Tag: Police

Crime Watch

Police Foil Kidnap Attempts, Rescue Victims in Nationwide Operations

The Nigeria Police Force says it has recorded major operational successes across several states, foiling kidnap attempts, rescuing victims, recovering stolen property and arresting suspects linked to various criminal activities. In Imo State, police operatives rescued seven abducted victims unharmed after engaging suspected kidnappers in a gun battle. Two vehicles were also recovered as the […]

Crime Watch Edo

Police Rescue Three Abducted AAU Students, Recover Arms in Edo

The Edo State Police Command has rescued three students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, who were abducted by suspected kidnappers during a coordinated joint security operation in Esan West Local Government Area of the state. The operation also led to the death of one suspected kidnapper, the arrest of another, and the recovery of arms […]

African News Sports

Police Continue Investigation Into Jayden Adams’ Death

South African police say investigations are ongoing into the death of footballer Jayden Adams, whose body was discovered at a property in Cape Town last weekend. Authorities said the 25 year old midfielder was found at a residence in the Schotsche Kloof area on Saturday, but the cause of death has not yet been established. […]

Crime Watch

Police Arrest Three Over Death Of Kogi Teacher

The Kogi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the death of Mariam Usman, a staff member of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area. Police say investigations revealed that the victim was allegedly assaulted on separate occasions after disciplining an 11-year-old pupil during school hours. According […]

Akwa Ibom

Police Arrest Suspected Cultists, Cable Theft Suspect in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on cultism, illicit drug activities and infrastructure vandalism, recording fresh arrests in separate intelligence-led operations across the state. Police operatives raided a suspected cult hideout along Abak Road in Uyo, where three suspected members of the Vikings Confraternity were arrested. Items recovered from the suspects […]

Oyo State

Oyo Police Parade Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms

The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its fight against crime with the arrest of suspected members of rival cult groups during intelligence-led operations across the state. The command said the operations led to the recovery of firearms and other dangerous weapons, while one of the suspects confessed to being a factional […]

Security

Police Arrest Suspect, Recover 36 Live Cartridges In Edo

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect and recovered 36 rounds of live cartridges during a stop-and-search operation in Benin City. According to the command, the operation was conducted on May 23, 2026, at Guobadia Junction along the Benin–Auchi Road by officers attached to the Ikpoba Hill Area Command. Police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, […]

National Security

Normalcy Restored in Maiduguri After Deadly Bombings — Police

Authorities say normalcy has returned to Maiduguri following coordinated bomb explosions that rocked the city earlier this week. The spokesman of the Borno State Police Command, Kenneth Daso, disclosed this during an appearance on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, noting that security agencies have intensified operations while investigations continue. “Well, as of now, I […]

Security

Police Denial Enabling Mass Kidnapping, Not Lack Of Intelligence — Okwori

Security consultant and analyst, Dr Steve Okwori, has criticised the handling of recent mass kidnappings in northern Nigeria, blaming police denial, delayed response and weak security presence in rural communities rather than intelligence failure. Okwori said the initial denial of reported abductions by the police created a window for kidnappers to escape with their victims […]

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