Police raid Akwa Ibom forests, nab 10 kidnappers

Police operatives acting on intelligence have raided a forest in Ibiono Ibom local government area of Akwa Ibom State, arresting about 10 suspected kidnappers, which LEADERSHIP Weekend gathered were laying ambush to kidnap Chinese expatriates working for the China Civil…

Beyond the Armed Forces Remembrance Day parade  — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu 

It does appear to me that Nigerians are yet to grasp the deep meaning of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrated on Monday, January 15. Nothing better calls for sober reflection as Nigerians remember and celebrate our fallen heroes in…

Police arraign 2 men over alleged theft of N3.28m property

The police in Lagos on Thursday arraigned two men in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing property valued at N3,284,000. The suspects, Godspower Victor, 23; and Sanni Isha, 27; whose addresses are unknown, are being charged with felony,…

Police remove DPO over lawyer’s illegal detention

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Gowon Estate Division, in Lagos State, has been removed for allegedly detaining a lawyer who was seeking justice for his client. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the removal in a…

Police confirm passengers abduction in Cross River

The Police in Cross River have confirmed the abduction of some passengers around Nde 3 Corners Akparabong Junction in Ikom Local Government Area of the state. The passengers, who were on a transit, were said to have been ambushed by…

Police arrest man for alleged illegal possession of firearms

The Police in Lagos State have arrested a 32-year-old man, Abubakar Ibrahim for alleged illegal possession of firearms. Spokesperson of the police in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest on Monday on his verified X handle @BenHundeyin. He…

Police arrest man for allegedly printing, distributing fake Police ID Cards

The Police in Lagos State have arrested a man, who allegedly paraded himself as a Police officer before commercial motorcyclists, whom he allegedly defrauded the sum of N670,000. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to…

Teen killed in shark attack off Australia’s coast, officials say

A 15-year-old boy was killed by a shark attack in the waters off Australia’s south coast, police have confirmed. South Australia police said the body was pulled from the water after the attack, near Ethel Beach in the Innes National…

Police rescue kidnap victim in Zamfara

Police have confirmed the rescue of a kidnap victim in Gusau, the Zamfara state capital on Friday. According to a statement by the  Public Relations Officer, Commissioner of Police Zamfara State Command, ASP Yazid Anipr, the group of armed men…

Police continue search for suspect in deadly Florida mall shooting

Police continue the search for the suspect in an Ocala, Florida mall shooting that left one dead and one wounded on the day before Christmas Eve, often one of the year’s busiest shopping days. Police said 40-year-old Nathaniel Barron was…

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