In a bold and high-stakes operation, the Benue State Police Command has deployed drone technology and a tactical ground force in a relentless search-and-rescue mission to locate 12 individuals abducted by gunmen in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State.The victims — comprising 11 passengers and a driver — were reportedly travelling in a commercialContinueContinue reading “Drones Deployed, Tension Soars: Nigerian Police Launch High-Tech Manhunt for 12 Abducted Benue Travellers”
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“End of an Era: Lagos Police Nab Most Wanted Killer ‘Olori Eso’, Uncover Deadly Arsenal in High-Stakes Raid”
In a groundbreaking operation that reads like the climax of a crime thriller, the Lagos State Police Command has successfully arrested one of the most dangerous and elusive criminals in the state’s history—44-year-old Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Eso. The suspected hired assassin, cult kingpin, and terror mastermind had led a blood-soaked reign ofContinueContinue reading ““End of an Era: Lagos Police Nab Most Wanted Killer ‘Olori Eso’, Uncover Deadly Arsenal in High-Stakes Raid””
Tension in Kaduna: Police Say Man Who Approached President Tinubu Has Mental Illness Amid Hospital Naming Ceremony
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that the man who attempted to breach presidential protocol and approach President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during an official visit to Kaduna is mentally ill.Identified as Umar Mohammed, a resident of Anguwan Muazu in Kaduna, the individual was said to be born with a psychiatric disorder, according to aContinueContinue reading “Tension in Kaduna: Police Say Man Who Approached President Tinubu Has Mental Illness Amid Hospital Naming Ceremony”
Tragedy in Ilorin: 17-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Brutally Stabbing Stepmother to Death
In a shocking and heart-wrenching incident that has left residents of Ilorin, Kwara State in utter disbelief, a 17-year-old boy identified as Malik has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his stepmother, Mrs. Falilat Yusuf—popularly known in the community as Iya Ganiyat—to death.The gruesome attack occurred around 2 p.m. on Friday in the Danialu area ofContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Ilorin: 17-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Brutally Stabbing Stepmother to Death”
Controversial Gun-Video Saga: Police Grant Bail To Pastor Paul Adefarasin After Recovering Stun Gun, Investigation Ongoing
Sahara Reporters has taken to it’s official X handle and announced that, The Nigeria Police Force has granted bail to the prominent Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, after he voluntarily submitted himself for interrogation over a viral video that triggered nationwide buzz.The Lagos State Police Command confirmed on Tuesday thatContinueContinue reading “Controversial Gun-Video Saga: Police Grant Bail To Pastor Paul Adefarasin After Recovering Stun Gun, Investigation Ongoing”
Drunk Policeman Attached to Lagos Judge Guns Down Errand Boy, Claims ‘Warning Shot’ Gone Wrong
In a chilling incident that has sparked public outrage, a Nigerian police officer, Inspector Ayeni Adeolu, attached to Justice Ramon Oshodi in Lagos State, has confessed to fatally shooting a young errand boy under highly questionable circumstances. The tragedy occurred in Ikeja, the state capital, and has once again thrown a harsh spotlight on theContinueContinue reading “Drunk Policeman Attached to Lagos Judge Guns Down Errand Boy, Claims ‘Warning Shot’ Gone Wrong”
Outrage in Kaduna: PDP Chieftain Edward Auta Raises Alarm as Police Storm Home, Abduct Wife in Shocking Midnight Raid
In a chilling turn of events that has sparked outrage across political and human rights circles, a top chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, Edward John Auta, has cried out over a brazen police raid on his residence that culminated in the abduction of his wife by men allegedly dressed inContinueContinue reading “Outrage in Kaduna: PDP Chieftain Edward Auta Raises Alarm as Police Storm Home, Abduct Wife in Shocking Midnight Raid”
Tragedy in Uniform: Corps Member Dies After Alleged Police Brutality in Gombe — Family, NBA Demand Justice
GOMBE, NIGERIA — The tragic death of 28-year-old Saleem Ahmed Nana, a serving corps member in Gombe State, has sparked outrage and growing demands for justice amid allegations of police brutality and a subsequent cover-up.Saleem, a graduate of Environmental Management Technology from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, was reportedly assaulted by security operatives—comprising police officersContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Uniform: Corps Member Dies After Alleged Police Brutality in Gombe — Family, NBA Demand Justice”
Nigeria Police Bow to Public Pressure, Extend Tinted Glass Permit Deadline to August 2025
In a move that underscores growing responsiveness to public sentiment, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially extended the deadline for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement to August 12, 2025. The announcement, made in a statement released on Saturday, June 14, by the Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP)ContinueContinue reading “Nigeria Police Bow to Public Pressure, Extend Tinted Glass Permit Deadline to August 2025”
“Cyber Sting: Police Dismantle High-Level WhatsApp Scam Syndicate, Nab Ringleader, Freeze Millions”
In a major breakthrough in the war against cybercrime, the Nigeria Police Force’s National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has busted a highly sophisticated scam syndicate that specialized in hijacking WhatsApp accounts of influential Nigerians to defraud unsuspecting victims. Millions of naira were recovered and one of the key masterminds is now in custody.The operation, sparked byContinueContinue reading ““Cyber Sting: Police Dismantle High-Level WhatsApp Scam Syndicate, Nab Ringleader, Freeze Millions””
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