The Osun State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspected cultists and political thugs, and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, charms and other dangerous weapons during separate operations in the state. The command disclosed the arrests in a…

Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed reports that an Islamic cleric, Alhaji Muhammad Maibarga, who was abducted by bandits in Koko-Besse Local Government Area, has died in captivity. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bashir Usman, said the command…

Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the shooting incidents that occurred in parts of the state which has left several people injured. In a statement issued on Wednesday on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, the…

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two armed robbery suspects in the Yola-North Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. Nguroje explained that operatives attached to…

Katsina State Police Command says it has arrested a suspected drug dealer and dismantled a four-man armed robbery syndicate operating in Funtua and surrounding communities. Police spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, said in a statement on Tuesday that the operations led to the recovery…

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four suspected robbers and recovered a stolen motorcycle following a violent attack on two commuters along the Ali Weree Camp axis of Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. The…

The Marine Police Unit of the Lagos State Police Command has rescued a 23-year-old man, Joshua Babalola, after he reportedly attempted to take his own life by jumping into the Lagos lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge. The incident occurred…

Some residents of Governor’s Road in Ikotun, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, on Saturday took to the streets to protest the rising wave of cult-related violence following fresh killings in the area. Our correspondent gathered on Monday that…

Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have apprehended a suspected kidnapping and armed robbery kingpin believed to be linked to a string of criminal incidents in Gboko Local Government Area. According to security sources, the suspect was arrested around…

The Lagos State Safety Commission has directed owners and operators of hotels, nightclubs, event centres, lounges and other social establishments to strengthen hygiene and safety measures following global health alerts on Ebola virus outbreaks in parts of Central and East…

Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have successfully thwarted a suspected armed robbery operation and killed three alleged robbers during a fierce gunfight along the Vaase–Chito Road in Ukum Local Government Area. Security sources said the incident occurred at…

United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Chibueze Chukwurah, has been remanded in custody following the death of another Nigerian, Taiwo Ekerin, in Lewisham High Street, London. The UK Metropolitan Police confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. Recall that PUNCH Metro reported that…

The Oyo State Fire Services Agency has doused a fire outbreak triggered by a mobile phone battery explosion at Tecno Complex, Mokola Roundabout, Ibadan, Oyo State. A statement on Tuesday, issued by the state’s fire services chairman, Moroof Akinwande, disclosed…

The planned arraignment of Nollywood actress Doris Ogala before the Federal High Court in Lagos over allegations of cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and attempted extortion against Pastor Chris Okafor was again stalled on Tuesday due to her absence from court on health…

The Kwara State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two suspected bandits, recovered two AK-47 rifles and other items, and apprehended an alleged facilitator linked to a criminal network operating in the Baruten Local Government Area of the state.…