Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, Executive Secretary of Lagos State Security Trust Fund, commends IGP Olatunji Disu for presenting N2.4 billion to families of deceased police officers, calling it a boost for morale and institutional responsibility.
An Onitsha High Court in Anambra State has remanded two individuals, including an apprentice, for the murder of Ikechukwu Nwite, a medicine dealer, and theft of over N8 million.
The Department of State Services rescued Hamza Musa Durba, Secretary of Kibiya Local Council in Kano, after a gun battle with kidnappers who demanded a N100 million ransom.
A High Court in Akure has sentenced a 21-year-old domestic worker to death by hanging for the murder of his employer, Mrs. Febisola Adedayo, in a brutal 2021 attack.
Nigerian troops have arrested 18 suspected Boko Haram logistic suppliers in Borno State, uncovering a network linked to economic hardship and insurgency sustenance in the region.
Residents of Are-Ekiti in Ekiti State are calling for urgent government assistance after a severe windstorm destroyed multiple homes, including a historic palace and church building, causing extensive property damage and distress.
FCT Commissioner of Police Ahmed Sanusi announces air conditioners installed in detention cells to ensure humane treatment of suspects, while warning manhole vandals will be treated as economic saboteurs.
Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi has officially assumed office as the 35th Commissioner of Police for Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, promising an intelligence-driven approach to combat crime and flush out criminal elements from Abuja.
Lagos police have arrested three suspects from a gang that disguised as security operatives to vandalize and steal parts from luxury vehicles in high-end estates, with the commissioner advising vigilance.
A devastating sand pit collapse in Ridawa village, Kano state, has trapped numerous brick labourers, with fears of multiple fatalities. Rescue teams are working urgently to save those buried, as authorities call for specialized equipment.
A sand pit collapse in Kano State has reportedly killed several brick-workers, with rescue operations ongoing amid calls for urgent assistance and specialized equipment.
A dispatch rider died after a collision with a diesel tanker on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos. The truck driver fled, and authorities are investigating the incident.
The Adamawa state government has assured residents it is taking decisive action amid escalating communal clashes in Lamurde, explaining differing security approaches for various local challenges.
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A Brazilian court has acquitted a mother who killed her boyfriend after discovering he was attempting to assault her 11-year-old daughter, sparking global debate on parental protection and justice.
Tristan Roberts, 18, sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his mother Angela Shellis in Wales nature reserve after holding her captive and boasting about the crime on Discord platform.
Police in Anambra State have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly murdering his 52-year-old cousin and burying the body in a shallow grave. The crime was uncovered eight months after the victim was reported missing.
A Manhattan attorney who embezzled $4.4 million intended for pandemic protective gear to finance a romantic relationship with his CEO girlfriend has been sentenced to up to six years in prison.
Lagos State Police Command has arrested three gang members who posed as security operatives to vandalize luxury vehicles in residential estates, using a modified car jack to intimidate guards.
The Adamawa state government has assured residents it is taking decisive action amid escalating communal clashes in Lamurde, explaining differing security interventions for Lamurde's internal conflict versus Madagali's terrorist threats.
Department of State Services operatives have successfully rescued Hon. Hamza Musa Durba, the abducted Secretary of Kibiya LGA, Kano State, following a coordinated raid in Rano. The operation involved a gun battle, leading to the arrest of two suspects.
A hit-and-run truck driver killed a dispatch rider under Cele Bridge on Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lagos. LASTMA confirmed the incident, impounded the tanker, and police are investigating.
Funke Aire, 50, and Divine Richard, 27, have been charged by the Badagry Chief Magistrates' Court for allegedly abducting a 13-year-old girl in Lagos. They pleaded not guilty and were granted bail.
The National Youth Service Corps has dismissed viral reports about a 'ransom clause' exposing corps members to bandits. Director Caroline Embu clarifies the scheme's safety measures and insurance coverage.
Imo State Police Commissioner CP Audu Garba Bosso has assured stakeholders of improved security in rural communities, emphasizing deployment to a new operational base built by AGPC Ltd in Assa Community.
A violent confrontation erupted among Fulani youths in Ilorin, Kwara State, during post-Eid gatherings, leaving multiple people injured. The clash reportedly started over a girlfriend dispute and escalated with weapons. Police intervened to restore calm.
A mass grave containing dozens of bodies, mostly children, was discovered in Kericho, Kenya, prompting an urgent investigation into the unusual circumstances and calls for accountability.
Niger State Police Command has apprehended three individuals suspected of stealing livestock, recovering a stolen goat. The suspects confessed to being part of a syndicate targeting domestic animals in FCT, Nasarawa, and Niger State.
Armed assailants on motorcycles stormed Rim village in Plateau State's Riyom LGA, killing two residents and injuring two more in a violent late-night attack that forced locals to flee.
The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended two men, Adefarati Idowu and Adepoju Babatunde, for attempting to steal a 3-year-old boy in Ogbagi Akoko. The child was rescued unhurt thanks to community vigilance and police intervention.
Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau states held a high-level dialogue in Jos, facilitated by OSPRE, SPRING, and PSPBA, to coordinate strategies against rising insecurity, emphasizing collaboration and local resilience.