…press briefing at the Police Officers' Mess in Jos, saying the command had commenced investigation into the alleged botched abduction.Faniyan said the suspects were currently in police custody and would be charged to court, if found culpable at the conclusion of investigation."As regards the case of attempted kidnap of…

…there were "indications of some mental illness involved with the case." The three-month investigation into the horrendous tragedy had "required patience, diligence and precision", he added. "I've been in law enforcement for 34 years, I was on that scene, and it was probably the worst scene that I've ever seen in my lif…

…incident occurred on 9th August 2026, at about 1900hrs, at Zango Area, Zuru. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly conspired with two others; Rabi'u Tela, husband of Zarau Hassan, and Hamza Zango, both now at large, to dig a pit inside Zarau Hassan's room and bury therein a copy of the Holy Qur'…

…commending the Inspector General of Police for what he called meticulous handling of the investigation and assured the public that evidence would emerge at the right time.Ajiran Murder: Police say case must be resolved in courtPreviously, Legit.ng reported that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Tuesday, August 4, reaff…

…mortuary in Kyado, while the incident was formally reported to the police for further investigation. Troops are currently working to track down the perpetrators. The attack point to the grim situation where commercial vehicles and other road users travelling along the Kyado""Jootar axis, where criminal Tiv elements hav…

…opposed by Adeyemo. Consequently, the court ordered the police to carry out a thorough investigation to unravel the truth. Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Ayodele Ayeni told the court that the convict committed the crime at about 9; 00 a.m., at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State. Ayeni said that Bolanle tendered the forged marriag…

…Award organised by Image Merchants Promotions Limited. Aliyu said the commission’s investigation into ghost workers had exposed how individuals manipulated government payroll systems to receive multiple salaries. “We discovered that one person enrolled 14 members of his family,” he said. Aliyu said the commission had i…

…Chinaza's disappearance and the allegations against the suspects remain under police investigation. The police have urged members of the public who may have information about the whereabouts of the missing woman or the wanted suspects to contact the SCID, Panti, or the nearest police station. Speaking with SaharaReport…

…Aliyu, mni, psc (+), has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), for discreet and thorough investigation. The suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation. "The Command therefore reiterates its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and…

…a blow pistol were recovered. It added that the Nigerian man is in custody assisting the investigation while the bodies of the deceased suspects have been deposited at the morgue for preservation, identification and autopsy. by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 9:38 AM | Share this Story

…'the immediate priority must be their safety and wellbeing'. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) 'deployed a team' to the site to begin 'gathering evidence'.The cause of the derailment has not yet been established. Photographs appeared to show a section of track that was buckled, but it is not yet known wheth…

…He insisted that the suspects would be arraigned in court after the completion of investigations. The NSCDC urged members of the public to be cautious of individuals presenting themselves as personnel or volunteers of the corps without proper verification.

…the attempted purchase and determine the extent of the criminal network. “The ongoing investigation is expected to provide further leads into the circumstances surrounding the attempted acquisition, identify other persons connected with the illicit arms transaction, establish the full extent of the network, and unravel…

…concerns over child safety in the community, with residents calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death and urging parents and neighbours to remain more vigilant. Our correspondent gathered from family sources on Thursday that Lemuel was playing with other children in the nei…

…investors say they only became aware of the alleged problems after The Cut published an investigation in September 2025 describing Wondermind as being in a "state of utter disarray."According to the lawsuit, the report detailed allegations of mismanagement involving Teefey, including claims of substance abuse, as well…

…on Wednesday night. Aondongu said the matter had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further probing. He said the case happened at a Family Healthcare centre in Gboko but was being transferred to Makurdi for further investigation. The PPRO has not confirmed the arrest of the suspe…

…the circumstances under which the order was obtained.The dispute originated from an investigation by the Police Special Fraud Unit, Ikoyi, which had earlier secured an ex-parte order placing a 90-day Post-No-Debit restriction on accounts belonging to several parties, including KudiWave.KudiWave said it later became awa…

…for the surgery to happen."Though the Rivers State Police Command previously confirmed investigations into the earlier cult clash through spokesperson Blessing Agabe, law enforcement officials are continuing to gather details regarding the latest outbreak of violence. Amid growing tension, university authorities interv…

…said. The NSCDC PRO said the matter would be charged to court in Gombe after a full investigation, adding that the offences were contrary to the Gombe State Penal Code Law and the Child Protection Law. by Linda Ikeji at 13/08/2026 7:58 AM | Share this Story

…Gwamnishu has accused officers of the Rivers State Police Command of mismanaging an investigation into the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl, Rihanat Alabi, by her family's landlord. Gwamnishu raised the alarm by sharing a video online where the young victim detailed her ordeal. In the video, the survivor described an…

…Nigeria Data Protection Commission. The commission noted that it has begun a forensic investigation into the matter, as it urged institutions entrusted with the personal data of students, staff members and other members of their communities to have a heightened responsibility to ensure that such data is processed lawfu…

…Obudu Village on July 28, 2026. Acting on this, the operatives expanded their scope of investigation on the financial, logistics and communications channels surrounding the abducted persons, which later led to Sanni’s arrest. “The sustained offensive of the Kwara State Police Command against kidnapping has recorded ano…

…individuals, companies and government agencies to provide explanations on matters under investigation. “Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution empower the National Assembly to invite anybody or agency for explanations on issues raised against them,” he said. Backing the call for sanctions, Senator Shehu Kaka Lawan…

…as Umar Kaigama, was arrested at about 7:15 p.m. on August 10, 2026. Preliminary investigation revealed that Kaigama allegedly specialised in moving civilians, particularly women, from the IDP camp into the bush to meet with suspected terrorists. The suspect is currently in the custody of Headquarters 25 Brigade for fu…

…could participate without intimidation. Meanwhile, the Osun State Police Command said investigations into the Ilesa attack were ongoing. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the development and said further details would be provided as the investigation progressed. Nigeria not a Muslim co…