Crimes
Rivers police disband tactical teams, launch new crime response unit
The Nigeria Police Force in Rivers State has dissolved its tactical teams as part of a restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency and professionalism. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, disclosed this on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, noting that the move followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police,…
Read More »Coup Plot: FG files 13-count terrorism charge against ex-minister Sylva, others
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before a Federal High Court in Abuja against former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, a retired Major General, a retired Naval Captain, a serving police inspector, and three others over their alleged involvement in a plot to wage war…
Read More »Gunmen abduct Kwara monarch, demand N400m ransom
The traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Salman Olátúnjí Aweda, has been abducted by suspected terrorists, who are now demanding a ransom of N400 million for his release. The monarch was reportedly seized in the early hours of Saturday when more than 10…
Read More »Gunmen kill five in Kwara Community Attack
Suspected terrorists have killed at least five people in a pre-dawn attack on the Kemanji community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, sparking panic among residents and highlighting renewed security concerns in the area. The assault, which occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Monday, triggered a fierce gun battle…
Read More »Boko Haram issues 72-hour ultimatum, dares FG over 416 abducted victims
Terrorist group Boko Haram has released a video daring the Nigerian government to attempt a forceful rescue of 416 abducted victims in Borno State, warning that failure to meet its demands within 72 hours could lead to the victims being moved to undisclosed locations. The video, obtained on Monday, shows…
Read More »Six killed, several injured in fresh attacks on Plateau communities
Residents of two communities in Plateau State have been plunged into mourning following coordinated attacks that claimed at least six lives and left several others hospitalised. The incidents occurred in Shonun community of Riyom Local Government Area and Hurum in Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, further heightening…
Read More »Gunmen attack GUO bus, kill driver, abduct passengers
Suspected kidnappers have attacked a commercial bus operated by GUO Transport along the Ore–Benin expressway, killing the driver and abducting several passengers in a brazen assault that highlights growing insecurity on Nigeria’s highways. According to reports, the gunmen ambushed the east-bound vehicle and opened fire on the driver, who died…
Read More »Police arrest four suspected cultists over alleged assault, robbery
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspected cultists in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, over their alleged involvement in an assault and armed robbery incident. The suspects—Samson John (25), Olufowora Michael (28), Odeh Samuel Ejeh (25), and Olajide Jeremiah (28)—were apprehended by officers attached to…
Read More »NDLEA intercepts cocaine hidden in food flasks bound for UK
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted cocaine concealed in food flasks at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, preventing its export to the United Kingdom. The agency disclosed that 12 large parcels of cocaine, weighing 2.80 kilograms, were discovered hidden in false compartments of…
Read More »Police rescue all 18 abducted Benue bus passengers
All 18 passengers abducted from a Benue Links bus on April 15, 2026, have been rescued following a coordinated security operation, authorities have confirmed. The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, disclosed this on Sunday while presenting 15 of the rescued victims to Governor Hyacinth Alia at the…
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