle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Appeal Court Upholds Judgment On 40 Gov’t Vehicles Retrieved From Matawalle

In June 2023, based on a complaint by the Zamfara State Government, the Zamfara Police raided the residence of Matawalle, seizing more than 40 official vehicles in his possession. The post Appeal Court Upholds Judgment On 40 Gov’t Vehicles Retrieved From Matawalle appeared first on Channels Television.

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52 h. ago Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery

An Ondo State High Court Sitting In Akure Has Sentenced A Serving Police Officer, David Friday, And A Fake Soldier, Innocent Victor, To Death By Hanging For Their Roles In A Series Of Armed Robberies. The Court Delivered The Verdict After Finding The Duo Guilty On Multiple Counts, Including Conspiracy, Armed Robbery, And Impersonation Of […] The post Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Police Arrest Fake Eye Doctor Using Olive Oil Concoctions As Cure

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a fake medical doctor, claiming to be a specialist in the treatment of eye problems. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Friday in Uyo, said the arrest followed credible intelligence from concerned members of the […]

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66 h. ago Bye elections: Kano Police restrict movements in Bagwai, Shanono, two other LGAs

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Police Command have ordered the restriction of movements of motor vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles during Saturday’s bye elections in Bagwai, Shanono, Ghari and Tsanyawa LGAs of Kano State. A Thursday night statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said the restriction would commence […] The post Bye elections: Kano Police restrict movements in Bagwai, Shanono, two other LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Enugu police foil human trafficking to Ghana, rescue 2 teenagers girls

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Raymond Sunday Wonna, for alleged transnational human trafficking and rescued two teenage girls ,who were reportedly being taken to Ghana under false pretences. Enugu state Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO)Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement , yesterday that the victims, […] The post Enugu police foil human trafficking to Ghana, rescue 2 teenagers girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Three Arrested In Akwa Ibom Scrap Yard Raids Over Stolen Auto Parts

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended three men suspected of possessing stolen car parts and equipments. According to PUNCH Metro, operatives, following the directives of Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare, carried out raids on scrap yards in Uyo on Monday. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, stated on Wednesday […] The post Three Arrested In Akwa Ibom Scrap Yard Raids Over Stolen Auto Parts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest Pastor, 2 Others For Alleged Rape, Murder In Imo

Operatives of the Orlu Divisional Headquarters of Imo State Command have arrested a pastor and his accomplice over the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman. This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen by the Imo State Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Henry Okoye, on Wednesday. Okoye explained that the 32-year-old […]

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4 d. ago Police Smash Car Theft Syndicate, Arrest 3 Suspects In Akwa Ibom

The Anti-Robbery operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed an armed robbery syndicate specialising in disposing unsuspecting persons of their vehicles. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Wednesday in Uyo, the state capital, said three suspects were apprehended at scrap sites behind […]

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4 d. ago Ogun Amotekun Nabs Five Suspects Over Armed Robbery On Lagos

The Ogun State Security Network, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has apprehended five suspects linked to a violent robbery, assault, and malicious damage incident involving two tricycle riders along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway at about 2:30 a.m. on Monday. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Corps Commander, Brig. Gen. Alade Adedigba (retd), identified the […] The post Ogun Amotekun Nabs Five Suspects Over Armed Robbery On Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Delta: Police present N37.6m cheques to families of 35 slain officers

Tribune Online Delta: Police present N37.6m cheques to families of 35 slain officers The Delta State Police Command on Tuesday presented cheques totaling ₦37,663,936 to 35 families of deceased officers who died while in active service. Delta: Police present N37.6m cheques to families of 35 slain officers Tribune Online

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5 d. ago IGP Egbetokun forms committee to review police service terms

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday inaugurated a high-level committee to review and harmonise the Scheme of Service and Harmonised Condition of Service for Nigeria Police officers. Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who made this known, said the inauguration marks a major step towards modernising the […] The post IGP Egbetokun forms committee to review police service terms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Intercept Motorcycle Rider With Three Human Skulls In Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two men for unlawful possession of three human skulls in the Ijebu area of Ogun State. Command spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Monday. According to Odutola, a team of mobile police officers from 71 PMF Awa Ijebu […] The post Police Intercept Motorcycle Rider With Three Human Skulls In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police Nab 2 Suspected Armed Robbers At Students’ Hostel In Kwara

The operatives of Kwara State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers terrorising the students of Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin, the state capital. The suspected armed robbers named Ishola Adeyemi and Ismail Rafiu, both from Ibadan in Oyo State, were arrested on Sunday at Opeyewa hostel, Elekoyangan area, Ilorin, following a tipoff. Spokesperson […]

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7 d. ago Gunmen Attack Kwara Police Station, Market, Kill Officer, Four Others, Residents Flee Homes

Gunmen attacked the Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing five people, including a police officer, Adejumo Wasiu. The attack took place on August 8, 2025, forcing residents to flee their homes for safety in neighboring communities. The divisional police headquarters and the local market were targeted during the violent raid. […] The post Gunmen Attack Kwara Police Station, Market, Kill Officer, Four Others, Residents Flee Homes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Police Bust Armed Robbery Syndicate, Recover SUV, Firearms In Delta

The Delta State Police Command has successfully dismantled an armed robbery syndicate, recovering a stolen Mercedes Benz GLK SUV, firearms, and other stolen valuables. The operation took place between August 4 and 5, 2025, led by Divisional Police Officers from B Division Asaba and Ogwashi-Ukwu, alongside local vigilante groups. In a statement released on Sunday, […] The post Police Bust Armed Robbery Syndicate, Recover SUV, Firearms In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Nasarawa: Police nab six over armed robbery, kidnapping in Doma, arrest armed herder in Keana

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested six suspected armed robbers and kidnappers in Doma Local Government Area, alongside an armed herder in Keana, in what it described as a major breakthrough in the fight against violent crime. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, in a statement on […] The post Nasarawa: Police nab six over armed robbery, kidnapping in Doma, arrest armed herder in Keana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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