…"We commend the heads and personnel of all security agencies, including the Army, Police, DSS, and other paramilitary bodies, for their professionalism and effective inter-agency collaboration in ensuring peace before, during, and after the election. "We are equally grateful to members of our great party, the All Progr…

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that no case of abduction was recorded during a suspected bandit attack on a police outpost in Zugurma Village, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state.SP Wasiu Abiodun, the command's spokesperson, confirmed the development while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Minna.…

…with the state government’s directive, various law enforcement agencies, including the police and members of the Abia State Harmonized Task Force (ASHTF), hit the roads to enforce the ban. In some parts of Umuahia and Aba, many okada operators had their bikes confiscated by the enforcement teams. While some of the moto…

…Commission observers engaged with key stakeholders, including INEC officials and the police, ahead of the election to assess the implementation of the Electoral Act 2026 and its accompanying guidelines. The observers noted positive collaboration between electoral officials and security personnel during the election, sa…

…Service (DSS), the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), and the Nigerian Police Force (NPF)should support regulators in preventing diversion, hoarding, illegal storage, and disruption of legitimate supply movement," he said. Ekpo enjoined marketers and importers to bring in additional LPG volumes where neces…

…such as lakes and rivers, after 13 people died by drowning at the weekend. In Germany, police said five people had died in fatal swimming accidents over the weekend. Britain’s Met Office issued a rare red warning for extreme heat — the national weather agency’s highest alert level, indicating risk to life and the possi…

…within the community. Confirming the incident to our correspondent, the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said the clash occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on Monday and resulted in multiple fatalities. “The incident was a reprisal attack following the stabbing of a farmer by a herder. We are curre…

By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Bokkos Local Government Area as part of ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities across the state. The Command said the suspect was arrested following intelligence reports on the activities of suspected…

…to ignore rumours of rising insecurity in Lagos, saying such reports were false. The police boss also repeated the command's promise to protect lives and property across the state and warned criminals to stay away from Lagos. Also speaking, the Baale of Oke Mushin Community, Mr Tajudeen Faronbi, said the incident happe…

The government, therefore, called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to take appropriate measures to regulate the activities of specialised police units operating in the state and ensure that proper procedures are followed during security operations. It also urged security agencies to activate official…

…believe violence can be deployed as a political tool. He therefore called on the Nigeria Police Force and all relevant security agencies to rise above any perception of bias and act decisively to identify, arrest, and prosecute those responsible without fear or favour. "Political contests will come and go, but human li…

The Senate is expected to give accelerated consideration to the proposed State Police Bill on Tuesday as lawmakers convene an

…safety, while economic and social activities were temporarily disrupted. The Niger State Police Command spokesman, SP Wasiu Abiodun, while confirming the development, stated that a joint security team promptly responded to the threat posed by the terrorist group. According to him, the swift intervention by security ope…

…apprehended by residents. He said the suspects were later handed over to the police along with items reportedly recovered from them. The attack has heightened fears among residents, with community leaders calling on security agencies and government authorities to strengthen security presence in the area. A former House…

…many adults. This scenario is of course not new. In December 2021, the Adamawa State Police Command arrested a 16-year-old boy, Sunza Samuel, for unlawfully carrying a pistol and other firearms. In March this year, tension rose in Borno State following the circulation of a viral video showing 18 underage children in mi…

…issued a strong warning to them. The signs of victory are already becoming evident." Police, Igboho at loggerheads over release of Oyo kidnapped victims Meanwhile, Oyo State police command, yesterday, dismissed claims that Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, facilitated the r…

…if you look at our DRS vehicles, they all have AI-embedded cameras, which means as the policemen are driving or they are static, they know what is happening within two to three metres since they have monitors in the vehicle. Our DRS men are armed with body cameras and we are also viewing what they are doing and being a…

…8:30 a.m. in many locations. The NBA noted that security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were present at most polling units and generally maintained order throughout the exercise. The association also commended voters for their peaceful conduct and adhere…

…peace throughout the process and praised security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police Force, for their professionalism. It noted significant improvements in election-day administration, including the early deployment of election personnel and materials, timely commencement of accreditation and voting, and the gen…

"A note suspected to be a suicide message was also recovered at the scene with a disturbing narrative of relationship break up after having three abortions for an unidentified man named Chigozie," the police said.

A mob in Maraban Jos, a community along the Kaduna-Abuja highway in Kaduna State, dragged a woman from police custody and burned her to death over allegations of child theft, police authorities said on Sunday.

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce a "Waste Police" as part of efforts to enforce environmental sanitation laws and stop the dumping of refuse on roads across the state. A statement by the Lagos state Government said the government also declared zero tolerance for waste disposal on Lagos roads,…

…As tension escalated, a crowd gathered and the woman was reportedly taken to a nearby police station for her protection and investigation. A statement on Sunday by the Kaduna State Police Command confirmed that a large mob later stormed the police station, overwhelmed officers on duty and forcibly removed the woman fro…

Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspected armed robbers. The command also disclosed that it recovered firearms and other items from the suspects. The command made the disclosure in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. The statement was made available to DAILY P…

…- A joint security operation involving troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, police operatives, civil defence personnel, and local security outfits has repelled a bandit attack on Tureta, the headquarters of Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack, which occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on Sunday,…