…a respondent. If the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, wrote to the police in October 2025 concerning the man now in detention, why not invite him to come and adopt those letters?” The lawmaker, who pleaded anonymity because he did not want to preempt the outcome of the probe, also faulted claims by t…

…unprovoked act of terror against innocent citizens. "I have directed the Armed Forces, police and relevant intelligence agencies to intensify operations across the affected areas to swiftly track down the perpetrators, secure the release of abducted individuals and restore normalcy to the region," Tinubu said. He assur…

…you refuse to sign the papers.""Put anything else in my mailbox and I'm calling the police." She turned away.I had one move left."Wait," I called out.She paused on the bottom step."Tomorrow is the neighborhood block party," I said. "Gabriel is hosting it. Come."Her chin lifted. "He's taking me. He's introducing me to e…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have uncovered two warehouses allegedly used for repackaging counterfeit pharmaceutical products and arrested two suspected members of a syndicate involved in the interstate and cross-border distribution of fake drugs. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai T…

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested members of a fraud syndicate and a suspect in a N10.5 million breach of trust case as part of major breakthroughs in its fight against crime across the state. Arewa PUNCH gathered that this was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Dutse, the state capital on…

…that am not going to see him again. "Nigeria has happened to my family, the military and police failed us in so many ways. But in all we give God the glory, our joy is full, God is still God and forever will be. Rest in peace big bro, I love you and will miss you so much." by Linda Ikeji at 03/08/2026 11:09 PM | Share…

…child molestation, sodomy and s£xu@l battery against a child under 16. The Hapeville Police Department told Fox 5 Atlanta that the incident occurred at the Embassy Suites in the 3400 block of International Boulevard. "As a result of the investigation, Sidney Favors (Sidney Starr), a reality television celebrity, was ar…

Nigerian police rescue man from being m0bbed after he was accused of involvement in suspected one-chance r0bbery in Rivers State A man narrowly escaped being m0bbed after he was accused of being involved in a suspected one-chance r0bbery operation in Rivers State. According to reports, the suspect was apprehended by a…

…According to him, troops recovered five empty cartridges, a military camouflage vest, a police camouflage vest, a military pullover, and a military jungle hat during the operation. He added that troops also recovered a notebook containing records of suspected militant fighters previously arrested and the correctional f…

…Phillips purchased a chest freezer and placed her body inside it in the family home. Police discovered her remains in February 2026 after carrying out a welfare check following concerns raised by her medical practice.Her body was reportedly found covered with a leopard print throw, alongside roses and a birthday card w…

…lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged the Inspector-General of Police to take over investigations into the controversial deaths of Mary Habila and Babatunde Tanimola, warning that both cases must not be “swept under the carpet.” Falana also called for a speedy autopsy in Habila’s case and urged…

…justice for the child.According to Abdallah, the suspects were initially released from police custody because there was no official record stating why they had been brought to the station. She said they have since been rearrested and will face prosecution. She said: "The suspects were released because nobody recorded w…

…the Brooklyn Bridge into New York City's East River on Sunday following a standoff with police.The dramatic incident, which was captured on video by bystanders and widely shared on social media, unfolded after the man climbed to the top of the bridge's north tower.According to police sources, the man removed all his cl…

…injuries during the assault, which remains under investigation by St Catherine South Police. Sources say the reggae and dancehall artist, vocalist and composer was walking down a street with a companion on Saturday, August 1, when they were attacked by armed criminals travelling in a vehicle. One of the attackers alleg…

…told the court that the convict fled the community after he was confronted, forcing police to launch a manhunt. The victim was subsequently taken for medical examination, and the medical report formed part of the prosecution's evidence. Police later received intelligence that Donkor had been spotted at Ntotroso in the…

…did not occur on campus and remains under active investigation by the Jacksonville Police Department, questions regarding the investigation should be directed to the Jacksonville Police Department." First-degree r@pe in Alabama is punishable by up to life in prison. by Linda Ikeji at 03/08/2026 10:11 AM | Share this St…

…been shot in the thigh while filming a skit near Sango-Ota in Ogun State.Although the police stated they had no record of such an incident, the comedian retreated almost entirely from public life.Activity on his verified Instagram page dropped noticeably, and associates later moved to dispel false rumours about his dea…

…woman arrested for trafficking victim to Côte d'Ivoire for pr0stitution The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued a 25-year-old woman trafficked to Côte d'Ivoire. The suspect allegedly lured the victim to Côte d'Ivoire under the guise of vocational training in hairdressing. In…

…processed or engaged with the council. Adeyemi, who is currently being held by the police, made the assertion in a statement issued on Sunday by his legal team and signed by Festus Akhigbe. He also requested an opportunity to appear before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the council. Accordi…

…Unity School, Ringim, plunging the school into darkness. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, said in a statement made available to PUNCH Metro on Sunday that the suspected electrocution occurred after a distress call reported a motionless bod…

…campaign for the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday accused the state police command of drawing up a list of 46 people, including a commissioner in the state cabinet, that will be arrested before the August 15 governorship poll. Addressing journalists in Osogbo, Deputy Director General of the Campaign Coun…

The Ebonyi State Police Command has reaffirmed the directives of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), charging officers and men to uphold professionalism, discipline, accountability, and respect for the fundamental rights of citizens. The Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Hope Urunwa-Okafor, gave the c…

…Adviser, the Department of State Services, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other relevant agencies to develop and implement a comprehensive national framework for safer schools. “School safety cannot be handled in a fragmented manner,” Alausa said.…

…in the welfare of the people,” he said. The council called on the Inspector General of Police, the Department of State Services, and other security agencies to protect citizens’ rights and ensure the integrity of the electoral process. “We urge security agencies to identify, dismantle, and prosecute all criminal networ…

…intensified efforts to secure the release of the remaining two victims. The Enugu State Police Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe. According to the statement, the victims were abducted in the early hours of Sunday, August 2, 2026, within the premises of a church…