…into a sophisticated and highly lucrative industry. To a retired Commissioner of Police, Akika Austines, the situation has reached a dangerous stage. "The kidnappers are desperate," he told Sunday Vanguard. "And when you are dealing with desperate people, you must be prepared to take desperate measures to combat them."…

…the legislature's role in citizens' daily lives with the story of Corporal Williams, a policeman dismissed in 1996 without any form of trial. He narrated: "The Senate committee on ethics reviewed his petition and held that such punishment, confined by Police Decree 17, was inconsistent with democratic rule. "His dismis…

The Adamawa State Police Command has intercepted 117 vehicles seen to be operating without registration number or with concealed, altered, or defaced registration details. The operation, carried out by the dpecial task force constituted by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Kabiru Hassan as part of a nationwide crack…

…as he was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. The State Commissioner of Police arrived at the troubled spot after the fracas had ended and interacted with the personnel on ground and Ambassador Bejide to find lasting solutions to the situation. DAILY POST further gathered that pockets of violence were reporte…

…preparations are already underway. INEC needs time. The political parties need time. The police need time. Everybody needs time to adjust." Institutional questions The controversy surrounding the attempted deregistration of the five political parties may ultimately be remembered less for the legal arguments than for th…

The Kaduna State Police Command has recorded major breakthrough in its fight against crime, arresting 12 suspected kidnappers, 13 suspects

…on Saturday, saying the protest would take place at Iwo Road in Ibadan. 5. Zamfara State Police Command has recovered 329 rustled cattle, 175 sheep, one AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition during a security operation in the state. The command's spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a state…

The Kebbi State Police Command has neutralised a suspected kidnap kingpin, identified as Jiji Mujugu, and arrested another gang member during an operation in Bagudo Local Government Area of the state. The Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday. According to…

…on Thursday, June 18, 2026, during the parade of suspected kidnappers at the Edo State Police Command in Benin City, threatened to set up a dedicated court to ensure the swift prosecution of cultism- and kidnapping-related offenders. He vowed to sign the death warrant for the execution, by hanging, of any suspect found…

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police supervising the South-East Geopolitical Zone and in charge of Logistics and Supply, DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, has called for a unified approach among security agencies within the South-East region to reduce crime and enhance security. He made the call while embarking on an operat…

…his case was called up. Isine, who is the complainant in the case of Commissioner of Police v. Abdullahi Yusuf, was allegedly thrown out of the courtroom by police operatives attached to the court on the orders of the Magistrate, Godwin Edemekong. The incident followed the alleged humiliation of other journalists who h…

…the ill-fated boat narrated that the engine boat driver had reported himself to Marine Police, NPA and was taken into custody for questioning. “The driver weh jam us report himself to marine police,” she said. Rescue efforts were ongoing at press time as divers and local fishermen searched the NPA river for Chinaza's b…

…particularly in terms of security. "And I want to thank the lead agency, the police, and other security agencies for meticulous planning. We have not recorded any incidents of violence whatsoever," he said. According to him, INEC had no challenge in terms of technology, adding that the BVAS worked perfectly well. "A fe…

…As efforts on-going to rescue, apprehend other gang members The Oyo State Police Command has arrested one Yahaya Auta, male,

…he stated. The CP later visited Isan Ekiti where he assessed the damages at a police station attacked by the rioters, before proceeding to Ward 11, Unit 007 and Ward 11 Unit 10 to observe the voting process. When Tribune Online visited the destroyed Divisional Police headquarters in Isan Ekiti, burnt vehicles and other…

…natural resources. The deployment followed a passing-out parade held on Saturday at the Police Training School, Yelwa, where the governor, represented by Deputy Governor Mohammed Auwal Jatau, formally authorised the operatives to commence duties in line with existing laws and regulations. Mohammed said the initiative u…

…According to him, the agency received a distress call at about 9:29 p.m. from a police officer, Sola Rotimi, prompting the immediate deployment of fire service personnel to the scene. Akinwande said responders met about six vehicles involved in the crash, including gas tankers, heavy-duty trucks and two cars, with part…

…occurred in the community on Friday night which resulted in fatality and burning of a police station, stressing that the altercation was unrelated to politics or the governorship election. According to him, despite the unfortunate development, residents had remained peaceful and the election process proceeded in an ord…

…disturbing levels of stress and mental health challenges among personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, with nearly one in five officers suffering psychological distress and more than half experiencing sleep-related problems. A Consultant Psychiatrist at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Prof. Bibilola Olade…

Zango commended the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for their meticulous planning and deployment, which he said contributed significantly to the peaceful atmosphere across polling units. On the performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), the REC said the commission recorded no technic…

…attention. He explained that the agency got a distress call at about 9:29pm from a police officer identified as Sola Rotimi, prompting the immediate deployment of firefighters to the scene. Akinwande said responders met six vehicles involved in the crash, comprising gas tankers, articulated trucks and two cars, with se…

Sources also disclosed that officers from the Dorayi Babba Police Division subsequently took Cele into custody for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident. Friends of the deceased and acquaintances of the TikTok influencer stated that the couple had experienced relationship difficulties in th…

…State, Dare Bejide, alleged vote-buying and money sharing in his polling unit, while the police and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, refused to respond. Ekiti Decides 2026: EFCC blinded, vote-buying should be decriminalised – Aisha Yesufu

…nothing to do with politics or the election. “I have been reasonably assured by the police authority, right up to the level of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, that serious steps are being taken to investigate the matter and ensure that whoever is culpable is brought to book. “We don’t want anything of the sort…

…electoral process," he added. Despite the restriction of movement imposed by the state police command from midnight of Friday, June 19 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, some commercial activities were observed in parts of the state, with shops open in certain areas. In Tai LGA, home of the late Senator Mpigi, voters also…