Rivers State: Police officer, vigilante killed as LG crises deepens
The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed the deaths of a police officer and a vigilante during a clash between two political groups in Omuma Local Government Area (LGA) of…
Anambra police intercept alleged gun runner, recover 375 live cartridges
The Police Command in anambra says it has arrested 48-year-old Felix Owaya, in possession of 375 live cartridges. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, disclosed…
Anambra: Gunmen attack Ogbaru LG Secretariat, set patrol vehicles ablaze
Unidentified gunmen on Saturday morning reportedly attacked Ogbaru Local Government Secretariat and torched four patrol vehicles belonging to a local vigilance group. It was learnt that the hoodlums arrived at…
Police nab 4 suspected kidnappers, rescue victims in Kaduna State
The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have arrested four suspected kidnappers and rescued kidnapped victims in Kaduna. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest in…
Kaduna-State: Police nab 6 suspects, recover 5 vehicles
The Police Command in Kaduna State on Saturday said its operatives have arrested six suspects for committing various crimes, and also recovered five vehicles. The command’s spokesperson , ASP Mansir…
PCRC Bwari Division pesents cash to Police Officers shot by Kidnappers
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Bwari Division in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has donated cash gifts to three police officers that were shot and…
Man, 30, gets 2-week community service for impersonating police, army officer
An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a 30-year-old man, Oluwadamilare Salako, to two weeks community service for impersonating a police and army officer. Salako, whose address was not provided,…
Police confirm killings of 2 in Ebonyi State
The Police Command in Ebonyi State, on Tuesday, has confirmed the attack and killing of two persons by yet to be identified gunmen at Isu in Onicha Local Government Area…
Police in Kaduna State nabs int’l car theft suspect, recover anti-tracker jammer
The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have arrested an international car theft suspect and recovered an anti-tracker jammer in Kaduna . The spokesperson of the command, ASP…
DEPOWA President urges parents to create safe environment for children to thrive
By Sumaila Ogbaje The President, Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has charged parents to create an environment conducive for their children to grow and make…
Police in Nasarrawa State apprehends robbery suspect in possession of a gun
The Police Command in Nasarawa State has arrested a robbery suspect at a check point with a fire arm and ammunition. This is contained in a statement signed by the…
Police in Lagos State arrest 2 scavengers over alleged murder
The Police in Lagos State have arrested two men, self-identified as scavengers, over the alleged murder of a man known only as Friday, who reportedly exposed their theft activity. Confirming…
Police confirm killing of 2 students kidnapped from Confluence University
The Police in Kogi State have confirmed that the two students kidnapped on .May 9 have been killed. Mr. Williams Ovye-Aya, spokesperson of the Police Command in the state, confirmed…
Police urges calm in Kano, amids Emirship tussle
The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, CP Usaini Gumel, has appealed for calm and tranquility in the state amid the ongoing emirship tussle. Gumel in a telephone interview on…
Insecurity: Balanced gender representation can improve security operational outcomes – NDC Commandant
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, says that balanced gender representation can significantly improve operational outcomes in the security…