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Anambra bans security operatives from wearing masks on duty

The operatives of Anambra State security outfit, Agunaechemba, have been banned from wearing masks while on duty. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, gave the directive on Thursday while addressing Agunaechemba commanders. According to a…

Oyo Police Kill Three Kidnappers, Rescue Abducted Victim

Abia Police Command says it arrested a suspected kidnapper in Umuahia, rescued his victim, and recovered an N830,000 ransom. In a press statement on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, the command named the suspect as…

Bandits kill two, injure several in Kano village attack

Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Lakwaya village in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, killing two people and injuring several others. The attackers reportedly stormed the community on Thursday around 4 pm, riding on more than 30 motorcycles.…

Police Intercept Stolen Vehicle in Kano, Arrest Suspect

Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have intercepted a stolen motor vehicle and arrested a suspect in Takai Local Government Area of the state. A statement on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the…

Reckless motorcycle rider kills man during wedding in Yobe

A tragic road incident in Potiskum, Yobe State, has claimed the life of a young man, Abubakar Haruna, during a bride conveyance celebration. The incident, which occurred on Friday evening, has renewed concerns over reckless conduct by youths during social…

Troops arrest suspected gunrunner in Taraba

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, working with operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency and local vigilantes, have arrested a man suspected of illegal gunrunning in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect…

Desmond Elliot Explains His Bid for a Fourth Term in Lagos

Lagos lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, has explained the reasons behind his motive to contest for the fourth time as a member representing Surulere constituency 1 in the state assembly. Elliot, while campaigning to his constituents on Friday, highlighted his interest in…

Police bust drug syndicate in Kano, seize 879 parcels of cannabis

The Kano State Police Command has busted a suspected drug syndicate in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, arresting one suspect and recovering 879 parcels of suspected cannabis. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued…

Oyo Police Kill Three Kidnappers, Rescue Abducted Victim

The Enugu State Police Command says it has a wanted armed robbery suspect in its custody, following a successful operation by its personnel. The command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Enugu and made available…

Gombe varsity probes discovery of day-old baby in female hostel

The management of Gombe State University says it has begun an investigation into a day-old baby boy found in the female hostel on Friday, May 15, 2026. While confirming the discovery of the newborn at the institution’s female hostel, the university’s…

Police Bust Gunrunning Syndicate in Kaduna, Arrest 10

Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested 10 suspected bandits and recovered eight firearms in separate intelligence-led operations across the state. The command said the operations led to the recovery of six locally fabricated firearms, including AK-47 rifles…

Ogun gas leak under control, police assure residents

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that it successfully contained a suspected gas leak incident reported along the Agoro/Okunowa Road axis of Ijebu-Ode, assuring residents that the situation is now under control and poses no further danger. The command,…

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