Police
Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow
Three people – including two police officers – have been killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian authorities have said. Two traffic police officers saw a “suspicious individual” near a police car on the city’s Yeletskaya Street, and when they approached the suspect to detain him, an explosive device was detonated, Russia’s Investigative Committee has […]
Just In: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police Officers from VIPs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons in the country. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy noted that henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties. The statement reads in part, […]
Gunmen Kill Abuja-based Doctor, Kidnaps Three Children
An Abuja-based veterinary doctor and former chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, FCT Chapter, Dr Ifeanyi Ogbu has been killed by suspected kidnappers who whisked away his three children. It was gathered that the deceased’s residence in Kubwa district along the Kubwa-Kaduna road was invaded on Friday night by the gunmen. They abducted him […]
Three Bandits Killed in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command in the Kamba Division have neutralised three suspected Lakurawa bandits during a fierce gun battle in Dandi Local Government Area. A statement made available to newsmen in the state on Friday by the spokesman of the command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said the incident occurred on Friday when a gang of […]
“Police lied, I paid N6.5m ransom to kidnappers,” Edo Chief Imam reveals
Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, the recently abducted Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque in Edo State has revealed that he paid over N6.5 million was paid to ensure he was freed by his abductors contrary to the claim of the police. Obhakhobo was abducted at Uromi on July 9, and there were reports that his abductors […]
Four policemen accused of abducting, extorting N151.5 million from Nigerian man based abroad
Four Inspectors of the Nigeria Police Force have been accused of forcibly abducting and extorting the sum of ₦151.5 million from a Nigerian citizen, Mr. Segun Okubajo, who was visiting from abroad. The allegations are contained in a detailed petition dated May 2, 2025, and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun. The […]
Police re-arraign VDM over cyberbullying of Nollywood actresses, others
The Police on Thursday re-arraigned controversial social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, before a Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly cyberbullying Nollywood actresses, Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh. The social activist is also accused of cyberbullying Nigerian producer and singer Samuel Oguachuba, popularly called Samklef, among others. VDM was re-arraigned before […]
Misconduct: Nigeria police summon officers caught in viral video
The Nigeria police authorities have summoned the officers who were caught in viral videos over what they described as unprofessional conduct in the discharge of their duties. This was contained in a statement by the Force Spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday in Abuja. Adejobi, in the statement on X, said the cases involved officers serving […]
Pregnant Woman Found Hanging From Tree In Anambra Community
A pregnant woman, identified as Nwafor Onyinye, has been found dead, hanging from a cashew tree along the Uke/Ideani road in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Police in a statement issued on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, described the incident as a suspected case […]
Just In: Police Summon Emir Sanusi II To Abuja Over Sallah Procession Violence In Kano
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for questioning in connection with the violence that broke out during the recent Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano, which resulted in the death of a local vigilante member. It was reported that the invitation followed a deadly incident that occurred […]