…case is presently under investigation,” the CP said, commending the Divisional Police Officer and his team for their swift response. In a related development, the command said three suspected members of an armed banditry and kidnapping syndicate were arrested along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway.The suspects, arrested on…

…of panicked partiers rushed out of the hall and into the parking lot where arriving police officers met with at least 40 frantic people. Officials revealed two families, known for being hostile towards each other, were responsible for interrupting the otherwise peaceful celebration. "People who don't normally get toget…

…Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to provide evidence backing his claim that police officers at highway checkpoints collude with kidnappers. Speaking as a panellist at the recent Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, VeryDarkMan accused checkpoint officers of monitoring motori…

…Hughes is alleged to have subsequently entered Suburban Station, where two transport police officers ordered him to remove the doll mask. Investigators said he complied but retained the black covering underneath and managed to evade the officers.Police later identified Hughes from surveillance footage and obtained a wa…

…of harmful substances in the state. The CP directed all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to intensify surveillance and operations aimed at dismantling networks involved in the sale and abuse of illicit drugs and other harmful substances. The command also called on parents, guardians and community stakehol…

…was involved" in Tupac's killing.Knight also alleged that "crooked cops" and off-duty police officers were involved in the broader circumstances surrounding the rapper's death. The claims about the alleged $1 million offer have been made by Knight and are not established as fact in the material provided. The case again…

…with a pump-action gun and fired repeatedly into the gathering. Kiyawa revealed that police officers responded swiftly after receiving a distress call, arresting the suspect alongside another individual and recovering the firearm used in the attack. During interrogation, the suspect allegedly told investigators that he…

…Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, intervened on Tuesday to prevent police officers from arresting Abdulazeez Adegbola, better known as Tani Olohun, an advocate of Isese, the indigenous Yoruba faith, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Videos circulating online and posted on Tani Olohun’s Facebook page showed a scuffl…

…the Akwanga–Jos Road. The PPRO narrated that upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilised and led a team of operatives to the scene. “Upon sighting the police, the armed hoodlums opened fire on the operatives, leading to a gun duel. However, the police responded with superior tactical…

…in Ikire in which two people were reportedly killed, alleging that the Divisional Police Officer in the area had been implicated in the incident. “Based on all details of the attacks, I request immediate commencement of disciplinary action against the DPO. He has become a threat to the people he was posted to protect,”…

…forgotten”. The IG urged Nigerians to remember the 10 officers and the thousands of police officers who continue to make similar sacrifices. He said their service was a solemn reminder that the security of the nation comes at a cost, often borne by men and women who willingly place their lives on the line for others. I…

…the scene, Ajebo, to obtain information about the rescue efforts. According to him, the police officers said they had searched the area but did not find the abducted victims. He added that the officers discovered the victim’s car and took the two escaped staff members in for questioning. He said the alleged kidnappers…

…an alarm over the discovery of the body. According to a police source, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Maigatari Division, immediately led a team of police personnel to the scene following the distress call. The source said a search of the surrounding area was conducted, during which the severed head of the victim…

…the APC, Accord and the state government amounted to N865.49m. Apart from that, each top police officer was reportedly paid N2m by the APC, totalling N62m across the 31 LGs and area councils. However, our correspondents could not get the amount spent on top security agents by Accord. Vote buying For vote buying, both p…

…assisted in taking her to Victoria Hospital, where she was pronounced dead upon arrival. Police officers later processed both the primary and secondary scenes as investigations into the circumstances surrounding her d3ath got underway. The body was initially taken to FSG Mortuary before being transferred to the Univers…

…protests Iran on Thursday executed an Afghan national convicted of the k!lling of police officers during anti-government demonstrations, the 30th in a wave of hangings since the start of the Middle East war, a rights group said. Ghaem Hosseini was executed after being convicted of involvement in the de@ths of four poli…

…and Malad police in Mumbai for drug (cocaine) trafficking cases in 2018,” he said. The police officer said the purpose of the Nigerian’s trip to Delhi remained under investigation and confirmed that he had boarded the train from Borivali in Mumbai. Soni said the GRP had commenced an inquiry into the death, with stateme…

…of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and heads of operational units to ensure effective implementation of the exercise across their respective areas. Ojajuni also ordered that all personnel deployed for the operation be properly briefed and closely supervised…

…confession by another inmate who claimed responsibility for the killing. One of the police officers who interrogated Smith after his arrest also subsequently testified that he believed Smith was innocent. “I’m not even sure he was present at the murder,” Major Leo Carroll reportedly told the Connecticut Board of Pardon…

…setting houses ablazeHong LGA chairman Dr Aliyu Saad confirmed the attack, saying one police officer and seven civilians were killed in two targeted housesSecurity agencies including troops, hunters and vigilantes have been deployed to the area to track down the attackersPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search…

…him, people who mobilise crowds, incite violence, film and circulate footage, or prevent police officers from intervening could also face criminal charges where applicable. He cited Sections 319 and 221 of the Criminal and Penal Codes on murder, as well as Section 516 on conspiracy, while warning that the police would…

…of Monday and launched a bloody attack on two houses, burnt the houses and k!lled one police officer and seven civilians during the attack," he said. He disclosed that the military, police, hunters and other security agencies had been deployed to the area to search for the attackers. The spokesperson for the Adamawa St…

…has an explanation to give. Then you are adopting result-based budgeting.” The retired police officer said such an approach would ensure that security expenditure had a measurable impact on crime management, while also making the police and other security stakeholders accountable. He also urged governors to pay attenti…

…charges of trespass and stealing shoes at a mosqueComplainants, including court workers, police officers and correctional service personnel, reported repeated shoe thefts at the mosqueThe court adjourned further hearing in the case until August 28, 2026PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng…

…on Oboro farmlands and water bodies,” the community said. However, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Bomadi Police Division, CSP John Emmanuel, confirmed that the three persons were brought to his station but said they were later transferred to the appropriate police division in Ughelli South. “Yes, the issue…