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Police arrest suspected cultists, recover weapons in Delta
By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested suspected cultists and recovered firearms and illicit drugs during separate operations aimed at curbing cult-related activities in the state. Sources said that on April 11, 2026, at about 11:45 a.m., operatives of Delta Shield, while on surveillance patrol…
Read More »Wike denies blocking ADC from Eagle Square
By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it was denied access to Abuja’s Eagle Square, describing the claims as unfounded and politically motivated. Speaking on Monday during a project inspection tour in Abuja, Wike…
Read More »Police dismiss five officers over alleged extortion, abduction in Edo
By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has dismissed five of its operatives following multiple complaints from members of the public accusing them of harassment, abduction, and extortion in Benin City and surrounding areas. The development was announced on Monday in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer,…
Read More »Police arrest man over alleged murder in Cross River community
A 45-year-old man, identified as Emereze Okoro, has been arrested by the police over the alleged killing of a resident in Igbo Imabana Village, located in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday at about 10:30 p.m. and was reported to the police…
Read More »Police dispute amnesty’s kidnap figures as insecurity deepen across Nigeria
The Nigerian Police Force has challenged a report by Amnesty International which claimed that at least 1,100 people were kidnapped across Nigeria within three months, describing the figure as unverified and not cross-checked with relevant security agencies. Reacting on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, questioned the credibility…
Read More »Police nab two over killing of 25yo man in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a 25-year-old man, Friday Isah, in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred during a birthday party in Digil Ward, was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the…
Read More »Pressure mounts on INEC chairman over alleged link to partisan X account
Fresh controversy has erupted around the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, following findings linking him to an X account that allegedly posted partisan content before and after the 2023 general elections. The development has intensified calls from civil society groups, political parties and concerned individuals demanding…
Read More »IGP appoints ASP Agabe Kaborlo as new Rivers Police Spokesperson
Photo: New Rivers State Police PRO, (ASP) Agabe Blessing Kaborlo The Rivers State Police Command has announced the appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Agabe Blessing Kaborlo as its new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO). The appointment, approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, was disclosed in…
Read More »Troops arrest 15-year-old suspect over Borno attacks
Troops operating in Borno State have arrested a 15-year-old suspect, identified as Tijjani, who allegedly confessed to involvement in recent attacks on Benisheik and Ngamdu communities. Security sources disclosed that the teenager was apprehended on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Ngamdu during ongoing military operations targeting insurgent activities in the…
Read More »Zulum warns against aiding insurgents after airstrikes in Borno
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has cautioned residents of Borno State against aiding, harbouring, or providing logistical support to insurgents linked to Boko Haram. The warning follows recent military operations by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai in the Jilli area of Gubio Local Government Area on April 11, 2026.…
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