Alleged Rape of 12-year-old girl: Police arrest 11 suspects in Jigawa
The Police Command in Jigawa has arrested 11 suspects for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl (name withheld). The Spokesman of the command, SP Abdu Jinjiri, confirmed the arrest, adding that…
Buhari unbundles Police, grants autonomy to Intelligence Bureau
The Federal Government has approved the reorganization of the Nigeria Police with the creation of an additional department, five Zonal Commands and granting of full autonomy to the Force Intelligence…
Police Invade Abuja Estate, Shoot Teenager, Assault Family of ex-Sole Administrator
About a dozen detectives of the Nigerian Police Force have invaded the Abuja residence of former Sole Administrator of the National Iron Mining Company, Itakpe, Engr Abubakar Yaro Ibrahim and…
How Not to Police a Pandemic
By Victor Ikem As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic was announced and its widespread implications made public, everyone including governments around the world went into a panic mode. Fear! The…
Lockdown: Police nab 36 suspected criminals in Lagos, Ogun
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 36 suspects who allegedly used the lockdown period to perpetuate crime in the state. Their arrest is contained in a statement signed by…
Attack on members: Resident doctors demand compensation from police
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has condemned the assault of its members fighting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by security agents across the country. Dr Aliyu Sokomba, the National…
COVID-19: POLICE ARREST OFFICERS CAUGHT BREAKING BEER BOTTLES IN LAGOS
The Lagos Police command has arrested police officers involved in “unprofessional conduct” in a video that has gone viral in which they were shown destroying cartons of beer bottles in…
Lagos police enforces ban order on gatherings; to prosecute defaulters
The Lagos State Police Command has embarked on massive enforcement of the ban order on social or religious gatherings as a measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) in…
Police nab motorcycle-snatching gang; discover hideout in a bush
The Police Command in Enugu State, says it has smashed a six-man robbery syndicate that specialised in snatching motorcycles at gunpoint in Enugu metropolis. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO),…
Laetitia Dagan: Arrested suspect gives ‘useful information’, others on the run
The police Command of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said one Edirin Ohonre, suspected to have participated in the murder of an Assistant Director with the Office of the Secretary…