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Police recover two pump-action guns, arrest suspected cultists, armed robber in Delta

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By Owen Akenzua Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspected cultists and an armed robbery suspect in separate operations, recovering two pump-action guns and one locally made cut-to-size gun. The Police Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe in a statement issued and signed, a

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Police reads Riot Act, says vandalizing Tinubu’s campaign billboards is criminal

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Police in Kano State Police has warned youths involved in vandalisation of campaign billboards of President Bola Tinubu that anyone apprehended will be treated as a criminal. The state Police Command declared that destruction of ‘public property’ is a criminal act which is punishable by the law. The warning was sequel to a viral video […]

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Four kidnappers killed in Abraka gun duel, AK-47 recovered – Police

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By Owen Akenzua In a significant security breakthrough, the Delta State Police Command confirmed that four suspected kidnappers were killed in the early hours of Wednesday during a fierce gun battle with a combined team of police officers, local hunters, vigilante members, and anti-cult volunteers in Abraka. The operation, which took place at about 3:00 […]

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Police debunk alleged Kidnapping of 150-200 on Abuja-Kaduna Highway

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By Idibia Gabriel Kaduna state police command has debunked media reports alleging that 150-200 people were kidnapped along Abuja-Kaduna Highway, describing the reports as misleading and fake news. This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the command spokesman DSP Mansir Hassan on Thursday. Police stated that “The attention of the Command has […]

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Police arrest 37- yr old Bauchi man over alleged sexual harassment of step daughter

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By Samuel Luka The Police in Bauchi state have arrested a 37-year-old man who allegedly committed sexual assault on his 15-year-old stepdaughter. As contained in a crime bulletin made available to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer Bauchi state command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the suspect was arrested by operatives following an intelligent report. […]

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Police partner Igbo youths on peace, commend conduct of Anambra youths on zero violent day of May 30th

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By Our Reporter  The Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD today 31st May 2025 received some Igbo Youth Stakeholders in his Office at the Anambra State Police Command Headquarters Awka. According to the Police Public Relations Officer Anambra State Command, SP Tochukwku Ikenga, the visit was aimed at collaborating on the Command’s […]

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Police bust drug trafficking syndicate, arrest female drug dealer, 5 others in Anambra

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By Our Reporter The police has burst a drug trafficking Network arresting 6 suspects including a female Drug dealer and recovered incriminating substances at Isuaniocha. According to a press release made available to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwku Ikenga, Police Operatives attached to the Special Cultism Squad, Obosi Sector in the […]

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Insecurity: Police Commissioner charges Deltans to collaborate with security agencies

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By Owen Akenzua The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, represented by the deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations, Aina Adesola, has urged the Idjerhe people in Ethiope West Local Government of Delta State to work with security agencies, without, bias to fish out criminals in the community. He made the […]

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Ondo monarch urges FG, NASS to establish State Police amid rising insecurity

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By Tolulope Adeyefa The Olowo of Owo, Dr. Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye, has said that the creation of state police is a better alternative to tackle the widespread security challenges in the country. The monarch stated this on Monday while delivering a goodwill message at a high-level security summit held at Achievers University, Owo, and organized […]

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Protests as police bullet kills WAEC candidate in Ibadan, lawmaker seeks probe

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BY ADEGBOYEGA STEPHEN There was anger and protest in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday, as a stray bullet allegedly shot by an officer of the Nigeria Police killed a secondary school student, Paul Kehinde Alade, on his way to write the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The incident occured at Alakia […]

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Traffickers peddling drugs through Kaduna, Katsina to Niger – Police

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By Kingsley Chukwuka The Katsina State Police Command has said traffickers now found a safe haven in peddling drugs to Niger Republic through Kaduna and Katsina State. Police say several traffickers have been nabbed while attempting to smuggle some illicit drugs to Maradi in neighbouring Niger Republic. According to the Commissioner of Police, Katsina State […]

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Police re-arrest fleeing kidnap suspect linked to murder of Justice Azuka in Anambra

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By Our Reporter Police in Anambra has announced the re-arrest of one of the kidnap suspects linked to the murder of Late Hon. Justice Azuka who reportedly escaped from police custody. According to a press statement by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer, the Anambra State Police Command wishes to inform the public that […]

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State Police danger to Nigerian democracy – Ex- IGP Okiro

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By Tunde Opalana While millions of Nigerians root for creation of state police to douse tension of criminality and stem spate of insecurity, a former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro said state police could be injurious to the nation’s fledging democracy. He said that state policing is not the antidote to the frightening degree […]

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Police arrest woman who flogged her 1-year-old baby to death

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By Agency Report In Delta State, the police have arrested a woman for flogging her one-year-old baby boy to death with a cane. The incident occurred in Kokori community, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. According to report, the flogging was so severe that the little boy could not survive the beatings from […]

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Police nab 3 suspects, recover firearms in A’Ibom

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The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has apprehended three suspected armed robbers and cultists, who have been allegedly terrorising residents of Calabar – Itu road axis and recovered firearms. This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer Timfon John, in Uyo on Saturday. “Following credible intelligence regarding an […]

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Police uncover hidden armoury in A’Ibom, arrest 72-year-old suspect

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By Theresa Donatus In a breakthrough against criminal activity, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a hidden armory in Ikot Ekpene and arrested a 72-year-old suspect in connection with the illegal weapons cache. According to a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the operation was carried out at […]

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Delta Police nab over 100 crime suspects, rescue 13 kidnapped persons

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By Owen Akenzua The Delta State Police Command has recorded a significant progress in its ongoing battle against insecurity, with the arrest of over 106 crime suspects and the rescue of 13 kidnapped persons. The crime suspects were allegedly involved in various crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, cultism, and sexual offences. News of the […]

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Police arrest herbalist over death, mutilation of 11-year-old boy in Adamawa

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By Tom Garba In a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community of Kodomun in Demsa Local Government Area, the Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a herbalist, Murtala Musa, for his involvement in the death and mutilation of an 11-year-old boy. The disturbing case came to light on April 13, 2025, when […]

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Police neutralize kidnap gang, recover arms in Delta

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By Agency Report The Delta state Police Command has successfully neutralized deadly kidnap gang responsible for multiple murders and abduction in the region, recovering three AK-47 rifles. The gang had recently kidnapped a realtor identified as, Esther Ojoh, who was tragically murdered the following day, and had equally murdered an unidentified man, abducting his wife […]

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Rising Police Suicides And Nigeria’s Mental Health Crisis

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 April 2025 0

BY GODFREY GEORGE In recent years, the number of Nigerian police officers dying by suicide has surged with disturbing frequency. From junior constables to seasoned officers with decades of service, the trend cuts across rank and region. In March 2025, the Ogun State Police Command confirmed the death of a police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, attached […]