Category Archives: POLICE

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”

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”

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””

In a dramatic operation that underscores the growing synergy between law enforcement and community vigilance, the Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspected cultist, Anyanwu Izuchukwu Gabriel, believed to be a member of the notorious Black Axe Confraternity.The arrest took place on Saturday, June 8, 2025, following a swift intervention by a combinedContinueContinue reading “Black Axe Cultist Nabbed in Enugu After Mob Attack: Police Recover Pistol, Launch Manhunt for Accomplices”

The quiet community of Hammadu Kafi in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State was jolted by horror on Sunday morning following the gruesome killing of a 45-year-old man, Ahmed Aliyu, in a vicious knife attack that has left residents reeling with fear and outrage.The Gombe State Police Command, through its spokesperson, ASP Buhari Abdullahi,ContinueContinue reading “Gombe in Shock as 45-Year-Old Man Slain in Cold Blood — Police Launch Intense Manhunt for Killers”

In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command intercepted a dangerous shipment of military-grade weapons destined for Kwara State—averting what could have been a major security catastrophe.Acting on precise and actionable intelligence, the police intercepted two suspected arms traffickers transporting a lethal arsenal from Benue through Lafia at approximately 3:09 a.m.ContinueContinue reading “Deadly Cargo: Nigerian Police Intercept Machine Gun, Over 1,000 Rounds of Ammo Bound for Kwara, Arrest Two”

The Anambra State Police Command has made a breakthrough in the heart-wrenching case of the kidnapped and murdered female bank manager, Ifeoma, by apprehending two key suspects allegedly behind the heinous crime. The suspects — Monday Egbe, 32, and Kenneth Nnoga, 28 — were arrested on May 28, 2025, following a meticulously coordinated operation byContinueContinue reading “Justice in Motion: Police Nab Two Suspects in Chilling Kidnap and Murder of Anambra Bank Manager Despite N14 Million Ransom”

In a major breakthrough in the global fight against transnational crime, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through its INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has successfully extradited a notorious Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates to face prosecution over a $307,500 fraud case.According to a statement issued by the ForceContinueContinue reading “$307,500 Dubai Fraudster Extradited: INTERPOL, Nigerian Police Nab Fugitive in High-Stakes Cross-Border Operation”