The Ondo State Police Command says it will prosecute four suspected members of a motorcycle-stealing syndicate following their arrest and recovery of a stolen motorcycle. The arrest, the command said, was in connection with an earlier interception of two stolen…

Residents of Ipele-Owo community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State have recounted their experience in the attack by some suspected bandits on New Year’s eve. It was reported that the suspected bandits attacked the agrarian community at about…

No fewer than 25 persons died while 14 others are still missing after a boat capsized along Yobe River in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of the state. Dr Mohammad Goje, Executive Secretary, Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, YOSEMA,…

A fatal accident occurred on Sunday in Yakasawa village, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State, involving a Golf 3 wagon and a Sienna. The accident, which claimed seven lives and left 14 others injured, occurred in the afternoon as…

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation following a viral video in which a truck driver in Ijebu-Ode alleged that he was pursued and assaulted by men impersonating police officers. According to the driver, the attackers, who claimed…

A teenager, whose name has not been confirmed, has died inside a swimming pool in a hotel in Owode-Ede, Osun State, leading to violent reactions from displeased friends and family of the deceased. Saturday PUNCH learnt the deceased died inside…

Twenty-three bandits fleeing Kano State following coordinated attacks on Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas have been neutralised by troops of the Joint Task Force, supported by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma. The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations,…

Suspected armed robbers have killed a Point-of-Sale operator, Raphael Eletanye, 38, during an attack in Benin City, Edo State. The incident occurred on January 3 at about 9:50 pm along Murtala Muhammed Way, near Upper Uwa Junction, where the deceased…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has reported a serious road accident that occurred in the early hours along the Heritage Garden stretch of the Oshodi–Oke route, leaving two passengers badly injured. According to preliminary investigations, the crash involved…

The Nigeria Police Force has summoned the Divisional Police Officer of the GRA Police Station, Asaba, Delta State, following allegations of extortion and intimidation involving a Nigerian man who attempted to save a dying stranger. The decision followed a public…

The gunmen that kidnapped a medical doctor, Abu Ibrahim Babatunde and his brother, Abu Tahir, in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State have demanded N200 million ransom for their release. DAILY POST reports that…

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed a fire outbreak at the building housing the Mobile Police 13 unit in Makurdi, which also contains the unit’s armoury. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Udeme Edet, acknowledged the incident but said…

The death toll from the tragic boat mishap in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State, has risen from 25 to 29 following the recovery of more bodies. The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency provided the update, noting that of…

Troops of the Joint Task Force, supported by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised no fewer than 23 bandits fleeing Kano State following coordinated attacks on Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas. A statement issued on Sunday…

Suspected kidnappers have killed a 56-year-old man and abducted his wife during a late-night attack in Takulashe village, Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack occurred around 9:30 pm on January 2, 2026, when gunmen stormed the victim’s…