…part of the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup before his death on July 11Police launched an investigation into the circumstances of his death, but authorities had released no official findings by the day of his funeralFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! South Africa bid farewell to Jayde…

…right to life of a young medical sales representative had been violated after he died in police custody. The court awarded N100m in damages against the Police Service Commission, the Inspector-General of Police, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, a senior police officer, and a pharmaceutical company whose complain…

…found guilty by the Lawra Circuit Court following investigations by the Lawra District Police, which established that he had repeatedly s3xually abused his daughter, a Junior High School student, over an extended period Investigators also found that he threatened to k!ll the victim if she disclosed the abuse to anyone.…

…available at the point of recovery. The firearm was promptly handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and necessary action.” Speaking on the development, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, commended the professionalism, vigilance and integrity displayed by the rescue team. Mohammed said the inc…

Delta State Police Command has arrested 81 suspects during a Police raid on identified black spots across Asaba metropolis as part of efforts to tackle crime and dismantle criminal networks in the state. The suspects, comprising 50 males and 31 females, were arrested for offences including the possession and sale of su…

Delta police nab suspects with cocaine, g#ns during stop and search The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected criminals and recovered firearms, live ammunition, suspected cocaine, and other incriminating exhibits during a stop-and-search operation carried out by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol al…

…Jeremiah Duffey, who went by Shawn Duffey on social media, according to the Owasso Police Department. She was 43. A little over a month earlier, on June 10, she filed and was granted an emergency protective order against Duffey after police informed her he'd been accused the day prior of molesting a minor. On July 11,…

…and bringing to justice those who prey on our communities." "The capabilities of local police departments to expand an investigation beyond the borders of the U.S. is extremely limited. We must rely on the expertise of the FBI and other federal law enforcement partners, which is exactly what occurred in this case," sai…

Ondo, Kaduna, Anambra, Zamfara and Abia have revealed plans to build their state police on existing security agenciesThe House of Representatives passed an Executive Bill on Thursday to establish state police across NigeriaState officials argue that converting existing outfits will be faster and cheaper than building e…

…after being abducted while travelling from an orientation camp in Imo State to Lagos. Police intercepted the kidnappers along the Ihiala–Orlu Expressway. Earlier incidents include the killing of a corps member in May 2022 during an exchange of gunfire between bandits and security operatives along the Kaduna-Abuja highw…

…law governing us, then if something is stolen, the law requires it to be reported to the police. But what we witness are criminals invading communities and killing people. There have also been cases where some Fulani claim that their cattle were rustled. But at the end of the day, you’ll find out that it was a fellow F…

…alleged killings connected to violence in MushinAjiboye's name repeatedly appeared in police investigations, public allegations, and social media claims tied to the Fadeyi turf warsFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The death of Toba Ajiboye, the Organising Secretary of the Lagos State National Union…

The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the killing of Mr Chidiebere Okpara, a member of the state Neighbourhood Watch, formerly known as Ebubeagu, by suspected gunmen in Abakaliki. SP Joshua Ukandu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) o…

…the attack claimed the lives of members of the chairman’s security detail, including two policemen and a local vigilante. In a statement issued on Saturday in Gusau, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, further said troops’ prompt in…

…said the gunmen overpowered the security personnel at the residence.“They killed two police officers and vigilantes before whisking away the chairman and some members of his family,” the source said. Details later…

…four-day vocational skills acquisition and empowerment programme for 100 wives of junior police officers has ended in Delta State. The programme, organised by the Nigeria Police Force Trust Fund (NPFTF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, focused on tailoring and hairdressing for the officers’ wives in the…

…as damages for defamation. Adeyemi is currently in custody after he was arrested by the police in connection with the PFIPC scandal and alleged forgery. by Linda Ikeji at 25/07/2026 10:02 AM | Share this Story

…boiling water on her pregnant co-wife in Bauchi, newborn baby d!es The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old woman for allegedly pouring boiling water on her pregnant co-wife, leading to the d3ath of the baby. The incident occurred on July 17, 2026 in Daba Village, Bauchi Local Government Area during a…

The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated its dedication to enhancing Nigeria’s ability to prevent, detect, respond to, and investigate Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, CBRN, and explosive threats. This reaffirmation followed the hosting of the Final Phase of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, C-WMD,…

Woman charged after police intercepted 'extremely significant' bomb on her way to Northern Ireland A 25-year-old woman has been charged after Irish authorities intercepted what Gardaí described as the most significant car bomb discovered in the Republic of Ireland in a decade.The explosive device, believed to contain s…

Police arrest 6 Liberians for alleged abduction, human trafficking, and visa scam in Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has detained six Liberians over alleged human trafficking, abduction, and an international visa scam. The suspects, comprising one woman and five men aged between 21 and 40, were apprehended at Gber…

Police arrest four over alleged assault, public humiliation and cyberbullying of man accused of PoS fraud in Ondo The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four persons over the alleged assault, public humiliation and cyberbullying of a resident, Temidayo Boluwaji. The assault, which occurred on Tuesday, July 21, 2026…

…to open, while Stephen made light of the situationOfficials reportedly called the police to help resolve the malfunction as the pair remained stuck mid-airNollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen and actress Ronke Odusanya had quite the unexpected experience during their time at Michigan State University, after footage of th…

…made the assertion while reacting to a viral video where an officer of the Nigeria Police Force was captured threatening a motorist that he would have slapped and detained him if he (motorist) were Igbo. In the video making the rounds, the cop was filmed when he took the motorist’s identity card, checked the name and s…

…in connection with a fatal head-on crash that occurred last year.According to Nashville police, 61-year-old James Brewington Jr. surrendered to authorities on Thursday over outstanding warrants linked to the 2025 collision. Investigators allege Brewington was driving when he crossed into oncoming traffic while attempti…