…KAROTA, were hospitalised following a mob attack by some angry youths on Wednesday. The Public Relations Officer of the agency, Abubakar Ibrahim Sharada, confirmed the incident in a statement, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH on Thursday. According to the statement, the incident occurred when a Sharon co…

…proceedings from its internal administrative investigation. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police stressed that the Ajiran murder case had already been investigated and charged to court following legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, DPP. “The criminal matt…

…administration and distribution of locally made medicine in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this on Wednesday, saying the suspects were arrested following complaints from residents. According to him, operatives of the 52 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Challawa,…

…local government area of Imo State, but residing at Ubakala, for vandalism. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, PPRO, DSP Maureen Chinaka, made this known in a press statement issued on Wednesday. She said a vandalized large pipeline concealed with sawdust in a white Toyota Hiace bus was recovered from…

…bullet shells in front of the house.” When contacted on Tuesday, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abimbola Adebisi, said she was not aware of the incident but promised to get back to our correspondent. She said, “The report has not gotten to me. I’ll check and revert.” She had yet to do so as of the…

…crimes and irregular migration in the country. In a statement on Tuesday, the NIS Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, said the arrests followed intelligence gathered on activities of suspected trafficking networks operating in Lagos and Ogun states. According to him, the operation led to the arrest of Ouat…

…operations across Lagos State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 4th August, the NIS Public Relations Officer, AS Akinlabi, said the arrests followed actionable intelligence on trafficking syndicates operating in both states. According to the statement, one Ouattara Adama, a Burkinabe national identified as the alleged…

…the Benue State Police Command said four persons were killed in the attack. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Peter Aondona, said, “I can confirm that there was an attack in Guma LGA in which four persons were killed by suspected bandits. Investigation is ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to ensu…

…signed by the SUG President, Okunuga Opeyemi, General Secretary, Idris Amidat, and Public Relations Officer, Caleb-Martins Hannah, was convened to address growing security concerns, students’ welfare and economic challenges affecting students on and off campus. The union said security agencies, working with the school…

…during routine patrols on August 3, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS, the first operation took place at about 2:00 p.m. in Doya Quarters, Bauchi, where officers intercepted a tricycle with registration number TRR123VD carrying three occupants. The…

…being conducted professionally and without bias.Responding to the concerns, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpa, said Uduak Essien was released after investigators found no evidence linking her to the alleged m8rders.According to him, the principal suspect's confessional statement exonerated Essien,…

…Police Command confirmed that it has commenced an investigation into the murder. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Afusat Salihu, said the command was working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing and assured residents that those responsible would be apprehended. Parishioners demand justice after Kogi…

…made available to newsmen in Dutse, the state capital on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam. According to the PPRO, detectives attached to Gumel Division uncovered a sophisticated fraud syndicate following a complaint on 6th July 2026 by one Ado Muhammad of Jobi, Maigatari LGA. “Prelimin…

…handed over to a woman identified only as Madam Purity for pr0stitution. Delta Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, confirmed in a statement on Sunday, August 2, that the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Ese Betty Isiorho, had been arrested. He said operatives of the Effurun Area Command apprehend…

…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 body alon…

…and uncorrupted personnel are on duty. When contacted for reaction, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, dismissed the allegations, saying operatives will continue to raid dark spots across the state to further protect the lives and properties of the residents. Ojelabi said, “We are raiding black…

…with the Strategic Management Team of the Nigeria Police Force. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, the meeting focused on communicating the IGP’s operational directives and reinforcing ethical policing across the command. Addressing the officers, the Commissioner warned against all form…

…This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Jalingo by the newly elected Public Relations Officer of the association, Dr Bright Ekhibise, and made available to journalists. According to the statement, Daniel made the pledge shortly after emerging chairman during the association’s Annual General Meeting and Sc…

…Range. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, in Dutse, the state capital, on Saturday. According to the PPRO, all arrangements have been concluded for the exercise, which will take place at the designated faci…

…Nathaniel at the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, said, “Nathaniel delivered a commanding performance on Friday night, dominating the men’s 400 metres hurdles final to cross the finish line in 48.47 seconds and claim the Commonwealth crown. “…

…the goods had been parked while awaiting prospective buyers. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the operation was carried out following credible intelligence and on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Ayodeji Abimbola. He said, “officers stormed the hideout of a…

…State Police Command said it had commenced an investigation into the matter. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the incident occurred on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m. “We received a report that a young man threw his two children from the third floor of a storey b…

…in connection with the incident, while two others were on the run. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, adding that the suspects were being investigated for criminal conspiracy, house trespass, assault, and culpable homicide. According to the stateme…

…of birth, gender, addresses and profession. In a report issued on Friday, the Edo State Public Relations Officer of INEC, Toyin Buoro, said the CVR exercise was conducted between August 2025 and July 2026. According to the report, Owan West Local Government Area recorded the lowest number of new registrations with 3,39…

…obtain the reaction of the Kebbi State Police Command were unsuccessful, as the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, could not be reached for comment at the time of filing this report.