Police Dismiss Four Officers Over Killing of Seven Lagos Traders
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command confirms the dismissal of four police officers over their alleged involvement in the killing of seven…
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Gunmen Abduct Four Travellers Along Igbeti–Kishi Road in Oyo
OYO, Nigeria – Police confirm that four travellers were abducted by suspected gunmen along the Igbeti–Kishi Road in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State, triggering…
Police Constable Recruitment Screening Begins March 9 in Sokoto
SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force announces that physical and credential screening for applicants seeking recruitment as police constables will begin March 9,…
Boko Haram Raid Gwoza Base; Civilians Killed, Women Abducted
BORNO, Nigeria – Boko Haram insurgents launch a deadly overnight assault on a military base in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno…
IGP Orders Heightened Surveillance Over Iran Conflict Fallout
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s police chief orders heightened surveillance nationwide, warning that the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict could trigger security repercussions and unrest within the…
US Embassy Warns of Abuja Protests Amid Iran Conflict Fears
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Embassy in Abuja issues a security alert warning of a high risk of protests in Nigeria’s capital, urging…
NDLEA Arrests Fugitive Drug Lord After 15 Years Hiding
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-drug agency arrests a 58-year-old fugitive drug lord after more than 15 years on the run, dealing a blow to…
Pastor, Wife Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of 13-Year-Old
YENAGOA, Nigeria – Police in Yenagoa arrest a pastor and his wife following allegations of repeated sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, authorities confirm.…
DSS Arrests Man Over Threat Against Obi
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Department of State Services arrests a 26-year-old Rivers State resident for allegedly claiming responsibility for, and issuing threats linked to,…
Tinubu to Swear in Disu as Inspector-General of Police Wednesday
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police on Wednesday following unanimous…