…chairman of the NDC, Danjuma said his decision to back Adamu was informed by the former police chief’s leadership qualities, which he believes are necessary to move the state forward. He said, “I wish to humbly resign my membership and position as the Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Nasara…

…had autism and noted that many children with autism are drawn to water. Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young said investigators believe the boys' passing were accidental and that there is no indication of foul play. "This is your greatest nightmare - to lose both of your children in that fashion," Young said. Accord…

…45-year-old gunman took his own life. Authorities have not released his name, but Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said he was related to seven of the victims. The eighth was a friend of the pregnant woman, he said. Police have not made their names public, either. Video and audio evidence recovered by investigators include…

…evening to reports of shots fired and discovered two women dead in the street, Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah told reporters. Video evidence showed the pair arriving at the residence appearing distressed, then attempting to contact neighbors and enter the house, Lorah said. The gunman exited the house, shot them, and ret…

…Air Force, as well as the families of those who lost their lives in the incident. The police chief expressed the Force’s solidarity with the Nigerian Air Force and prayed for strength and comfort for the bereaved families and colleagues of the deceased. The IGP reiterated the Nigeria Police Force’s solidarity with the…

…house to try to reach... the kids' father, she went to the home and went inside," Cocoa Police Chief Evander Collier IV said during a press conference. "The door was partially ajar and she went inside and found all three deceased." Law enforcement officials confirmed that Dingwall is believed to be responsible for the…

…a loan facility using Braide’s property without her consent. Testifying in court, the police chief said her decade-long relationship with the lawyer soured after an act of goodwill.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google She said, “I met the defendant in 2011, and we became very close friends. She was like…

…there is a need for us to be very cautious in what we do and to be alert.” The former police chief urged residents to report strange persons, movements and suspicious vehicles, particularly around worship centres, to security agencies. He said security agencies, including the police, DSS and military, had intelligence-…

…situation unfolding in the heart of Times Square, the crossroads of the world,” the police chief said. “At any given moment, there are 1000s of New Yorkers, commuters, tourists, families, workers moving through these streets.” An AFP journalist at the scene saw a large emergency services presence and officials inspecti…

…to treat every case of mob violence as homicide. In a video shared on its X handle, the police chief said no Nigerian community, vigilante group or association had the legal authority to arrest, try, convict or execute a person based on suspicion, accusation, rumour or social media evidence. "Jungle justice is m#rder.…

…the law into their own hands, stressing that the police would enforce the law. The police chief’s warning underscores the force’s position that Nigerians must allow law enforcement agencies to investigate suspected crimes and handle offenders through due process rather than resorting to jungle justice.

…the Penal Code, both prescribe the de@th penalty for murd£r in Nigeria," Disu said The police chief also warned that criminal liability would not be limited to individuals who physically attack or k!ll victims. According to him, people who organise, encourage or facilitate mob attacks could also be prosecuted for consp…

…areasThe sho0ter, who was carrying an AR-style rifle, was among the de@d, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said in a news conference. The sho0ter's identity and motive is not yet known. According to the Sun, at least three people have lost their lives after the sho0ting, with at least five people injured. In one v…

…were still trying to determine the shooter's identity and motive, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said in a news conference earlier Saturday, August 1.“We believe the threat to the community is over,” Hicks said. “It was a very chaotic scene.”Palmer said investigators were still interviewing witnesses to the shoo…

…Olohundare Jimoh, who oversees Zone 2, has been named the most outstanding anti-crime police chief in West and Central Africa for 2025, an honour tied to his work during his tenure as commissioner of police in Lagos state.The Security Watch Africa Initiative Network presented the accolade at the 19th edition of the Afr…

…and emerging internal security challenges towards 2035. Discussions between the police chief and the visiting NDC delegation centred on police reform, state policing, command and coordination protocols, as well as other emerging internal security concerns. The NDC delegation was led by its Commandant, Rear Admiral A. A…

…in Abuja. Describing the police as the lead agency for internal security, the former police chief said the government’s failure to properly arm and support the force had undermined its capacity to effectively tackle crime. “The government, I would say, is contributing to insecurity itself. “The police is the lead agenc…

…private hospitals had been engaged to ensure they received adequate medical care. The police chief explained that the Force publicly honours officers who die in the line of duty because they deserve recognition for the sacrifices they make in protecting lives and property. “Police officers, first and foremost, are huma…

…have been left with serious injuries as well as many children, police said. A Ugandan police chief said: "We wish to confirm that, following the fatal road traffic crash that occurred yesterday evening at Chekwatit Village, a total of 21 people, comprising 20 pupils and one adult, have so far been confirmed de@d. "The…

…the parts you played. I cannot thank you enough for your national service,” he said. The police chief disclosed that other officers who sustained injuries during the operation were responding well to treatment, and assured that the force would continue to cater to their welfare as well as the family of the slain office…

…Summit (UNCOPS 2026) on Innovation and New Technologies in UN Policing on Wednesday. The police chief warned that embracing technological advancement should never diminish the confidence citizens place in policing institutions. "Technology can enhance policing, but it can never replace public trust. The legitimacy of e…

…State, Sule Lamido, where he was received by party leaders and supporters. The former police chief said he joined the PDP to pursue his ambition of representing Jigawa South-West Senatorial District in the National Assembly. "I have left the APC for the PDP because I believe this is the platform to deliver real represe…