Police
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 […]
Wife Petitions DSS, Nigerian Police Over Disappearance Of Imo-based Cleric, Reverend Akamnonu
Adistraught woman, Mrs. Chigozie Akamnonu, has formally petitioned the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, over the sudden disappearance of her husband, Reverend Pastor Eric Akamnonu. Pastor Akamnonu, a native of Ndiakunwata-Uno, Arondizuogu, in Ideato North Local Council of Imo State, was reported missing on Monday, February […]
How policeman accused of killing Lagos woman over N2,000 bribe absconded after bail — Investigation
Dismissed police corporal Aremu Musiliu, accused of killing a nursing mother, Comfort Udoh, has reportedly disappeared after secretly securing bail from the Lagos High Court, according to PUNCH Metro. Musiliu, along with five other policemen, had allegedly flagged down a tricycle along Isheri area in 2015, driven by Comfort’s husband, Godwin Udoh. The vehicle reportedly […]
Police apprehend two Okada riders spying for bandits in Ondo
The police in Ondo have apprehended two commercial cyclists, Sunday Komolafe and Lekan Temitope, for allegedly acting as spies for bandits. Wilfred Afolabi, the state commissioner of police, disclosed this to journalists in Akure on Tuesday, saying five other suspected kidnappers were also apprehended at different locations within two weeks. Mr Afolabi explained that Mr […]
Police arrest man in viral video for assaulting three-year-old son
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Mr Adekunle Odukaye, a commercial motorcycle operator residing in Oke Baale, Ado Odo Ota, for the physical assault and inhumane treatment of his three-year-old son, Boluwatife Odukaye. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement yesterday, revealing that the arrest followed the circulation of a […]
Police dismiss Portable’s ‘madman’ claims, insist singer remains wanted
The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed claims by controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, that he is undergoing psychiatric treatment. The police insist the singer remains wanted in connection with an alleged assault on government officials. In a video posted on Tuesday, Portable declared that he is a “madman” receiving treatment at […]