…opened fire, fatally injuring both victims. “Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Dutsin-Ma, promptly led a team of operatives to the scene. The victims were immediately rushed to the nearest hospital for medical attention, where they were unfortunately pronounced dead by the attending medic…

…not confirm the casualty figure until he received a full briefing from the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area. He said the Commissioner of Police's prompt response reflected the command's continued efforts to ensure the safety of communities across the state. The PPRO assured residents that the command wou…

…Salisu Oyiza Afusat, stated that the incident was reported at 11:04 pm by the Divisional Police Officer, Ajaokuta. “Preliminary findings indicate that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, shot Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi and thereafter shot himself. Both officers were taken to separate medical facilities, where…

…the circumstances surrounding the incident will be thoroughly investigated and that any officer found culpable will face appropriate disciplinary action.

…third floor of a hotel within Utako District of the FCT. Responding swiftly, a team of police officers from Utako Division was promptly dispatched to the scene.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “Upon arrival, the source of the noise was traced to Room 301, where one Samuel Net…

…despite the intervention, the dispute persisted until Friday's incident. "The two junior police officers had been dating for some years now, but a few months ago, they started having trust issues and cheating allegations. There had been physical fights and threats to the extent that they were detained at some point by…

…of Anambra State. The arrest followed a report by the victim's mother to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Umuchu Division, that her daughter had been missing since October 16, despite efforts to establish her whereabouts. Acting on intelligence-led information, police operatives, in collaboration with members of th…

…Liman Katagum area following the stabbing.The police subsequently alerted the Divisional Police Officer in Liman Katagum, leading to a coordinated operation that resulted in the suspect’s arrest at Mararraban Liman Katagum.The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu expressed concern over the incident, describing it…

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, has ordered the detention of four police officers attached to the Imota Tactical Team over the alleged harassment of a young man in Odogunyan, Ikorodu. The commissioner also ordered the disbandment of the tactical team pending further investigations and disciplinary…

…slabs crashing to the ground and forcing pedestrians to flee. Emergency responders, police officers, and Kenya Red Cross personnel arrived at the scene to assist with search-and-rescue efforts, while excavators were deployed to clear the debris. Kenya's Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, later confirmed that o…

…of its Edo State chairman and Eromobor.“The team, comprising mobile policemen, regular police officers and Nigerian Army personnel, attacked, brutalised, arrested and whisked them away to an unknown destination.“Their phones and personal belongings were confiscated by the military personnel, and they were treated like…

…'Kito Day' intelligenceAccording to The Punch, acting on the information, the Divisional Police Officer in Owode-Yewa deployed detectives to the location. The operation was conducted jointly with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria.The joint team arrested the three students and recovered several items believed to…

…using the Governor's name to justify their activities, sometimes accompanied by armed police officers reportedly deployed from Alausa. The officials have allegedly continued to interfere with sand mining operations despite a Supreme Court judgment which, according to its interpretation, affirms federal regulatory autho…

…said the circumstances surrounding the incident were being reviewed.He explained that police officers and other security personnel responded during the stampede."The command is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the event."The deceased has been identified as Mary Christiana Oga of Imaje, Yala Local Government Area…

…in Owerri on two separate occasions in 2026The former Super Eagles striker alleged that police officers and a state waste management agency assaulted staff and arrested two hospital workersEmenike called on the Imo State Government and the Nigeria Police Force to investigate the incident and ensure the safety of his fa…

…medical facility. He alleged that on September 25, the DPO of Owerri Urban Division and officers from the Oji Police Station first assaulted his staff. The former Super Eagles striker stated that a second raid occurred on Wednesday, October 21, involving both police and waste management officials who aggressively arres…

…of timely intelligence sharing in addressing potential threats before they escalate.“All police officers deployed for election duties must remain professional, neutral and respectful of citizens’ rights,” the statement quoted Zango as saying.Welcoming the DIG to Bauchi, Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu describ…

…their pension savings to feed their families. How can a President demand courage from police officers in the field while leaving them worried about food at home and destitution in retirement? “Bola, answer the retired officers asking for a pension they can live on. Act on the Police Exit Bill and review serving officer…

…in our area but unfortunately the line was not connecting. “I also called the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Damba Police Station who arrived at the scene in good time with additional policemen. “Unfortunately, however, the bandits had fled to their hideout before the arrival of the additional reinforcement,” S…

…the vehicles involved in the crash and the driver of the Suzuki bus were handed over to police officers from the Yaba Police Division. “LASTMA operatives formally handed over the accidented vehicles and the driver of the Suzuki bus to security personnel from the Yaba Police Division. The police officers provided the re…

Two senior police officers attached to the Abia State Command were murdered and three others were injured after gunmen attacked the Uratta Divisional Headquarters in Aba, Abia State at about 2am on Saturday, October 17. According to reports, the gunmen used explosives to destroy part of the building. The hoodlums were…

…37. Both were admitted to a hospital in the Academy area of Ibadan. The investigating police officer visited them at the hospital and collected their statements as part of the fact-finding process.Suspects Arrested and Case TransferredThree people have since been arrested: Olowu Oluwadamilare and Sodeke Olamide, both m…

…guilty to two felony assault charges, one involving DeLeo and the other a Port Authority police officer. Blair's attorney attributed the incident to missed medication. Hours before her arrest, the actress had posted on social media that she was feeling "sad" and "not great".

…Mshelizah, said poor network connectivity had prevented him from reaching the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for details of the incident. He, however, promised to get back to our reporter as soon as he was able to establish contact with the DPO. Taraba hunters’ leader killed in clash with suspected bandits

…Igbanke where they abandoned their vehicle and fled on foot into the nearby forest. The Police officers relentlessly gave them a hot chase and all four-man gang suspects have been arrested successfully. Those arested include Joy Moses 29, Kalu Iro 32, Friday Chinedu 37 and Chiemela John 35. Exhibits recovered include o…