…by terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, farmer-herder clashes and other violent crimes across the federation. According to him, the proposed amendment clearly defines the responsibilities of both federal and state police to prevent jurisdictional conflicts. He explained that under the proposal, the federal police would ret…

…criminal elements from exploiting such violations to evade identification and perpetrate crimes. The statement read in part, "The Anambra State Police Command wishes to clarify that the ongoing impounding of vehicles with tinted glasses, whether or not the owners present tinted glass permits, as well as unregistered ve…

…forensic auditors, chartered accountants, civil society representatives and financial crime experts to investigate the matter. It also urged the National Assembly to exercise its constitutional oversight responsibilities by conducting a public hearing on the alleged off-budget expenditure. In addition, HURIWA called on…

…numbers as part of an enforcement campaign aimed at improving public safety and tackling crime. Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Owerri, saying the exercise is in line with the enforcement of laws prohibiting the use of vehicles without clearly visible registration…

…of Nigerian nationals in South Africa, and ensure that the perpetrators of the heinous crimes are brought to justice without further delay. "Our position remains that no matter what the allegations or suspicions may be, there are lawful processes and steps to justice. All must be presumed innocent and granted fair hear…

…major breakthrough in its sustained campaign against vehicle theft and other organised crimes with the successful recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of three suspects linked to the criminal enterprise. "The breakthrough followed a report lodged at the Agodi Divisional Police Headquarters on Friday, July 3, 202…

…gathering, and deny criminal elements the anonymity often exploited in committing crimes. He added that the enforcement would be sustained statewide, warning that violators would continue to face sanctions in accordance with the law. The PPRO also said operatives of the Ogere Division, in collaboration with the Ogun St…

…on Saturday. The department said its Major Offenders Division, working with the Westside Crime Suppression Team, "investigated multiple cases of disabled and homeless persons who had been shot with a high-powered, motorised water gun." According to the statement, Cayce "taunted the victims and placed videos of the inci…

…increasingly complex due to insurgency, terrorism, banditry, cyber warfare, organised crime and resource-based conflicts. Shaibu also identified instability in the Lake Chad Basin, the Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea as major regional security concerns. He noted that emerging technologies, including artificial intelligenc…

…officials who authorised the spending. He further called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other anti-corruption agencies to investigate the alleged unrecorded expenditures and deductions from state allocations. “Th…

…the release also added. Reaffirming the Command's position on tackling violent crime, Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, said the Command would continue to deploy intelligence-led strategies and proactive policing operations. The Commissioner "reaffirmed the Command's unwavering commitment to sustaining intellige…

…has told the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to unmask the internal criminal elements working with Prince Matthew Adeniyi to operate a fictitious presidential agency for prosecution. The Presidency alleged that there are internal collaborators enabling Prince A…

…(one million three hundred thousand naira). He, however, blamed his involvement in the crime on unemployment. The suspect, a former driver, has been arrested by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Anambra State Police Command after an intelligence-led investigation into cases of missing children…

…House Appropriations Committees, the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, and the House Committee on Treaties, Protocols and Agreements. It said the committees should explain the basis upon which official correspondence and invitations were reportedly extended to PFIPC. "This matter must not be swe…

…university community. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), also led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition and other dangerous weapons allegedly intended for use in violent activities. According to the police spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, in a statement,…

…safest states. “Within the period under review, a total of 45 suspects of violent crimes were arrested. “These achievements underscore our unwavering resolve to rid Edo State of criminal elements and demonstrate that the Command remains proactive, responsive, and relentless in confronting every form of violent crime.”…

…seized by the agency. "All vehicles and assets forfeited as proceeds of drug-related crimes are disposed of only through transparent public auction processes conducted by duly appointed and government-registered auctioneers," he said. Babafemi added that any legitimate auction exercise by the agency would be widely adv…

…governor’s office. And the governor replied that even if I found his child committing a crime, I should arrest him. Luckily the commissioner of police was there, and the AIG of the zone and other officers were there. “Nobody will commit a crime and go scot-free. You can’t kill a person or anybody and think you can walk…

…of AI in investigations By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukayode, has decried the activities of internet scammers popularly known as Yahoo Boys, revealing how over N7.2 million was wiped from the account of a serving judge at midnight. Speaking during…

…down 155 Ukrainian drones overnight from Thursday to Friday over its regions and annexed Crimea, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. On Thursday, Russia unleashed one of the most intense drone and missile attacks to hit the Ukrainian capital since the start of its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. At least 3…

…Forest in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State. "Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit of the Command, in collaboration with the local security outfit in Umuobasi, carried out the operation on Sunday, 28/06/2026, leading to the destruction of the criminal camp and the disruption of criminal activities…

…to take the fight to the perpetrators rather than merely responding after these heinous crimes have been committed," the statement read. The church expressed confidence that the victims would return safely and prayed for peace and security across the country. The Benue State Police Command has yet to issue a statement…

…and clearly displayed number plates remain vital tools for intelligence gathering, crime investigation and the swift identification and tracing of vehicles used in criminal activities. The Police Commissioner therefore urged vehicle owners and motorists to ensure that their vehicles are duly registered and fitted with…

…and credible information on suspicious persons and activities to aid the fight against crime.

…by 2030, but cybercriminals are scaling just as quickly. Interpol reported that cybercrime has cost the continent over $3 billion since 2019. South Africa alone recorded nearly 18,000 ransomware detections in 2025, the highest in Africa. Mastercard also noted that the country accounts for 29% of the continent’s ransomw…