September 19, 2025

Police

General Police

Police Dismantle Human Trafficking Syndicates, Arrest 11, Rescue Victims in Nationwide Operation

In a major crackdown on human trafficking, the Nigeria Police Force has successfully dismantled two notorious trafficking syndicates operating across multiple states, arresting 11 suspects and rescuing several victims. The coordinated operation, carried out by operatives from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance. According to the Force Public

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Fraud General Police

Nigeria Police, INTERPOL Repatriate Chinese National Wanted for Multi-Million Yuan Tax Fraud

Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has successfully arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive wanted for a multi-million Yuan tax fraud in China. The suspect, identified as a Chinese national, had been on the radar of international

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Election General Police

Lagos Gears Up for Local Government Polls as Police Deploy 30,000 Officers, Warn Against Thuggery

LAGOS – Ahead of Saturday’s local government elections across Lagos State, the Nigeria Police Force has announced the deployment of no fewer than 30,000 personnel to maintain law and order, while issuing a stern warning to political thugs and mischief-makers to steer clear of violence or face the full weight of the law. The Lagos

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General Police

IGP Drags Nigerian, Three Ghanaians to Court Over Alleged Forgery of Company Share Document

Abuja, July 9, 2025  The Inspector General of Police has filed a lawsuit against a Nigerian national, Abu Arome, and three Ghanaian citizens for their alleged involvement in the forgery of a corporate share allocation document belonging to a Nigerian company. According to court filings, the defendants are accused of criminally altering official documents relating

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Crime General Police

Ex-Driver Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Former Boss, Attempting to Sell Victim’s Car in Ogun

A 25-year-old man, Ayomide Oluwadamilare, has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command in connection with the alleged murder of his former employer, Mr. Kola Adun, and an attempt to sell the deceased’s vehicle shortly after the incident. According to police sources, the tragic event occurred in Akute, within the Ifo Local

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General Police

Nigeria Police Deepens Strategic Communication Efforts, Partners CLEEN Foundation on Second Phase Training for PROs in Lagos

In a renewed effort to enhance public engagement and strengthen internal communication frameworks, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced the second phase of a specialised training for Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs), with a strong focus on Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) and the prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The programme, a product

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General Police

Outrage as PSC Orders Nationwide ASPs, Senior Officers to Abuja for Promotion Exams Amid Worsening Insecurity

A directive from the Police Service Commission (PSC) mandating Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) and other senior officers across Nigeria to converge on Abuja for a compulsory promotion examination has sparked widespread criticism and backlash from within the police force. The decision, which comes at a time of heightened insecurity across several regions of the

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General Police

Police Arrest 7 Suspects Over Murder of Lagos Engineer in Land Dispute

Lagos, July 8, 2025 — The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of seven individuals in connection with the brutal murder of an engineer identified as Mr. Emmanuel Eze, who was allegedly killed over a land dispute in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, July 5, 2025, when

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INEC Police Politics

INEC, Police Assure of Readiness Ahead of Anambra Senatorial Bye-Election and Governorship Poll

As political activities gather momentum in Anambra State, both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have reaffirmed their readiness to ensure the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Senatorial bye-election scheduled for August 16 and the governorship election slated for November 8. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ikioye

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General Police

Enugu Police Debunk Ritual Killing Claims in Nsukka Hotel Death, Say No Evidence of Organ Harvesting

The Enugu State Police Command has refuted widespread reports suggesting that a young woman who died in a hotel in Nsukka was a victim of ritual killing involving organ harvesting. Authorities have urged the public to disregard the unverified claims, describing them as misleading and lacking in factual basis. In an official statement, the Command’s

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