Police Kill Notorious Bandit in Benue
Benue Police confirm the death of a notorious bandit, Terkaa Samuel, in a shootout. Two others died in a separate cult clash. Read the full details.
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Police Confirm Death of Notorious Bandit in Benue
Benue Police eliminate wanted bandit Terkaa Samuel in Ukum gunfight. Two cultists also killed in separate clash. CP Emenari vows to protect lives and property.
Bandits Kill Police Officer, 5 in Zamfara Attack
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed an Assistant Superintendent of Police and five villagers in Farin Ruwa, Zamfara. Several others were abducted. Read the full report on the escalating insecurity.
Police IGP Deploys New DIG, 17 Commissioners Nationwide
IGP Kayode Egbetokun orders major redeployment of senior officers, including a new DIG and 17 CPs, to boost operational capacity and public safety across Nigeria. Read the full list of postings.
Police Leadership Reshuffled: DIG, 17 CPs Redeployed
IGP Kayode Egbetokun has redeployed a Deputy Inspector-General and 17 Commissioners of Police to boost operational efficiency and public safety nationwide. Read the full details of the strategic postings.
5 Children Killed in Maiduguri Wall Collapse
A tragic wall collapse in Maiduguri's Bulumkutu community has claimed the lives of five children. Police confirm investigation is ongoing. Read the full report and safety warnings.
New Police PRO for Cross River Command Announced
IGP Kayode Egbetokun appoints ASP Sunday Akata as the new Police Public Relations Officer for Cross River State. Learn about his impressive training and career path.
DPO Removed After Accusing Good Samaritan of Murder
A Delta State DPO has been sanctioned and removed from office after falsely accusing a man who tried to save a dying person. The extorted money was refunded. Read the full story.
POS Operator Shot Dead by Robbers in Edo
Suspected armed robbers killed POS operator Raphael Eletanye, 38, on Murtala Muhammed Way, Benin City. Edo Police confirm the attack and urge public to provide information.
Dentist and Wife Found Dead in Columbus Home
A Columbus dentist and his wife were found fatally shot in their home. Their two young children were inside, unharmed. Police are investigating the double homicide.
Cross River Police Decorate 7 Newly Promoted Officers
CP Rashid Afegbua decorates 7 promoted officers in Cross River. The ceremony boosts morale for improved policing. Officers urged to uphold professionalism.
Drug Peddler Killed in Katsina Police Confrontation
A suspected notorious drug peddler was killed during a police raid in Katsina after he stabbed an officer. The operation led to the recovery of illicit drugs. Read the full details.
Three Dead in Katsina Police-Youths Clash
A police raid and subsequent funeral clash in Katsina leave three dead, several injured. Security forces deployed as community remains tense. Read the full report.
Watchman arrested for murder at Gombe Government House
A 19-year-old casual watchman has been arrested for the murder of a borehole operator at Gombe State Government House. Police confirm the suspect was caught on CCTV assaulting the victim. Read the full details.
Gombe Govt House Worker Killed by Colleague, Suspect Held
A casual worker at Gombe State Government House was killed by a fellow staff member. Police confirm CCTV captured the assault, suspect arrested and confessed. Read the full details.
Watchman kills Gombe Government House staff, arrested
Police arrest 19-year-old Shuaibu Adamu for allegedly drugging and strangling a borehole operator at Gombe Government House. Full investigation underway.
Widow in court for murder of police officer husband
Mokheseng Nqxulelo, 32, appears in court for the murder of her police sergeant husband. Case details reveal a 2023 altercation involving an official firearm. Read the full story.
Akpabio Offers Jobs to Sons of Deceased Police Escort
Senate President Godswill Akpabio pledges automatic employment for two sons of his late police rider, DSP Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a tragic accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Read the full story.
Plateau Police Rescue Abducted Pastor's Family, Another Killed
Plateau State Police rescue a pastor's wife and daughter after a midnight kidnap in Bokkos. In a separate tragic incident, another pastor was killed by suspected herdsmen. Details inside.
Court Remands 4 SA Officers for Killing Nigerian
Four South African traffic police officers charged with murdering Nigerian national Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu have been denied bail. Get the latest details on the case.
FUO Graduate Killed in Bayelsa Cult Clash, Police Investigate
A Federal University Otuoke graduate was shot dead in a suspected cult clash in Bayelsa. Police confirm the incident and have launched an investigation. Read the full story.
Expert Calls for Better Funding, Training for Nigeria Police
Police Supernumerary Chief Superintendent Olatokunbo Edun urges the government to fund and equip the Nigeria Police Force to global standards, citing her positive experience with Chinese police.
University Shooting Suspect Found Dead
The man accused of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Read the full story on the investigation and the crucial tip that led police to him.
Nigerian Man Killed by South African Police, 4 Arrested
Osinakachukwu Onu was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Klerksdorp. Four officers face murder charges. Read the full details of this tragic incident and the swift police response.
Police Officer Fatally Shoots Himself During Arms Audit in Niger
DSP Abdullahi Isah dies after shooting himself during a routine arms audit in Minna. The officer was under investigation for illegal ammunition dealings. Full details inside.
Man kills childhood friend over sachet water in Niger
Niger State Police arrest Abdulazeez Abubakar for allegedly stabbing Sadiq Sani to death after an argument over 'pure water'. Read the shocking details of the tragedy.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Dies During Meeting in Abakaliki
Assistant Commissioner of Police Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola tragically slumped and died during a management meeting in Ebonyi State. Get the full details on this shocking incident.
4 Traffic Cops Arrested for Murder of Nigerian in SA
Four South African traffic police officers have been arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Nigerian Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu. The suspects will face court on murder charges. Read the full details.
Suspect Arrested in Ondo Poly Student Murder
Ondo State Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student Ayodele Peter. The Commissioner of Police has reassured residents of enhanced security.
Cleric killed, attacker lynched in Kano mosque attack
Tragedy in Kano as an Islamic cleric is murdered inside Yusuf Garko Mosque. The suspected attacker was later lynched by an angry mob. Police have launched an investigation.
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