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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 […]
Just In: Police arrest Lagos teacher for slapping 3-year-old pupil
Lagos Police Command has arrested a school teacher, Stella Nwadigo, over allegations of physically abusing a three-year-old pupil, Abayomi Michael, at Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu. Nwadigo was arrested after a video showing her mistreating the toddler surfaced online, sparking widespread outrage on social media. The spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, […]
Wife Sets Nigerian Police Officer Husband Ablaze In Ogun
A woman, identified as Sarah Ayinde, allegedly set her husband, Abidemi Ayinde, a special constable with the Ogun State Police Command, ablaze in Iperu community in Ogun State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on December 12, following a minor disagreement between them. It was reported that a source revealed the dispute escalated, leading […]
‘11 AIGs, 16 CPs’ — PSC promotes senior police officers (Full List)
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted 27 senior officers to various ranks in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). A statement released on Monday by Ikechukwu Ani, PSC spokesperson, said the promotions were approved after written and oral examinations by the officers. Ani disclosed that 11 commissioners of police were promoted to the rank of […]
Police accidentally shoots Governor’s Sister during Gunmen Attack
Atsi Kefas, a sister of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, was reportedly shot during an attack by gunmen on Thursday, November 2, 2024, along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The attack targeted a convoy transporting the governor’s mother, Jumai, and Atsi Kefas. According to reports by Zagazola Makama, a publication […]
Transporters suspends activities in Osun over arrest, shooting of state chairman by Police
Following the shooting and arrest of its Chairman, the Osun State Transport Management System(OSTMS) has announced the suspension of commercial transport activities for Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 across the State. The Secretary of the OSTMS, Alhaji Mukaila Popoola in a statement on Tuesday directed motor parks across the State to suspend activities in solidarity with […]
Activist goes into hiding over alleged police threat
Nigerian activist, Abiodun Thomas, also known as Horlarmidey Africano, has gone into hiding, citing serious concerns for her safety after accusing the Force Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, of targeting her for harassment. She claimed that Adejobi, in retaliation for her outspoken criticism of the Nigeria Police, falsely spread word that she was involved […]
Police officer dies in multiple accidents
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) yesterday confirmed the death of a police officer in an accident involving a truck and two busses around Kara Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said: “Following distress calls at 6.44am, LASEMA activated its response team from the Command Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. “Upon […]