Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force has announced a significant breakthrough in its campaign against transnational organized crime with the recovery and repatriation of two luxury vehicles stolen from the Netherlands and illegally shipped into Nigeria. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the operation was executed by operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, in collaboration with their counterparts at INTERPOL NCB The Hague. The vehicles — a 2020 Toyota C-HR and a 2019 Toyota RAV4 — were traced to Lagos and Akwa Ibom States, respectively. Investigations revealed that…

Five years after the #EndSARS protests that rocked Nigeria and drew global attention to police brutality, leading activists Aisha Yesufu, Rinu Oduala, and Mr. Macaroni have taken to social media to commemorate the anniversary and honour those who lost their lives during the demonstrations. The activists, who were among the prominent figures of the 2020 movement, used the occasion to reflect on the events of October 20, 2020 — particularly the tragic incident at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos — and to express frustration over what they described as the government’s continued failure to deliver justice and meaningful reforms.…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force has defended the use of tear gas by its operatives to disperse protesters in Abuja who were demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The demonstration, which took place on Monday across parts of the Federal Capital Territory, including the Three Arms Zone, Maitama, and Jabi, saw protesters calling for Kanu’s release from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Eyewitnesses said the protesters attempted to march toward the Three Arms Zone — home to the Presidential Villa, National Assembly, and…

By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have arrested 28 suspected oil thieves and destroyed four illegal refining sites during a series of operations across the Niger Delta region. The operations, conducted between October 6 and 19, 2025, also led to the recovery of over 290,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. According to the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the clampdown formed part of ongoing anti-crude oil theft operations aimed at curbing illegal bunkering and protecting vital oil infrastructure in the region. In Rivers State,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Security operatives on Monday foiled a planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja, arresting key organisers including Prince Emmanuel Kanu, younger brother of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, and his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor. The protest, convened by rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore, sought to pressure the Federal Government to release Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since June 2021. Demonstrators had planned to march toward the Presidential Villa, but security forces blocked all access routes. Armed policemen and soldiers mounted barricades across major roads leading to the Villa…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing bound for the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to a statement released on Sunday by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the seizures were made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and at a courier company in Lagos. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the discoveries. One of the suspects, identified as cargo agent Boladale Riliwan, was apprehended on October 7, 2025, after operatives…

By Deborah Nnamdi Senator Ned Nwoko has attributed the ongoing tension in his marriage to Nollywood actress Regina Daniels to what he described as her “battle with drugs and alcohol abuse.” His reaction followed a viral video that surfaced online showing Regina Daniels visibly distressed and alleging violence in her marriage. In the video, the actress is heard saying, “In Ned Nwoko’s house, I am nothing, but in my own house, I am a queen. Not again, I can’t stand the violence, it’s too much.” The footage, which quickly spread across social media platforms, sparked public concern and prompted an…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Delta State Police Command has intercepted 400 live cartridges and arrested a suspected drug baron in separate operations across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Asaba, noting that the Command, under Commissioner of Police Olufemi Abaniwonda, has intensified proactive operations against criminal elements. According to Edafe, operatives of the ‘C’ Division, Asaba, led by CSP Ogbe Emmanuel, intercepted the ammunition during a routine stop-and-search operation at the Head Bridge, Asaba. He said the officers flagged down a Toyota Hiace Hummer bus with registration number NGK…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested several wanted suspects involved in armed robbery, drug trafficking, and car theft during a series of coordinated, intelligence-led operations across Kubwa, Life Camp, and Mabushi Divisions between October 9 and 18, 2025. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the operations were part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and curb criminal activities within the territory. “Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command arrested multiple criminal suspects linked to armed robbery, drug trafficking, and vehicle theft across…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports claiming it approached a court to halt the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, describing the allegation as false and misleading. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the clarification in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, urging media organizations to uphold objectivity and responsibility in their reportage. Hundeyin stressed that at no point did the police seek a court injunction to stop any protest, emphasizing that peaceful assembly remains an inalienable right of Nigerians as guaranteed by the Constitution. “Our media houses need to be objective in…