Kano Police Ban Ramadan Tashe Over Rising Security Threats
KANO, Nigeria – Police authorities in Kano ban the centuries-old Tashe street performances during Ramadan, citing growing concerns over crime and public disorder disguised…
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Police Urge Suspension of Night Worship as Kidnappings Spike in Ondo
Akure, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has directed religious organisations across Ondo State to temporarily suspend night vigils and nocturnal worship activities amid…
IGP Egbetokun Resigns as Presidency Confirms Sudden Leadership Change
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Presidency confirms the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police, citing family matters, amid mounting pressure over Nigeria’s worsening…
Edo Police Deny Viral Kidnapping Claims – Say Hunters Misidentified
EDO, Nigeria – The Edo State Police Command dismisses as false a viral video alleging that three Hausa men found in a bush at…
Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Cameroonian Killings in Anambra
ANAMBRA, Nigeria- Police in southeastern Nigeria arrest four additional suspects linked to the killing of three Cameroonian nationals, escalating an ongoing homicide investigation, authorities…
Police Arrest Suspect After IED Blast Rocks Bayelsa Secretariat
YENAGOA, Nigeria – Police in Bayelsa State arrest a 60-year-old man following an improvised explosive device (IED) blast at the state secretariat, prompting the…
Police Deploy Tactical Units After Deadly Kaiama Attack Kills 75
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s police deploy specialised tactical units to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly attack that leaves 75…
Police Arrest Six over ₦7.7bn Telecom Airtime, Data Fraud
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) arrests six suspects over the alleged hacking of a telecommunications company’s systems, resulting in the diversion…
Dismissed Soldiers Arrested for Armed Robbery, Army Impersonation in Ibadan
IBADAN, Nigeria – Police arrest two dismissed Nigerian Army corporals accused of leading armed robbery operations while impersonating senior military officers across Oyo State’s…
Police Open New Lokoja Outposts to Boost Community Security
LOKOJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force inaugurates two new police outposts in Lokoja, strengthening security coverage and improving rapid response to crime in…