…and cannabis-infused products worth N373.8 million at the Tincan Island port, Lagos. The Public Relations Officer of NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada made this disclosure in a statement on Sunday. Maiwada stated that the rifle components, identified preliminarily as jojeff pump-action rifles, were discovered after the container…

…further needless tragedies. Anybody caught is prosecuted — KAI When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Kick Against Indiscipline, Lukman Ajayi, said the agency’s operatives were still actively enforcing compliance. He said between three and four casualties are recorded daily from people crossing…

…Oyinsan; Board Member, Sunday Akinremi; OPU Canada Secretary, Madam Temilola Anuoluwapo; Public Relations Officer, Prince Olasunkanmi Adebayo; Mobilisation Secretary, Segun Awoniyi; and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Madam Ronke Osiyemi. The post Adams, Yoruba monarchs urge diaspora Nigerians to preserve cult…

…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…

…package with better equipment, logistics and improved welfare. A former Director of Army Public Relations, retired Brig. Gen. Sani Usman, described the decision as timely, saying no amount of money could adequately compensate soldiers for the risks they take in defending the country. According to him, military personne…

…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…

The remains of veteran journalist, public relations expert and Ibadan high chief, Lekan Alabi, were laid to rest on Sunday at Eternal Homes, Fiditi, in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State. The final rites began in Ibadan with a Janazah prayer at his Akobo residence. The atmosphere was solemn as family members, pr…

…Army disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba. According to the statement, the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the Forward Operating Base at Kasuwan Daji at about 1:40 a.m. on…

…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…