…Francis Amabelimo and Samuel Oburo. The suspects were arrested in 2022 by operatives of Police Operation Puff Adder, now known as the Violent Crime Response Unit. The operation was led by CSP Chris Nwaogbo. Nwanlia was said to have developed health complications, including hypertension and stroke, while in custody at t…

…Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement detailing police operations carried out between September 29 and October 2, 2026. In Taraba State, police operatives rescued three of five persons abducted in the state following sustained pressure on the kidnappers. The victims were rescued…

…Local Government Area of the state. The recovery was made on August 25, 2026, during a police operation in the Kara area of Bunza town, following concerns over the persistent theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure in the area. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Police Public Relatio…

…rebuild trust between residents and the police. The governor also referred to a recent police operation 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…

…Artificial Intelligence, and other contemporary approaches to strengthening police operations before, during, and after elections. “The Conference, primarily involving officers of the rank of Commissioner of Police and above, will provide an opportunity for strategic engagement and the development of practical measures…

…man believed to have mental health issues, was arrested at the scene following a police operation. He was armed with two knives, local media reports. Video footage on social platform X showed a man with long black hair, wearing a cream tracksuit and wielding one big knife in each hand stabbing a young woman. The video…

…to severe beating, torture, inhuman treatment, and alleged suffocation during a police operation."These allegations are deeply disturbing and, if confirmed, constitute a gross violation of human rights and the rule of law," Rev. Frank Onyekwelu, President of NICASA, said.NICASA called on the Independent Police Investig…

…opened a manslaughter investigation into those involved in the "various phases" of the police operation. The case includes two police officers and four ambulance workers, although prosecutors said there are currently no suspects. Investigators said the probe would examine the full sequence of events, including the mom…

…military fatalities since President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed troops in March to bolster police operations against crime and illegal mining. The incident occurred at an abandoned mine west of Johannesburg as soldiers pursued suspected illegal miners, known locally as “zama zamas”, police spokeswoman Athlenda Mathe said.…

…oversight, improve compliance with human rights standards and enhance accountability in police operations. The court held that the deployment of legal officers to police formations would support constitutional safeguards relating to arrests, detention, investigations and other policing activities. The judgment is expec…

…Police Act after the constitutional amendment to provide the legal framework for state police operations. He added that the proposed system would include safeguards to ensure financial autonomy for state police service commissions and prevent political interference.Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole…

…Kebbi States in an attempt to retaliate for the heavy losses they suffered during recent police operations. "The combined security team engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle which commenced at about 2:45 a.m. on 8th July 2026. "The overwhelming firepower and superior tactical response forced the criminals to flee…

…annually to ensure its adequate funding. We have recruited more officers to boost police operations. We have invested heavily in security equipment to strengthen our combat and reconnaissance capability. Yet, we have not been able to tame the tide of insecurity sufficiently. Do we surrender our sovereignty to violent n…

…appointments, while an independent State Police Service Commission would regulate state police operations without the control of state governors. Explaining the circumstances under which the federal police may intervene, Bamidele said such action would only be permissible in exceptional situations. He said, "The interv…

…Police Service Commission would operate independently of governors in regulating state police operations. In his explanation, the federal police would only intervene in state policing under clearly defined conditions, including a breakdown of public order, inability of a state police service to function, serious human…

…“Following the successful recovery of four stolen vehicles through intelligence-led police operations Special Intervention Squad (SIS) and Badawa Division during coordinated operations carried out across Kano, Yobe and Kaduna states within the past week. “One of the major breakthroughs involved the arrest of a suspect,…

…to stay off the state, and encouraged members of the public to continue supporting police operations by providing timely and credible information. Ogun police arrest 3 suspects, recover motorcycle, generator parts