The Kebbi State Police Command says it has arrested 47 suspects and recovered arms, ammunition and rustled livestock in a series of operations across the state. Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar Hadejia, made the disclosure on Monday in Birnin Kebbi while briefing journalists on recent security breakthroughs. He said police operatives, working with the Nigerian…
The Police command in Lagos State, has arrested a 21-year-old suspect over alleged involvement in multiple killings linked to kidnapping operations across the state. Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, confirmed the arrest while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja on Wednesday. Tijani said the operation followed credible intelligence and coordinated surveillance by operatives…
The Senate on Tuesday approved for second reading a bill seeking to repeal the Nigerian Police Trust Fund Establishment Act 2019 (as amended) and establish a new Nigeria Police Trust Fund 2026. The proposal was introduced at plenary by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, who said it was an executive-backed initiative aimed at improving funding for…
Normalcy has been restored in parts of Kano metropolis after police intervened in a violent clash involving rival groups of suspected hoodlums in the Gyadi-Gyadi area. The Kano State Police Command disclosed that the groups, commonly referred to as “Yan Daba”, had mobilised for a confrontation before officers were alerted. Police spokesperson CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa,…
The Steering Committee on the establishment of State Police Service (SPS) has proposed a strong and multi-layered oversight that would withstand political interference and pressure in the establishment of SPS. The committee, chaired by Prof. Olu Ogunsakin disclosed this in its report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja….
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has identified, apprehended, detained and queried an officer captured in a viral video alleging extortion of a motorist. The police disclosed this in a post shared on its X handle, @PoliceNG_CRU, on Wednesday, noting that the case was under investigation. According to the Force, the Lagos State Police…
The Nigeria Police Force has begun disciplinary proceedings against 167 senior officers accused of professional misconduct and related offences. Force spokesperson Anthony Okon Placid confirmed that the Force Disciplinary Committee is currently sitting at its headquarters in Abuja to review the cases. The committee is responsible for handling matters involving officers from the rank of…
A man has killed eight children and injured two women in a shooting described by police as a domestic incident in Shreveport, in the US state of Louisiana. Christopher Bordelon, speaking on behalf of the Shreveport Police Department, said the violence unfolded early on Sunday morning at approximately 6:00 a.m. local time. Seven of the…
The Police Command in Lagos State has commenced an investigation into allegations that a doctor at a hospital concealed one of a set of twins after delivery. The command confirmed the development in a post shared on its X handle, @LagosPoliceNG, on Wednesday. It stated that the police were aware of a viral video circulating…
The Oyo State Police Command has said the suspect arrested over the alleged killing of six-year-old Mutiyatu Sunday has been taken to a medical facility for treatment after sustaining injuries from mob action. DSP Ayanlade Olayinka said the suspect would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further discreet investigation and prosecution….
