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The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that a pastor was arrested in connection with the recent abduction of students and staff from a school in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, the Command described the reports circulating on social media as […]

LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Samson Onilewaji, after he was allegedly found in possession of a suspected severed human hand, firearms, and stolen items during a stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. According to the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspect was intercepted while travelling in an […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, introducing tougher penalties for identity-related offences and strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity system. One of the major provisions of the new law is a five-year prison sentence for anyone found guilty of identity fraud, identity theft, or the unlawful use […]

The Nigerian Army has announced plans to recruit an additional 28,000 soldiers as part of efforts to strengthen its manpower and improve security operations across the country. To support the increased recruitment, the Army has also opened a new training depot aimed at expanding its capacity to train fresh personnel. The move is expected to […]

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old suspect during a stop-and-search operation after he was allegedly found in possession of a suspected human body part, two locally made pistols, and several items believed to have been stolen. According to the police, the suspect was intercepted after officers noticed his suspicious behaviour […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ekiti State Command, says it has destroyed more than 51 hectares of cannabis plantations and arrested 281 suspected drug offenders over the past year as part of its ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse. The State Commander of the NDLEA disclosed this while highlighting the command’s achievements, […]

The Ogun State Police Command has disclosed that suspects arrested over the killing of former OGTV broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard have confessed to carrying out the attack. According to the police, the suspects claimed their intention was to “teach her a lesson,” but the incident tragically resulted in the deaths of both […]

The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in separate operations across the state, recovering firearms and other incriminating items. According to the police, the arrests were made following intelligence gathering and coordinated operations by security operatives aimed at tackling kidnapping, armed robbery, and other violent crimes in the state. […]

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of former OGTV broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and a security guard. According to police authorities, the suspects include a former security guard who had previously worked for the deceased. Investigations revealed that the crime was allegedly carried out as part of a […]