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Police, Land-grabbers Clash In Ogun, 10 Arrested

December 6, 2019 2:04 am

Men of the Ogun State Police Command and some suspected land-grabbers clashed on Wednesday at Ewujomo village, via Igbosoro, Ogijo, in the Sagamu Local Government Area of the state.

The suspected land-grabbers had invaded Ewujomo and reportedly unleashed terror on the residents of the area over a disputed land but, were chased away by policemen attached to the Ogijo Police Station.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the clash in a statement.

Oyeyemi said 10 members of the land-grabbing syndicate were arrested by the police, adding that the suspects specialised in unleashing terror on innocent …

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Benue Police Arrest 15 Suspects, Recover Arms

December 5, 2019 1:45 pm
The Benue State Police Command says it has apprehended 15 suspects and recovered four rifles as well as 33 ammunitions within the last one week across the state.
Commissioner of Police in charge of Benue, CP Mukkadas Garba who disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday stated that within the period under review, the Command has been
able to forestall criminal activities such as kidnapping, robbery, homicide among others. 
“As we approach the end of the year and festive period, Benue State Police Command wishes to assure the good people of Benue State that adequate security arrangements have been made to
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IG Adamu Lauded For Repositioning Police

December 4, 2019 11:42 am

The Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, has been commended for his efforts in transforming the police. The Chief Executive of Matchmakers Consultancy, Mr Shina Phillip, who made the commendation in Abuja, said the IGP and his team have good vision and well laid out programmes aimed at making the Nigeria Police the best in Africa and one of the best in the world.

He said part of Adamu’s efforts at repositioning the police was the recent conference and retreat for senior police officers in Lagos. Phillip whose company put together the conference in conjunction with the Nigeria Police …

Police Declare Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Wanted

December 3, 2019 12:14 pm

The police in Anambra State have declared Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a lawyer, wanted over the clash Monday in Oraifite which left at least four persons dead.

The police commissioner in the state, John Abang, in a video message circulated by the spokesman of the police, Haruna Mohammed, on Tuesday, urged members of the public with any information of his whereabouts to avail the police or any other security agencies of such information.

“Gentleman, I will like to let Nigerians to know that as we speak, Barrister Ejiofor, an IPOB member and his cohorts have been declared wanted by the command”.

“And …

Police Arrest Imo Youths Over Alleged Invasion Of Zoo

December 2, 2019 6:34 am

A security joint task force led by the Monitoring team of the Imo State police command has arrested some youths from Nekede community for allegedly invading into the State Zoological Garden and  Wild life park in their locality on Friday with bulldozers to lay claim to a  portion of the zoo.

According to a source, the youths were said to have massively pulled down the fence of the zoo , destroying some animal equipment in the process.

Meanwhile, the state government has advised the community to remain calm and wait for outcome of police investigation.

Special Adviser to governor …

Police Yet to Rescue Lecturer 4 Months After Abduction

December 1, 2019 3:53 am

Security operatives in Kaduna and Katsina States have not been able to rescue a lecturer with Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Abubakar Idris four months after he was abducted, THISDAY checks revealed.

Idris, an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Languages and Linguistics, was abducted by yet-to-be identified gunmen on August 2 at his residence in Shagari Low-cost, Kaduna, Kaduna State.

Since his abduction on August 2, THISDAY checks revealed that the captors of the lecturers had neither called for ransom nor disclosed any reason for the victim’s abduction.

However, a family member yesterday said immediately after the scenario, they reported …

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Kanu’s Return : IPOB Dares Police

November 30, 2019 8:18 am

The indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has waved aside the threat by the Nigeria police, issued recently by the Abia State Commissioner of Police, Ene Okon to stop the leader it’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu from attending his mother’s burial.

According to a press statement by the media and publicity secretary of the Igbo separatist group, comrade Emma Powerful and made exclusively available to Sunday Sun yesterday, it reassures it’s members that nobody can stop Kanu from attending his mother’s funeral.

He described the threat by the police as an empty threat that does not hold waters ,maintaining that such threats …

Christmas: FCT Police Ban Use Of Fireworks

November 26, 2019 4:42 pm

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced a ban of the use of fireworks during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The Command in a press statement said the ban was part of security measures to ensure the safety of city residents during the festive season.

The authorities, warning residents to refrain from using the explosive items, said that violators will be arrested and prosecuted.

The Deputy Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Yusuf Mariam, said in the statement:

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“In our bid to ensure safety

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Police In Benue Discover 3 Family Members Dead In A Room

November 22, 2019 5:23 pm
The Benue Police Command on Friday confirmed the discovery of three corpses belonging to one family in their room situated in North-Bank area of Makurdi metropolis.
The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene, who confirmed the bizarre happening to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi, said investigations were ongoing to unravel the cause of death.

The PPRO also disclosed that a little girl was found in the room where the dead bodies were discovered completely unhurt but too small to give useful information.

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Police Nab Most Wanted Serial Rapist In Lagos

November 20, 2019 5:07 pm
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a  suspected most wanted serial rapist at the Egbeda area of the State.
The suspect, Chuks Emmanuel, is currently facing interrogation at the Area F Police Command, Ikeja , for alleged rape and fraud.
Emmanuel , according to a  police source has been on the police wanted list for over a long period of time until last week when a special squad deployed by the Area F Commander, ACP Olasoji Akinbayo , picked him up in a hotel.
According to the police , female victims had complained bitterly on how Emmanuel lured them
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Bauchi Gets New Police Commissioner

November 20, 2019 8:25 am

A new Commissioner of Police has been deployed to the Bauchi State Police Command.

This was contained in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Mr Kamal Datti Abubakar.

The new Commissioner, Phillip S Maku, assumed duty on Monday, November 18.

Maku took over from Commissioner Habu A Sani, who was redeployed as Commissioner of Police in charge of Kano State Police Command.

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Abubakar, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), said Maku is a seasoned officer with vast experience in policing both …

I Will Keep My Officers On Their Toes -Lagos Police Boss

November 18, 2019 12:52 pm

The new Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu has vowed to keep men and officers of the Command on their toes to checkmate crimes.

CP Odumosu, who officially took over from the former, now an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Zubairu Muazu, said his mission was to fight crime to a standstill and protect lives and property.

Odumosu, who spoke during the official taking and handing over ceremony, said, “Today is not a speech-making day, but I want to assure members of the public of my commitment in the fight against crime in Lagos.

“I am a believer …

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