3 d. ago Police performance will be judged by crime rate – AIG Olaiya

Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7, Victor Olaiya, has issued a stern reminder to officers of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command that their effectiveness will be measured by the level of crime in the nation’s capital. Speaking during an inspection visit to the FCT Command in Abuja on Wednesday, AIG Read More

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1 week ago Police Arrest 2 Suspected Killers Of Octogenarian In Anambra

An Anti-Crime Squad of the Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of 80-year-old Mrs Theresa Igbojonu. LEADERSHIP learnt that the victim, a native of Umunwaji Village in Ihiala, Ihiala local government area of the state was murdered on 5th April, 2025. Mrs Igbojonu’s assailants reportedly tied her two […]

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1 week ago Abuja: Three Arms Zone cordoned off for National Police Day celebrations at Eagle Square

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The inaugural National Police Day celebration is underway at Eagle Square in Abuja on 7 April 2025, with Vice President Kashim Shettima standing in for President Bola Tinubu. The event caps a week-long series of activities from 2 to 7 April, aimed at honouring the Nigeria Police Force’s contributions to national […] The post Abuja: Three Arms Zone cordoned off for National Police Day celebrations at Eagle Square appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano 16: Relatives, fellow hunters of lynched travellers threaten revenge

Families and colleagues of the 16 hunters who were killed in Uromi, Edo State, by a mob, have warned that they would revenge their deaths if the government fails to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of the crime. The victims were travelling from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Kano for the Sallah celebration when they Read More

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2 w. ago Community policing key to tackling crime in Ondo, Ekiti – AIG

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 17, comprising Ondo and Ekiti States, Musibau Omolabi, has said community policing and inclusiveness of stakeholders would be adopted to tackle criminalities in the zone. Omolabi, who officially resumed in the headquarters of the zone on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, declared that Read More

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2 w. ago Woman arrested for trafficking daughter for N50,000 to Mauritania

Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a woman whose identity was not disclosed alongside an accomplice for allegedly trafficking young girls to Mauritania as commercial sex workers for N50,000. The Zonal Public Relations Officer, Umma Ayuba, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the suspects were arrested at Read More

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2 w. ago Police bust human trafficking syndicate, rescue girls from Mauritania

The Zone 2 Police Command in Onikan, Lagos, has apprehended a notorious syndicate accused of trafficking young girls from Nigeria read more Police bust human trafficking syndicate, rescue girls from Mauritania

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2 w. ago Police nab syndicate trafficking Nigerian girls to Mauritania

Operatives at the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have detained a syndicate for allegedly trafficking girls from Nigeria to Mauritania for prostitution and sexual exploitation. The Zonal Public Relations Officer, CSP Umma Ayuba, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. She said the syndicate was apprehended on March 22 at the command Read More

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3 w. ago Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud

A Nigerian woman, Mrs. Uju Ezeobi, has reportedly died in police custody after being illegally arrested at the Nigeria Police Zonal Headquarters (Zone 13) in Ukpo, Anambra State. Uju, who had filed a complaint about a multi-million naira land fraud involving Mrs. Nkiruka Duru, was allegedly tortured to death. Her tragic death occurred just hours […] The post Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Three Suspects Arrested For Stealing 19 Sewing Machine Heads From Borno Skills Centre

The Borno State Police Command has arrested three suspects for stealing sewing machine heads from the Dala Lawanti Skills Acquisition Centre. In a statement released on Thursday, Borno police spokesperson Nahum Daso revealed that Kaka Mustapha, a security guard at the centre, conspired with two others, Ibrahim Mohammed and Bukar Mustapha, to commit the crime. […] The post Three Suspects Arrested For Stealing 19 Sewing Machine Heads From Borno Skills Centre appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Gombe: Police arrest eight suspects for various criminal offences

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest eight suspects for various criminal offences Gombe State Police Command recently recorded successes in the fight against crime and other social vices as eight suspects were arrested, a kidnapped victim rescued, nineteen live ammunitions and several other exhibits recovered. Consequently, the Command stated that it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents by intensifying efforts to combat criminal […] Gombe: Police arrest eight suspects for various criminal offences Tribune Online

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3 w. ago IGP, AIG stop move to free alleged murder suspects, human rights lawyer calls for probe

By Christopher Oji The intervention of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 , Adegoke Fayoade, has thwarted an alleged  attempt by the Attorney-General/Commissioner for Justice, Ogun State, Oluwashina Ogungbade, to discontinue investigations into murder allegations against Elijah  and four other persons. The Ogun State […] The post IGP, AIG stop move to free alleged murder suspects, human rights lawyer calls for probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Zone 12 Police Command cracks down on crime, arrests 60 suspects

Tribune Online Zone 12 Police Command cracks down on crime, arrests 60 suspects The arrests were made possible through the tireless efforts of the officers and men who worked around the clock to gather intelligence, conduct raids, and apprehend the suspects. Zone 12 Police Command cracks down on crime, arrests 60 suspects Tribune Online

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last month Kidnapper Confesses To Crime As Edo Govt Demolishes Building

The Edo State Government has demolished the property of a suspected kidnapper, Oboh Odianosen, in the Edo Central Senatorial district after he confessed to collecting an N800,000 share from an N5 million ransom. The state’s Task Force against Kidnapping carried out the demolition on Wednesday following Odianosen’s arrest and admission of involvement in the crime. […]

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