Tag Archives: Police

The Police High Command, yesterday, said a total of 3,619 suspected criminals were arrested nationwide between January and May 2023, while 486 firearms were recovered in the process. It also said a total of 4,072 pieces of ammunition of various calibres were recovered.   The Inspector General of Police (IGP), …

The police, on Monday, arraigned a 32-year-old man, Bello Ismaila, before an Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly receiving stolen cattle. The police prosecutor, Insp Johnson Okunade, told the court that the defendant allegedly received two stolen cattle from one Abdulkadril Buba around 5 pm on May 21 at …

Lagos State Police Command has announced the dismissal of Sergeant Ekpo Shimuyere from the Sogunle Division for extorting N98,000 from a young man.   The Lagos State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed on Wednesday that Shimuyere was dismissed and disrobed by the Provost Department of the command for …

THE Delta State Police Command said it has neutralized two suspected kidnappers, recovered arms and ammunition and rescued victims after fierce fire exchange. In a press release yesterday, Delta Police Image maker, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the incident.   According to him, “As part of strategies emplaced by the command …

The family of 24-year-old man, Idris Bakare, who was allegedly killed by a police bullet on Sunday night are demanding justice. According to reports some people were reportedly fighting on Oregun Road, Lagos, late hours on Sunday when a police patrol van arrived at the scene. Idris, while returning to …

Men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two men for allegedly stabbing a 13-year-old boy to death over rubber slippers ownership. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday.   Hundeyin said the incident happened on Sunday around 6pm …

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Baba Alkali has again vowed not to spare anyone that attempts to disrupt Monday’s presidential inauguration in Abuja. Alkali said the police were collaborating with other security agencies to forestall any eventuality. He said in a statement yesterday by Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi that …

Men of the Ondo State Police command have arrested two suspected rapists in the state for allegedly raping a grandmother and housewife to death in two different locations of the state. While 27-year-old farm labourer, Mima Chinecherem, was arrested in Ore, in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, in …

In a successful operation on Monday, police in Benue State rescued ten kidnapped victims, among them Dr Etito Obadiah, a medical doctor. The Commissioner of Police, Okoro Julius, paraded eight suspects believed to be connected to the incidents.   According to Commissioner Julius, three suspects were arrested in relation to …

A 33-year-old father was arrested on Monday for allegedly causing a serious brain injury to his 2-month-old baby by violently shaking him. The Incheon District Court issued an arrest warrant for the man on charges of child abuse, citing concerns that he may attempt to flee.   He is suspected …