5 h. ago Suspected Lakurawa Bandits Kill Three Police Officers In Kebbi

No fewer than three operatives of Kebbi State Police Command have been killed during an attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits in Zogirma–Tilli Road in Bunza Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the officers paid the supreme price on Friday, when the criminal elements attempted to kidnap travellers plying the route. In […] The post Suspected Lakurawa Bandits Kill Three Police Officers In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Police pensioners threaten nationwide protest over alleged abandonment

Tribune Online Police pensioners threaten nationwide protest over alleged abandonment The National Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (NARPON) has passionately appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.... Police pensioners threaten nationwide protest over alleged abandonment Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Bandits Ambush Police Team, Kill Civilian, Injure 1 In Nasarawa

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked a police team near the Nasarawa-Benue boarder, injuring an operative in the incident. The attackers also killed a civilian who resides close to the scene of the incident following a sporadic shoot out. Our correspondent gathered that the police operatives were ambushed at about 10:55pm Tuesday night around […]

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50 h. ago NAF jets bombard bandits’ convoy in Kebbi, Zamfara, kill scores

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its air component under Operation FANSAN YAMMA has dealt a devastating blow in a major offensive, killing scores of armed bandits migrating in a convoy along the Kebbi–Zamfara axis. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who made this known, said […] The post NAF jets bombard bandits’ convoy in Kebbi, Zamfara, kill scores appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Lagos Police Adjust Movement Restriction Ahead Of July 12 LG Poll

The Lagos State Police Command has announced a revised timeframe for movement restrictions ahead of the Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. In a statement released on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said vehicular and waterways movement will now be restricted from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., as […] The post Lagos Police Adjust Movement Restriction Ahead Of July 12 LG Poll appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Three Police Officers, Two Soldiers Killed As Security Forces Neutralise 30 Bandits In Katsina

A joint team of security personnel has neutralised 30 suspected bandits, following a series of coordinated counter-operations in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the security agents included Police Mobile Force, Nigerian army and Nigerian Air Force components confronted the gunmen during an attack on Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon […] The post Three Police Officers, Two Soldiers Killed As Security Forces Neutralise 30 Bandits In Katsina appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Terrorists kill 2 soldiers, 3 mobile police officers in Katsina attacks

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The Katsina State government has confirmed the killing of two soldiers and three Mobile Police officers by bandits during a confrontation with the hoodlums in Faskari Local Government Area on Tuesday, July 8. A statement on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mua’zu, said that […] The post Terrorists kill 2 soldiers, 3 mobile police officers in Katsina attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Court orders IGP to present retired senior Police officers over age falsification charges

Tribune Online Court orders IGP to present retired senior Police officers over age falsification charges The police boss had, among others, accused Owohunwa, Igwe, Opara, Obo and Lough of conspiracy, age falsification and forgery. Court orders IGP to present retired senior Police officers over age falsification charges Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nasarawa Police Arrest Suspected Cultist, Recover Pistol, Charms

Operatives of Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist and recoverd one English-made pistol during a midnight patrol in Lafia area of the state. In a statement on Tuesday by Spokesman for the state’s Police Command, Ramhan Nansel, disclosed that the arrest was made by officers from Ombi 1 Division during a routine […] The post Nasarawa Police Arrest Suspected Cultist, Recover Pistol, Charms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police arrest UNN student over murder of lady in Nsukka hotel

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Emmanuel Gambo, in connection with the gruesome murder of a young lady, Deborah Sam-Praise Ememem, in a hotel room in Nsukka. Quoting a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, on […] The post Police arrest UNN student over murder of lady in Nsukka hotel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago PRNigeria Seeks Police Action Against NIPSS Officials Over Cybercrime

Chief executive officer (CEO) of PRNigeria, Yushau Shuaib, has petitioned the inspector-general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, urging a thorough investigation into allegations of cybercrime and digital rights violations against officials of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). In the petition, Shuaib claimed NIPSS officials unlawfully accessed a private editorial email belonging to […]

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5 d. ago Police Arrest 8 Suspected Kidnappers, Cultists, Rescue 2 Victims

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested eight (8) suspected kidnappers in a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations across Delta, Katsina, Adamawa and Edo States. Two victims of kidnapping who had earlier been abducted by the hoodlums were also rescued by the police during the operations. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who gave […]

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5 d. ago Gombe police arrest 2 for theft, recover 3 stolen motorcycles

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has announced a breakthrough in its crackdown on criminal syndicates with the arrest of two suspected motorcycle thieves and the recovery of three motorcycles. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the Command revealed that the suspects were arrested by […] The post Gombe police arrest 2 for theft, recover 3 stolen motorcycles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Anambra Police Arrest Man With Fresh Female Breast, Rescue Kidnapped Truck Driver

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended four suspects, including a man found in possession of a fresh female breast and three others linked to the kidnapping of a truck driver and diversion of goods worth millions of naira. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrests were […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Man With Fresh Female Breast, Rescue Kidnapped Truck Driver appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police Declare 2 LG Appointees Wanted Over Attempted Murder In Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has declared two senior political appointees of Ahoada-East local government area wanted over alleged attempt to murder the Sole Administrator of the council, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday, stated that the suspects – […]

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6 d. ago Police Alert Oyo Residents Over ‘Black Axe’ Cult Founders’ Day 

The Oyo State Police Command has alerted the residents of the state of potential security risks associated with the upcoming July 7 Founders’ Day celebration of a cult group, Neo-Black Movement of Africa (Aiye Confraternity), commonly known as the Black Axe. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, CSP Adewale Osifeso, on Sunday, said […]

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7 d. ago Delta Student Arrested For Stabbing Female Colleague, Demanding Ransom

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a university student for allegedly stabbing a 100-level female colleague and attempting to extort money from her family. In a statement issued on Friday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, revealed that the suspect lured the victim, a student of Southern Delta University, Oleh, to […] The post Delta Student Arrested For Stabbing Female Colleague, Demanding Ransom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Oyo: Court jails tricyclist for assaulting Police traffic officer

Tribune Online Oyo: Court jails tricyclist for assaulting Police traffic officer The assault occurred on June 22, at about 5:30 pm, when... Oyo: Court jails tricyclist for assaulting Police traffic officer Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army said troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN, have killed a suspected bandits and arrested one gunrunner while transporting some weapons to an unknown destination. The troops in its ongoing Op LAFIYAN JAMA’A in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, conducted offensive operations at the mountainous areas of […] The post Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oyo: Police arrest provost, admission officer, others over alleged certificate forgery

Tribune Online Oyo: Police arrest provost, admission officer, others over alleged certificate forgery The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 15 students of Mufutau Lanihun College of Education, Ibadan, for the alleged possession of forged Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) statements of results. Oyo: Police arrest provost, admission officer, others over alleged certificate forgery Tribune Online

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