…State, unleashing intense gunfire and looting food supplies from shops. According to a police statement issued by the Taraba State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Victor Mshelizah, the tragic attack occurred on Friday, October 23, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., shortly after residents concluded Jumu’ah prayers.…

…then assaulted by a group of about 50 people and he was declared dead at the scene,” a police statement said.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The nationality of the man and the motive for the attack was unknown. Drivers with e-hailing services marched in the same area on Wedn…

…Otaigbe. The alleged incident occurred on Saturday, October 17, 2026. According to a police statement issued on Wednesday, October 21, the investigation began after the victim's mother reported her missing to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Gomoa Buduburam District Police on Monday, Octobe…

…three abductees, issuing a ransom demand of N120 million for all three to be freed.Oyo police launch manhunt for kidnappersThe Oyo State Police Command's spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the kidnapping, disclosing that the victims were taken while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute's grounds."A m…

…there was no information on the arrest of the perpetrators, who are at large. The police statement read, “Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, have successfully rescued the 20 prospective NYSC corps members who were abducted in Imo State on 1st October, 2026. ‘’Followin…

…gun battle along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area. According to the police statement made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, several of the attackers were neutralised during the confrontation. The command said at least 17 suspected bandits were neutralised, while four motorcycles belonging t…

…large, to break into a dwelling house at Unguwar Sarakuna and steal the said items," the police statement said. The owner of the affected house and his wife were subsequently traced. The wife reportedly told investigators that she travelled to Jos on July 31 and left the properties in her room. She alleged that some cl…

…the state and that perpetrators of crime will be made to face the wrath of the law,” the police statement said. Police to charge man to court for assaulting lady over pot of soup