Police
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 […]
Police inspector found dead in Ogun hotel
The lifeless body of a Police Inspector identified as Haruna Mohammed has been found dead in a hotel room in Ogun state. It was gathered that the inspector attached to Ishashi Police division in Lagos State, had arrived with a woman to Super G Royal hotel, located at Anthony Uzum Estate, Oyeyemi Akute, at about […]
JUST IN: Kogi, Edo get new CP
The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday approved the appointment of Miller Gajere Dantawaye as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Kogi State Command. PSC also approved the appointment of Betty Enekpen Otimenyin as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Edo State. According to a statement issued by the Head of Press and Public Relations, […]
Police Arrest Counterfeit Currency Dealers In Kano, Nasarawa; Seize $3.5Million, N1.4Million, 51,970 CFA Francs
The Nigeria Police Force says it made a major breakthrough in combating counterfeit currency, by arresting four dealers in Kano and Nasarawa states. The operation yielded a recovery of $3.5 million, N1.4 million, and 51,970 CFA Franc counterfeit notes. According to ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, one of the key arrests took […]
Police nab four suspects using fake alerts to buy goods in Osogbo
The Osun police command says it has detained some people who allegedly specialise in using fake bank transaction alerts to buy food in the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Yemisi Opalola, told journalists at the Police Headquarters in Osogbo that two suspects, each in two different cases, were caught perpetrating the act. “On Friday, at […]
Police uncover two gun manufacturing factories in Benue
The Benue State Command of the Nigerian Police Force says it has uncovered two gun manufacturing factories in Guma and Kwande local government areas. The Commissioner of Police, Steve Yabanet, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday in Makurdi that through credible information about criminals manufacturing arms at Mbaafa, Adikpo, Kwande LGA, a team of detectives […]