Drug Suspect Gets 15 Years for NDLEA Attack in Kano

A 20-year-old drug suspect, Muhammad Maharazu, has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Kano for drug offences and attempting to violently resist arrest by NDLEA operatives.

AIG Jimoh Stops Police Case Transfers from Lagos, Ogun

Assistant Inspector-General Olohundare Moshood Jimoh orders immediate halt to case transfers from Lagos and Ogun commands to zonal headquarters, directing CPs to handle investigations locally for faster resolution.

Nigerian Man Dies in Cyprus Building Collapse

A 27-year-old Nigerian man, Stanley, died after a four-storey building collapsed in Limassol, Cyprus. The incident occurred on Easter Saturday, with rescue operations ongoing. A friend described unsafe living conditions and alleged landlord negligence.

Two Sentenced to Death for Kidnapping Medical Director's Mother

A Bayelsa High Court has sentenced Felix Oburu and Anthony Kio Eligwe to death by hanging for the 2017 abduction of Mrs. Grace Omietimi, mother of FMC Yenagoa's CMD. The court upheld the prosecution's case after detailed testimony from the victim and DSS

Lagos Police Probe Alleged Assault by 'Drunk' Officer

The Lagos State Police Command has responded to viral allegations where a man accused officers of assault and calling his wife a prostitute during a stop-and-search operation, urging him to provide evidence for investigation.

JAMB Candidates Abducted by Bandits on Benue Road

Suspected bandits have abducted 14 passengers, including Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board candidates, on the Makurdi-Otukpo road in Benue State. The attack occurred Wednesday night as victims traveled for exams.

Gunmen Abduct 15 JAMB Candidates in Benue State

Armed kidnappers have abducted 15 passengers, mostly JAMB candidates, in Benue State. The incident occurred when a driver violated a company night travel ban, highlighting security risks for students.

Delta Police Probe Officers Over POS Extortion Incident

The Delta State Police Command has initiated disciplinary proceedings against two officers for allegedly extorting money from a motorist using a POS machine inside a police station, following a viral video that sparked public outrage.

Adamawa Vigilante Clash Leads to Death, Houses Burnt

A man identified as Ojo has died after a confrontation with a vigilante group in Yola South, Adamawa state. The clash escalated into violence, leading to arson attacks on houses and businesses in the Sangere Bode community.

Imo CP Urges Public Partnership for Enhanced Policing

Imo State Police Commissioner Audu Garba Bosso has emphasized the need for public partnerships to improve policing effectiveness, following a donation of essential medicines by Patricklingo Pharmaceuticals to support officer health and welfare.

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