12+ hour, 24+ min ago   (244+ words) The Osun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as “Emir Ajagungbade,” in Ile-Ife on Sunday. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun…...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago   (286+ words) The Anambra Police Command says it has rescued three kidnap victims and arrested 57 suspects in connection with kidnapping, armed robbery, cult-related violence, murder and other offences in the state. “The command has rescued three kidnapped victims and arrested 57 suspects in…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (190+ words) The Police Command in Cross River has arrested a 41-year-old man, Bassey Ekpo, for allegedly setting fire to a residence at 8 Miles, Calabar. The Command’s spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Calabar, said…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (535+ words) The Lagos State Government has presented 2,000 Cowry Cards to personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, granting them three months of unlimited complimentary access to the state’s public transportation network. The initiative, presented at the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday,…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (217+ words) The Sokoto State Police Command has warned residents against misuse of social media platforms to circulate unverified information, fake news and harmful rumours capable of causing panic and breaching public peace. The warning is contained in a statement issued by…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (198+ words) Dutse Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja has convicted Dennis Daniel, 20, and sentenced him to one month community service for stealing church property worth N2.1 million. Senior ​‌‌⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‍‌​​⁠​​‌​Magistrate Umar Dodo convicted and sentenced Daniel after he pleaded guilty to charges bordering on…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (476+ words) The Police Command in Lagos State has warned residents against jungle justice, saying mob action could amount to murder or manslaughter. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, gave the warning in a video announcement made available to newsmen…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (186+ words) The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a large dugout reservoir containing approximately 10,000 litres of substance suspected to be crude oil in the Oteghele general area of Delta. The discovery was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (447+ words) The Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested three suspects for alleged fraud involving a N23 million vehicle, £10,000 obtained under false pretences, and United Kingdom (UK) student visa scam. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s Spokesperson, who made this known…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (271+ words) Mr Ajo Ordue, the Commissioner of Police in Cross River, has warned police personnel against illegal and prolonged detention of suspects, extortion, harassment and other forms of unprofessional conduct. Ordue gave the warning on Friday during impromptu supervisory visits to…...