The Anambra State Police Command has announced that it had arrested a masquerade which unleashed violence on innocent citizens during a burial ceremony in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Monday. In a press release by…

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Tuesday, remanded a citizen of Niger, Isiaka Ibrahim, at the Ikoyi correctional centre over an alleged N351.5m fraud. Justice Ibrahim Kala ordered Ibrahim’s remand after he was arraigned on a three-count charge…

The Edo State Police Command has revealed that a resident of Emaudo, Ekpoma sold his property to pay ransom for his brother only to realize that the reported abduction was fake. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of…

The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps said that one person died in an accident involving two trucks on Tuesday, at Koro-Otun, around Osi Roundabout in Ota, Ogun. The Ota Divisional Commander of TRACE, Mr Salai Hammed, made this known…

A petroleum-ladden tanker, one motorcycle and other properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed by fire in Oyo State. DAILY POST reports that the incident occurred at a petroleum station in Saki in Oyo State on Wednesday. Chairman of…

A 35-year-old hunter, Waheed Rasaki, has been arrested by the police for allegedly shooting his co-hunter, Femi Oyedepo, to death in Ibadan, Oyo State. A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state…

Armed men loyal to infamous leader, Bello Turji raided Gajit community in Lajinge District, Sabon-Birni LGA, Sokoto State, leaving two people injured and kidnapping at least 20 residents.The incident was reported in a post on X on Wednesday by security…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old, Obehi Odine, for staging her own kidnapping, while 11 others were arrested for their alleged involvement in a kidnapping syndicate. PUNCH Metro learnt from the command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem,…

Seven suspected criminals have been neutralised by troops of the Joint Task Force under Operation Enduring Peace during a raid on a criminal hideout in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, while a kidnapped woman was rescued unharmed. The…

Tragedy struck on Monday after a truck laden with sharp sand crashed into a church building, killing six worshippers in the Epe area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday that the incident occurred at about 8.30pm along Hospital…

Lagos State Government has disclosed that fire outbreaks across the state claimed no fewer than 133 lives and destroyed property valued at N19.72 billion in 2025. This represents an increase compared to 2024, when fire incidents resulted in 91 deaths…

Two separate cult clashes in the Owode Yewa area of Ogun State and the Ojo area of Lagos State have left four people dead. PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday that both incidents occurred at different times on Saturday. Our correspondent…

Oyo State Police command says it has arrested no fewer than four (4) people in connection with alleged cases of kidnapping and murder. The four suspects were arrested at different locations in the state. Public Relations Officer of the state…

 A devastating fire incident on Tuesday completely burnt down the RSK Adebowale Multipurpose Filling station, a petrol tanker and a motorcycle at Ofiki area, Saki in Oyo State. The Chairman of the state Fire Services Agency, Mr Moroof Akinwande, confirmed…

Bandits have killed two people and abducted several others during an attack on Bargaja village, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.DSP Ahmed Rufai, the State Command Police Public Relations Officer explained that gunmen allegedly loyal to bandit leader Bello…