…while neighbors locked up to avoid fatalities. The spokesman for the Kano State Police Command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who confirmed the incident said the suspect, Rabiu Mukthar, emerged from his house armed with a pump-action gun and fired repeatedly into the gathering. Kiyawa revealed that police officers respo…

…decided to step aside from the 2027 election. He dismissed claims that Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya forced him out of politics. Goje made the clarification in an interview with BBC Hausa on Tuesday, following the controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary, which resulted in him los…

…a fresh court order, were not immediately clear. When contacted, the Oyo State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said he was aware of the attempted arrest but declined to provide further details. “I don’t have a comment. A press release is coming soon,” Olayinka told our correspondent in a phone conve…

…priorities. In a press statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, yesterday, the group said the ministers should devote their attention to their constitutional responsibilities of supervising the nation’s defence and counterterrorism efforts. “The primary responsibility of the Def…

…woman and alleged unlawful disposal of her remains in Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the d3ath and alleged unlawful disposal of the remains of a pregnant woman in Fadeyi area of Lagos. The incident came to light on August 22, 2026, at about 6:30 p.m., after informati…

…was apprehended by officers from the Tivaouane urban police station, under the command of Chief Superintendent Cheikh Ndiaye. The suspect reportedly told investigators that another practitioner known only as "Coulibaly" instructed him to find a young virgin, give her an unknown substance, st@b her, collect her blood an…

…of the PDP, Hon. Emeka Ubenwunne, as the Campaign Organisation Chairman, while Dr Emmanuel Chukwu was appointed Director of Strategic Operations. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Lancelot Obiaku, was appointed Director of Media and Publicity. Others appointed include Lady Clara Ugha as Zonal Women Coordinato…

…law. "The punishment is severe, and it will be enforced. Anybody who assaults or summarily executes a suspected criminal is guilty of murder, which is punishable by de@th. Section 319 of the Criminal Code and section 221 of the Penal Code are very clear about this. Any person who unlawfully kills another person is guil…

…process. "I am yet to meet with the newly elected Obudu District Superintendent, Rev, Emmanuel Achu, who together with other members of the Presbytery, will carry out the official divorce process, even as you can see us in our traditional marriage and wedding attires. "However, I don't need to regret, as the union is b…

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have dismantled an alleged baby factory in the Mowe area of the state, rescuing two pregnant women and four children. The command also said it arrested six suspects in connection with the incident. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this i…

…police rescue three kidnap victims, recover two firearms Operatives of the Enugu State Command attached to Anti-Cultism Sub-Unit of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) have rescued three victims of abduction and recovered their Lexus RX350, two locally made firearms, ammunition and other exhibits. According to the s…

…terrorists also exploited women’s accounts as fronts to conceal the identity of male commanders and logistics managers. Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-using-dead-persons-accounts-crowdfunding-nfiu/ 2. 2027: Obi, Amaechi, Duke differ over insecurity, subsidy The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democrati…

…State. The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Muhammad Bello, made the commitment on Monday during a verification visit to the oil field. Bello said the commission was at the site to assess the current state of the project and advocate for its continuation, describing the development…

…financing technique, with terrorists opening bank accounts in women’s names while male commanders or logistics managers secretly control them. “Terrorist financiers are opening bank accounts in women’s names while male commanders and logistics managers secretly control them. “They exploit cultural norms that make women…

…peace and security in the state. Meanwhile, officers of the Nasarawa State Police Command also recently foiled a kidnapping operation and rescued four kidnapped victims during a swift tactical response by police operatives attached to the Andaha Division, in the Akwanga Local Government Area of the state. In a press st…

…In a country where elections have too often been accompanied by intimidation, inflammatory rhetoric, and violence, the symbolism matters. It affirms that opponents are adversaries, not enemies, and that the pursuit of power must remain subordinate to the survival of the republic. That is why the National Peace Accord s…

…arrest 15 suspects for attacking, k!lling Edo security personnel The Edo State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the fatal st@bbing of an Edo State Security Network (ESSN) personnel in Ewatto, Esan South East Local Government Area of the state. The command also detained 11 others over a separ…

…Inspector Nasiru Abubakar Dansakkwato, brought the suspect before Magistrate Muhammad Alhaji Isah. After the charge was read to him, the suspect pleaded guilty to the offence. The court subsequently ordered his remand in a correctional facility and adjourned the case until September 17, 2026, for further consideration.…

The Yobe State Police Command has warned politicians and youth groups against actions that could disrupt peace in the state as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum. The Commissioner of Police, Usman Jibrin, gave the warning on Monday while briefing journalists after the Stat…

…Ibrahim Zungura, with Governor Ademola Adeleke demanding reforms in the state police command and the release of persons he described as political detainees. Zungura, who assumed duty in Osun on Monday, paid a courtesy visit to Adeleke alongside senior officers of the command, where he pledged to work with the state gov…

…the arrest of a political opponent.” He added that “an officer who refuses an unlawful command must be protected as well,” insisting that “these protections mustn’t be just by word of mouth, but by strengthened institutions.” He further addressed concerns around the potential for partisan misuse of police powers under…

…and urged the public not to rush to conclusions while the legal process is ongoing. Filmmaker TG Omori, who said he had known Poco Lee for years, described the dancer as “the purest soul” he had ever met. “It breaks my heart to hear Poco Lee in this sort of mess. That’s the purest soul I have ever met. The devil really…

…kidnappers, and eight others for various offences across the state. The Corps Commander of Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, paraded ten suspects, including the two kidnappers, on Monday, August 24, 2026 at the headquarters of the formation at Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital. According to Adeleye, one of the…

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested two men in connection with the alleged attempted rape of a 12-year-old girl in the Thomas Henshaw area of Calabar. The suspects were identified as Moris Monday, 68, a shoe repairer, and Asuquo Effiom, 70. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Sunday Eitokp…

…Yari was named Director-General of the council, while Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma was appointed Secretary. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun was named Director of Fundraising, while Adedeji was appointed Deputy Director of Fundraising. Yakubu was named Treasurer. Reacting to the composition of the council, former K…