A suspected member of the Ayé Confraternity, known as Mosquito, was killed during a suspected cult clash in Ijagun Road in the Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The deceased, according to the Ogun State Police Command, was hacked…
Police confirm 3 fatalities in Rivers tanker explosion
The Police Command in Rivers says three persons lost their lives in a fuel tanker explosion that took place in the state on Tuesday. The tragic incident occurred when a petrol-laden tanker veered off the road, colliding with a taxi…
Police, Army investigate Abia hotel manager’s alleged killing by military personnel
The Police Command in Abia said on Monday it had begun a discreet investigation into the alleged murder of the manager of Royal Damgrete Hotel, Umuahia, Mr James Etubi, by suspected military personnel. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen…
Police arrest 66 suspected cultists in Plateau
The Police Command in Plateau State on Friday said its operatives arrested 66 persons suspected to be members of the dreaded Sara Suka cult group who have been terrorizing residents of the state. They also recovered weapons from the suspects.…
Police confirm death of suspected lovers in Lagos apartment
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the deaths of a man and a woman, suspected to be lovers, in an apartment in the Ojodu area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the…
FCT Police rescue 14 hostages, kill abductor; scores wounded
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police command says it has rescued 14 abducted persons at Ukya village in Nasarawa State, bordering Abuja. The victims were rescued by operatives of the anti-kidnapping unit and the Rubochi Division Police Headquarters at about…
Police arrest 23 suspected criminals in FCT
The police command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested 23 suspects in connection with rape, armed robbery, car theft and other offences in the territory. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Mr Haruna Garba said this during a media…
5 in police net over illegal possession of AK-47 rifles
The Police Command in Katsina State says it has arrested five persons found to be in illegal possession of AK-47 rifles in Kurmi village, Bakori Local Government Area. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the command’s spokesman, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday…
