The Kano State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a 25-year-old man, Ididiong James, for allegedly attacking his mother and possessing an English Beretta pistol with eight rounds of ammunition. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Ididiong James, for allegedly assaulting his mother and unlawfully possessing a firearm in Kano. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Kano Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Kiyawa,…

Suspected armed herders have killed one person in renewed attacks along the Agagbe–Naka–Agatu axis in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred on 27 January at about 6:01 pm on the Agagbe–Naka…

The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi on Wednesday fixed February 18, 2026, for the hearing of a motion filed by the Inspector-General of Police, seeking leave of court for a United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Mr Emmanuel Opeyemi, to…

Gunmen have abducted a pregnant woman, Mrs Mary Jesulayomi, in Ayede community, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The abduction occurred only a few days after suspected gunmen kidnapped a primary school proprietress, Mrs Oladeinde Tomilola, and shot…

Four police officers were killed and two others injured after bandits carried out a brazen daytime attack in Katsina State. The attack occurred during an ambush on security personnel, leaving the officers dead on the spot while two of their…

Some armed men reportedly attacked Ayede Community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State and kidnapped a pregnant woman, Mary Jesulayomi. It was gathered that the hoodlums stormed the community, which is a few meters away from the…

The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a man, Mustapha Mohammed, over the alleged possession of explosive materials. In a statement, the police spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation. “On January 27, 2027, at about…

The absence of lawyers for both the prosecution and defence on Wednesday stalled proceedings in the alleged N5.2bn fraud trial of a former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Dibu Ojerinde, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.…

Police in Nasarawa State have foiled an armed robbery in Akwanga, arresting two suspects while three others remain at large, the Ssate command confirmed. According to a statement on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ranham Nansel, the incident occurred…

Operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) of the Delta State Police Command have dismantled a cult killing network linked to the recent cult clashes in Ughelli town. The command said the arrest was part of ongoing efforts to…

Operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team, CP-SAT have arrested three suspected cultists, armed robbers in Uruakpa area of Sapele, Delta State. The suspects were arrested on 26 January 2026, DAILY POST can report. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright…

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a ₦7.7 billion cyber-enabled telecommunications fraud and arrested six suspects linked to the illegal diversion of airtime and data resources belonging to a telecom company. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force…

Operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team, CP-SAT in Delta State have arrested eight suspects in connection with the alleged murder of the younger brother of the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Ojakovo Oharisi III. The Monarch’s brother, Alex Adanike (male, 37…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists operating around Nkpor communities, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. In a press statement on Wednesday, the Spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the operatives of…