In a bold pushback against the Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) planned May 30 sit-at-home directive, the Nigerian Police Force has declared its unwavering stance to maintain law and order, urging residents of Anambra and across the South-East to disregard the lockdown and go about their lawful activities without fear.The proscribed separatist group, IPOB, hadContinueContinue reading ““May 30 Showdown: Police Reject IPOB’s Lockdown Order, Urge Anambra Residents to Defy Sit-At-Home Directive””
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Ebonyi Teen Fakes Own Kidnap, Demands ₦2 Million Ransom in Shocking Family Scam
In a bizarre twist that has stunned both law enforcement and the public, a 16-year-old secondary school student in Ebonyi State orchestrated her own kidnapping in a calculated bid to extort ₦2 million from her unsuspecting family.The teenager, an SS2 student at a private school on Watchman Street in Abakaliki, allegedly conspired with a familyContinueContinue reading “Ebonyi Teen Fakes Own Kidnap, Demands ₦2 Million Ransom in Shocking Family Scam”
Blood Ties and Cult Wars: Bayelsa Police Nab 17 Suspects in Grisly Murder of Two University Graduates
In a major crackdown on rising cult-related violence in Bayelsa State, the police have arrested 17 suspected cultists linked to the brutal killing of two recent graduates of the Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma. The suspects were apprehended late Friday night along the volatile Tombia-Amassoma Road by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), ledContinueContinue reading “Blood Ties and Cult Wars: Bayelsa Police Nab 17 Suspects in Grisly Murder of Two University Graduates”
Reckless Trigger: Abuja Church Worker Battles for Life After Accidental Police Shooting, Faces ₦5 Million Surgery Bill Alone
In a harrowing tale of negligence, impunity, and abandonment, two Nigerian police officers have come under fire—figuratively—for the literal shooting of an unarmed church worker, John Bargo, at the Baptist Church in Kaura District, Abuja. The April 23 incident, born out of recklessness and casual disregard for firearm safety, has left Bargo battling for hisContinueContinue reading “Reckless Trigger: Abuja Church Worker Battles for Life After Accidental Police Shooting, Faces ₦5 Million Surgery Bill Alone”
IGP Egbetokun Summons Police Officer Over Viral Video Supporting Activist VeryDarkMan’s Release
In a dramatic turn of events following the controversial detention and release of outspoken social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has summoned a police officer linked to a viral video advocating for the activist’s freedom.According to an exclusive police wireless signal obtained by SaharaReporters datedContinueContinue reading “IGP Egbetokun Summons Police Officer Over Viral Video Supporting Activist VeryDarkMan’s Release”
Shame in Uniform: Imo Police Demote Officer Caught Brutalizing Civilian in Viral Video
The Imo State Police Command has taken disciplinary action against one of its officers, demoting Sergeant Anayo Ekezie to the rank of Corporal, after a disturbing video surfaced online showing him and two colleagues assaulting an unarmed civilian along the Owerri-Aba Road.The viral footage, which sparked public outrage and widespread condemnation, captured officers from theContinueContinue reading “Shame in Uniform: Imo Police Demote Officer Caught Brutalizing Civilian in Viral Video”
Horror in Kano: 18-Year-Old Housewife Arrested for Slitting Husband’s Throat in Midnight Bloodbath
In a chilling case that has shocked residents of Kano State, the Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old housewife, Saidat Jibril, for allegedly murdering her 30-year-old husband, Salisu Idris, by slitting his throat during a violent domestic dispute.The gruesome incident occurred around 12:35 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2025, at the couple’s residence in FarawaContinueContinue reading “Horror in Kano: 18-Year-Old Housewife Arrested for Slitting Husband’s Throat in Midnight Bloodbath”
“ABC Transport Heiress Cries Foul: Alleges Blackmail By Ex-Fiancé After Police Declare Her Wanted Without Invitation”
The daughter of ABC Transport founder, Frank Nneji, has cried out after being declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force without prior invitation or formal notice.Ihuoma Julia Nneji, a 34-year-old entrepreneur, was stunned to discover her name and photograph published in a Special Police Gazette Bulletin issued by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime CentreContinueContinue reading ““ABC Transport Heiress Cries Foul: Alleges Blackmail By Ex-Fiancé After Police Declare Her Wanted Without Invitation””
Fatal Betrayal: Lagos Police Arrest Woman for Allegedly Poisoning 65-Year-Old Man in Service Apartment
In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves across Lagos, the State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old woman, Mrs. Adeola Adewale, for allegedly poisoning a 65-year-old man, identified as Mr. Adebayo, to death inside a service apartment in the Abule-Egba area.According to a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP BenjaminContinueContinue reading “Fatal Betrayal: Lagos Police Arrest Woman for Allegedly Poisoning 65-Year-Old Man in Service Apartment”
“Justice For Godwin: Nigerian Police Accused of Cover-Up After UniPort Student’s Gruesome Killing”
The family of a 300-level University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) student, Godwin Akpakpan, is crying out for justice after accusing the Nigerian Police of fatally shooting the 23-year-old and engaging in an elaborate cover-up to conceal their alleged crime.Godwin, described as “gentle, full of life, and the third of seven siblings,” had been missing sinceContinueContinue reading ““Justice For Godwin: Nigerian Police Accused of Cover-Up After UniPort Student’s Gruesome Killing””
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