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Gunmen kill policeman, abduct Chinese in Ibadan

A policeman whose name has not been revealed has died as a result of injuries he sustained during an attack on a company in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. DAILY POST reports that the policeman was killed when some gunmen…

Petrol tanker catches fire at filling station in Kwara

Kwara State Fire Service personnel on Saturday averted a major fire disaster at a filling station in Ilorin, the state capital, when a petrol tanker reportedly caught fire on arrival from Lagos to discharge fuel in the station. The incident,…

Gunmen kill two officers in Enugu police attack

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed that gunmen attacked a police checkpoint along Agbani Road on Thursday night, killing two police officers and setting a patrol vehicle ablaze. According to the command, the attack occurred on January 15, 2026,…

Anambra police ban all protests and unlawful gatherings

The Anambra State Police Command has warned individuals and groups to desist from organising or participating in any form of march or street protest or unlawful gatherings within Awka, the State capital, in the interest of public safety, peace, and…

Ondo Police Arrest 2,500 Suspected Criminals in 2025

The Ondo State Police Command on Friday said it arrested no fewer than 2500 suspected criminals across the 18 local government areas of the state in 2025. According to the command, the suspects were allegedly involved in crimes such as…

Army Foils Coordinated Terrorist Attacks in Adamawa & Borno

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have repelled coordinated terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Borno states, demonstrating resilience, professionalism, and superior combat capability. In a post by the Acting Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI,…

Fire guts Lagos building, kills 103-year-old woman

A fire outbreak at a residential building on Bola Street, Oyingbo, Lagos State, has claimed the life of a 103-year-old woman and destroyed several household properties. PUNCH Online learnt from a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State…

Jigawa police arrest 20 suspects, seize 24,000 drug pills

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 20 suspects and recovered 24,000 pieces of illicit drugs in a series of intelligence-driven operations across the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Police Public…

Gunmen Kill Cop, Abduct Expatriate in Oyo State

Some yet to be identified gunmen have reportedly killed a police officer and abducted a Chinese expatriate principal at Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin Area of Ibadan in Oyo State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed this…

Lagos Taskforce Clarifies Okada Enforcement Process

The Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed allegations of extortion, illegal sale of seized motorcycles and abuse of force in its enforcement operations, reaffirming its commitment to public safety, integrity and the rule of law. The agency addressed the claims in…

Fire guts Lagos building, kills 103-year-old woman

A 103-year-old woman has died in a fire that broke out at a residential building on Bola Street, Oyingbo, Lagos State, destroying several household properties. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement…

Kaduna Catholic priest freed after two months in captivity

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has announced that Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal has been safely released after being kidnapped in November 2025. The Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Christian Okewu Emmanuel, said the priest regained his freedom on January…

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