The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, Samuel Akoade, for allegedly hacking his mother, Olufunke Akoade, to death in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at about 5pm in the Powerline area of the community. It was gathered that the suspect…

…for 20 minutes before a witness saw what was happening from her window and called the police, according to Mail Online. CCTV showed cars and a double-decker bus passing close to where Desalagne attacked the pensioner at around midnight on July 23 last year. The defendant, who used an interpreter during the trial, told…

The Ekiti State Police Command has commenced an investigation to establish the whereabouts of a 19-year-old woman, Dandam Happiness, who has been missing since August 10, 2026. The Police Public Relations Officer for the command, SP Sunday Abutu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Monday. According to…

Nigerian Police Force PRO CSP Anietie Iniedu revealed new directives aimed at curbing extortion at police stations across the countryThe police spokesman disclosed contact lines Nigerians can use to report officers who demand payment for bailProminent lawyer Stan Alieke backed the police position and urged Nigerians to…

…the remand order when the defendant was arrangined before her by the Adamawa State Police Command. Muktar of Zango ward in Jimeta, Yola North LGA, Adamawa State, was arraigned before the court by the prosecutor, Inspector Danjuma Hamidu, for the alleged offences of house trespass, theft and criminal charm. First Inform…

…on parole without the permission of the deceased's family members. The South Africa Police Service North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams, in a statement on Sunday welcomed the 25-year direct imprisonment sentence. Adams commended the investigating officers, Detective Constable Noncedo Sova…

…she experienced behind closed doors. She said the matter has been reported to the Lagos Police, Gender Unit, US Embassy and Canadian Embassy, adding that she has photographs and footage relating to her allegations. She also thanked friends and family who helped her and her son leave their home and provided them with fi…

…statement attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi, his subsequent invitation by the police and release, alleging that the episode reflected the pressure placed on opposition figures during the election. “The ruling party that is ruining the country mobilized their entire rigging machinery to Osun, with nothing left to…

The Osun State Police Command has urged supporters of political parties to celebrate the outcome of the 2026 governorship election responsibly and within the bounds of the law. The Commissioner of Police, Election, CP Samuel Erale Etaifo, made the appeal in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP…

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has introduced a monitoring mechanism through the command’s operational control rooms to closely supervise police checkpoints, patrol teams and other operational activities across the state. In a press statement on Sunday, the spokesperson for the command,…

…had also previously petitioned the British High Commission and the Inspector-General of Police over alleged security concerns, calling for the August 15 election to be free, fair and credible. As the election approached, the campaign council subsequently backed Tinubu’s directive to the police and other security agenci…

…agencies, including the ICPC, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the police, to investigate credible allegations of vote buying and ensure that proven offences are prosecuted. On security, the centre said voting proceeded peacefully in many parts of the state but noted reports of violence in Ejigbo and Modake…

…during an early-morning joint operation conducted by security operatives. The Osun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the arrest, stating it was part of intensified operations aimed at preventing activities that could undermine the election. According to the police, approximately 2…

The Borno State Police Command has recovered an unexploded ordnance, identified as a hand grenade, from a drainage slab in the Moduganari area of Maiduguri, the state capital. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the recovery followed a report received at…

…crowd here indicates a clear victory for Accord. This is the reason for the chaos. The police managed to secure some of the ballot papers, but the thugs absconded with the remainder. “They are determined to undermine the will of the people. This reflects the nature of the federal government we have. The citizens have e…

…above."The presiding officer initially pushed back against the demand. However, once police officers and other security personnel drifted away from the immediate area, the officer gave in.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The APC agent and an unidentified man then collecte…

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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the alleged murder of a woman at a hotel in Girei Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued on Saturday, the command’s spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the incident occurred at No Vex Hotel, Girei, on Friday. “Followi…

…by DAILY POST showed Fadahunsi intimidating and threatening voters in the presence of a police officer. This came a few days after he was invited by the police following a call for his arrest by Nigerians after he ordered his followers to kill members of the Accord Party. However, a new video captured Fadahunsi on Satu…

…verified 11 false claims circulating about alleged payment of INEC officials, arrests by police and underage voting as of the time of the report, while claims relating to shooting and disruption of voting were still being verified. The statement is a preliminary account covering the process up to 12 noon and will be fo…

…There was drama in Modakeke, Osun State, Saturday, after some men dressed as police officers allegedly stormed a distribution centre and disrupted the distribution of election materials. An X user, identified as Oyindampla, made the claim in a post on Saturday. He wrote: “Serious drama this morning in Osun state as som…

The Osun State Police Command has arrested an officer posted to the Registration Area Centre in Modakeke Ward 10, Ife East Local Government Area, following the accidental discharge of tear gas that sparked panic during Saturday’s governorship election. The command’s response followed viral video clips on social media d…

…neighbouring states to interfere with the Osun governorship electionThe Commissioner of Police overseeing the election confirmed the suspects were linked to Ondo and Ekiti statesGovernor Ademola Adeleke announced plans for an independent inquiry into reported killings and violence tied to the election processPAY ATTENT…

…delaying voter accreditation across Osun State. Photo names alleged thug, questions police conductAccording to PUNCH, beyond the technical issues, the governor alleged that armed thugs were disrupting the exercise in Olorunda and Irewole Local Government Areas. He specifically named a man he identified as Enuku as one…

…Adeleke, has cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election, alleging that some police personnel are tear-gassing voters in parts of the state to scare them away from polling units. Adeleke arrived at his polling unit, Unit 009, Ward 02, Agbogunde Sagba, in Ede North, at about 8:30 a.m. and joined other voters to e…