Coalition Backs Police in Ajiran Murder Case, Demands Lawful Trial
Coalition of civil rights groups supports Police handling of Ajiran murder case, warns against media pressure, calls for internal probe into leaked documents.
Category : Police
2 Soldiers Arrested Over Peller and Jarvis Wedding Role
Nigerian Army arrests two soldiers for unauthorized security duties at Peller and Jarvis' Lekki wedding, sparking public debate.
Rivers Police Arrest 3 in Killing of Two Officers
Rivers State Police arrest three suspects linked to the murder of two officers during a stop-and-search in Aluu, recovering AK-47 rifles.
Police Probe Death of NYSC Member Stanley Okebaram
Police in Bayelsa State investigate the death of NYSC member Stanley Okebaram, whose body was recovered from a river in Nembe after he went missing.
Lagos Police Probe Jeweller's Harassment Allegation
Lagos State Police Command launches investigation after a jeweller accused Festac Division officers of harassment and assault in a viral video.
Enugu Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Kill One Suspect
Enugu Police have rescued an abducted woman, neutralized one kidnapper, and launched a manhunt for fleeing suspects after a gun duel in Okpuje, Nsukka LGA.
AIG Jimoh Wins 2025 Africa Anti-Crime Policing Award
Assistant Inspector General Olohundare Jimoh has been named the most outstanding anti-crime police chief in West and Central Africa for 2025 by the Security Watch Africa Initiative Network.
Osun Govt Alarms as Police Raid SSG Home, Target Commissioners
Osun State government raises alarm after police raided the residence of the Secretary to the State Government without a valid warrant, taking family members to unknown locations amid a campaign of raids on six commissioners.
Nigerian man alleges police watched childbirth videos
A Nigerian man claims police officers seized his phone at a checkpoint, searched it, and viewed private videos of his wife giving birth, then demanded fuel money.
Nigeria Police Mourns Deaths of Two Senior Officers
Nigeria Police Force confirms deaths of AIG Adeleke Taiwo Olatunde (Rtd) and CP Hassan Saleh Gwani within a week. Olatunde died at home in Lagos on July 23; Gwani died in Cairo on July 19 while receiving treatment.
Police Officers Allege Diversion of 7-Month Allowances
Mobile Police officers deployed to Plateau State allege senior officers divert their monthly N150,000 allowances, leaving them unpaid for seven months. They call for IGP investigation.
Police Arrest Newlywed Brother of Influencer Hybrid Soulja
Social media influencer Hybrid Soulja has accused the Nigeria Police of illegally arresting his newlywed younger brother in Abuja based on a petition filed in Lagos, calling the move an attempt to fish him out.
Decomposing Body Found in Wheelbarrow on Aba-Owerri Road
Passersby discovered a decomposing man's body in a wheelbarrow on Aba-Owerri Road, Abia State. Police investigate, health officials evacuate remains due to public health hazard.
Ex-IG Okiro: Disbanded Anti-Terror Squad Led to Boko Haram
Former IGP Mike Okiro claims the government's decision to disband his Police Anti-Terrorist Squad after his retirement in 2009 directly enabled Boko Haram's rise. The squad was created in 2007 but faced backlash and funding cuts.
US condemns killing of Reverend Dachomo's family in Plateau
The US government condemned the killing of nine members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo's family in Plateau State, calling for accountability and stronger security for Christians.
Enugu Air Incident: Eyewitness Describes Loud Bang and Debris
Eyewitnesses near Benin Airport report a loud bang and falling debris before an Enugu Air aircraft skidded off the runway; no casualties confirmed.
FCT Police Warn Against Unlawful Phone Searches
FCT Police Commissioner Ahmed Sanusi warns Abuja residents not to allow officers to search phones during stop-and-search, citing IGP ban on random phone searches to curb extortion.
FCT CP warns residents against police phone searches
FCT Police Commissioner Ahmed Sanusi warns Abuja residents not to allow police officers search their phones, citing abuse and extortion. He urges resistance and calls for help.
Ansaru commanders plead guilty to 32 terror charges
Two suspected senior commanders of Ansaru pleaded guilty to 32 terrorism charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, abandoning their earlier not-guilty plea.
FCT Police Detain Four Officers for Extorting ICPC Boss
The FCT Police Command has detained four officers for allegedly extorting N53,000 from ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu, with CP Ahmed Sanusi vowing severe punishment.
Four Police Officers Detained for Extorting ICPC Chairman
Four police officers have been detained for allegedly extorting ₦53,000 from ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Aliyu during an illegal checkpoint in Abuja, FCT Commissioner Ahmed Sanusi confirmed.
Judge Who Freed Plane Hijacker Dies Suddenly After Ruling
Federal Judge John E. Steele, 77, died suddenly days after releasing Cuban plane hijacker Maikel Guerra Morales from ICE custody, sparking impeachment proceedings.
Lagos Police Prevent NURTW Clash After Ajiboye Killing
Lagos police commissioner Fatai Tijani announces measures to stop clashes among NURTW members following the murder of union secretary Toba Ajiboye, warns against reprisal attacks.
Ebonyi Police to Conduct Autopsy on Mary Habila
Ebonyi State Police will commission a pathologist for an autopsy on Mary Habila, who died at Minister Dave Umahi's residence, despite her family's objection.
Father of deceased Mary Habila rejects autopsy, withdraws from probe
Tanko Habila Wisdom, father of late Mary Habila, has rejected police autopsy plans and withdrawn from the investigation, requesting her body be released for burial without further medical procedures.
US Embassy Warns Nigerians on B1/B2 Visa Misuse, Permanent Ban
The US Embassy in Nigeria warns that misusing B1/B2 visas for unauthorized purposes can lead to a permanent ban from future US visas, emphasizing the visa is for business, tourism, and family visits only.
Police Arrest Disowned PFIPC Director-General Adeniyi Adeyemi
The Nigerian Police arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, disowned DG of the non-existent PFIPC, after a federal court issued a warrant for his failure to appear for arraignment on forgery and impersonation charges.
Dutch Referee Rob Dieperink Dies at 38 After World Cup Removal
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink, 38, died weeks after being removed from the 2026 World Cup due to a sexual assault case with a teenage boy that was later dropped.
House Doesn't Need Tinubu for Budget Issues, Reps Deputy Says
Reps Deputy Spokesperson Philip Agbese says the House does not need President Tinubu to appear over budget issues, urging ministers and Accountant-General to address lawmakers' queries.
Binance Tax Evasion Case Adjourned to September
The Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned Binance's tax evasion case to September 24 for a settlement report as parties explore reconciliation.
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