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2025-06-04 08:36:41

Kano Police Ban Durbar Festivities for Eid-el-Kabir 2025 Amid Security Concerns

In a significant development ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Kano State Police Command has announced a ban on all Durbar activities, citing credible intelligence reports of potential security threats and the need to maintain public order. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori stated that the decision was made after consultations with relevant security stakeholders,...

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2026-01-20 10:52:40

Abuja Journalist Takes Nigerian Police and Lawmaker Chinedu Ogah to Court Over Alleged Unlawful Arrest and Detention

Investigative journalist Alefia Friday James has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking justice for what he describes as his “unlawful and unconstitutional” arrest and detention. The suit, filed under case number FHC/ABJ/CS/2166/2025, names the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Command, and Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah, a lawmaker representing Ezza...

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2026-01-21 13:14:30

After Months on the Run, Lagos Police Arrest Hotel Barman Accused of Brutal Killing as Family Demands Justice

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a hotel barman who had been on the run for months following the alleged killing of a young Lagos resident, Femi Apata, in a case that sparked public outrage and allegations of police negligence. The suspect, identified as Fatai, also known as “Sparton,” was apprehended after fleeing since May 2025, when Apata was reportedly stabbed to...

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2025-08-02 08:09:56

Benue Police Confirm Rescue of Six Kidnapped Law Students

Benue State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of six law students who were kidnapped on July 28, 2025, along the Benue-Taraba border while en route to the Nigerian Law School in Adamawa State. According to a statement released on Friday by the Command’s spokesperson, Udeme Edet, the students were traveling from Anambra State to the Yola campus of the Law School when they fell into...

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DEBY added story in Current Affairs / News
2026-01-21 09:26:25

CAN Slams Police Over Denial of Kaduna Church Kidnappings, Calls for Accountability

Joseph John Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in 19 states and the FCT, has condemned the Nigerian police for initially denying reports of a mass abduction at a Kaduna church. Speaking on Arise TV, Hayab criticized conflicting statements from security agencies, noting that debates over the number of victims distracted from the core issue—the abduction itself....

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DEBY added story in Autobiographies
2025-06-04 01:48:48

Coalition Warns Nigerian Police, Security Forces Against Using Force on June 12 Protesters

A coalition of civil society groups has issued a strong warning to Nigerian security agencies ahead of the planned June 12 demonstrations, urging authorities not to use force against peaceful protesters. In an open letter dated June 2, the National Coalition Against Mass Killings and Impunity cautioned the Nigeria Police Force, the Chief of Defence Staff, and other security bodies against any...

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2025-12-03 15:48:47

Edo Assembly Summons Natasha Irobosa Over Viral Video of Husband 2Baba’s Alleged Police Arrest in London

The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned Egor Constituency lawmaker, Natasha Irobosa, to appear before its Standing Committee on Ethics and Privileges following viral videos involving her and her husband, Nigerian music star Innocent “2Baba” Idibia. The summons aims to allow Irobosa defend herself against allegations of misconduct after videos showed an altercation between the...

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Chinny added story in Autobiographies
2025-09-09 16:15:31

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Police Spent N22m On 85 Cartons Of Biscuits For Personnel

News Brief: A review of government payment records has revealed that the Nigerian Police Force spent N22.2 million on just 85 cartons of Cream Crackers biscuits for personnel on operations. The purchases, made in three separate payments to Danlokey Systems Limited in 2023, averaged N261,717 per carton. This comes after similar revelations that the police spent N13.3 million on only 24 packs of...

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2025-12-02 15:43:21

EXCLUSIVE: Police, DSS Still Running VIP Errands and School Runs Despite Tinubu’s Withdrawal Order

Despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police and DSS personnel from VIP security duties, fresh findings from Abuja and Lagos reveal that officers continue to perform private errands for influential individuals. Field observations show police and DSS operatives still escorting VIP families, handling school runs, and running personal errands,...

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2026-01-20 09:55:48

Falana Slams Police Over Failure to Arrest Armed Thugs Who Kidnapped, Humiliated Actor Don Pedro

None of Armed Thugs Who Kidnapped Actor Don Pedro Have Been Arrested ~Falana Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned the failure of Nigerian security agencies to arrest the armed men who abducted, stripped, and publicly humiliated actor Don Pedro (Dr. Pedro Obaseki) in Benin City, Edo State. Speaking on Arise News TV, Falana described the December 28, 2025 attack as a serious...

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2025-06-18 05:39:42

Family Accuses Imo Police Tiger Base of Abducting, Killing Businessman Johnbosco, and Burying Him in Shallow Grave

The family of Mr. Onuocha Johnbosco, a prominent businessman from Umuoni, Ihiteafoukwu in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, Imo State, has accused operatives of the Imo State Anti-Kidnapping Squad, known as Tiger Base, of abducting, killing, and secretly burying him. Johnbosco, who ran a business in Ekeziama, Ahiazu Mbaise, was reportedly abducted on May 31, 2025, by men in a white Toyota Sienna pretending to...

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Akanni added story in Lessons from life
2025-12-04 10:19:02

FRSC, VIO or Police: Who Has the Legal Right to Check Driver’s Licence in Nigeria?

Confusion over which Nigerian agency has the authority to demand a driver’s licence is common, especially during frequent stop-and-check operations on major roads. This post breaks down the legal powers of FRSC, VIO, and the Nigeria Police Force. It explains that only FRSC and the Police have the lawful right to request a driver’s licence, while VIO is limited to vehicle...

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2025-11-24 10:04:47

Gumi Defends Bandit Visits, Says He’s Backed by Police and Govt Officials

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi defended his visits to bandits during the 2025 Southwest Muslims Ulama Summit at the University of Ibadan, saying his engagements are not secret and that he always travels with police, government officials, and other representatives. He criticised years of media and public “misrepresentation” of his actions, arguing that his outreach aims to understand the roots of...

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2026-01-21 07:12:18

IGP Egbetokun Defies Tinubu’s Order, Approves Police Escorts for INEC Commissioners Nationwide

Despite President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police security from VIPs and government officials, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has approved the continued deployment of police escorts to top officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Documents obtained by SaharaReporters show that the approval covers National Commissioners,...

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2025-06-29 12:26:49

Indecent dressing now attracts N50,000 fine, police warn Delta residents

Indecent dressing now attracts N50,000 fine, police warn Delta residents. The Delta State Police Command has warned residents that indecent dressing will attract penalties under the state’s Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law. The command issued the warning in a post shared via its X handle on Saturday, with the caption: “There are some laws that you don’t know...

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2026-01-10 18:48:54

Kaduna LGA Chairman Accused of Using Police to Detain Man Over Facebook Post, Residents Allege Abuse of Power

Residents of Kafanchan and Zango-Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State have accused the council chairman, Mr. Bege Joseph Gaya, of allegedly using the police to arrest and detain a young man over a Facebook post critical of the handling of Christmas welfare packages. The man, Julius Shehu Tagwai, was reportedly arrested on January 9 after honouring an invitation to the Zonkwa Police...

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2026-01-21 09:45:38

Kaduna Police Commissioner Orders Phones Off During Church Visit as Abducted Worshipper Shares Harrowing Escape

In a dramatic and tense scene in Kaduna State, the Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, visited a church in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area, following a violent terrorist attack that left the community reeling. The visit, however, came with strict instructions: all mobile phones were to be switched off, and recording—whether photos or videos—was strictly prohibited....

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2026-01-21 14:17:15

Kaduna Police Commissioner Visits Abducted Worshippers’ Church, Orders Phones Switched Off During Inspection

EXCLUSIVE: The Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, Muhammad Rabiu, has visited one of the churches attacked by armed terrorists in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area, following reports of mass abduction of worshippers during Sunday services. Multiple sources told SaharaReporters that the commissioner arrived with heavily armed security personnel and ordered everyone present to...

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2026-01-21 09:21:26

Kaduna Police Covering Up Kidnapping to Protect Their Paymasters” Prof Odinkalu Exposes CP

Former NHRC Chairman, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has accused Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, of deliberately hiding the truth about the mass abduction of churchgoers in Kajuru LGA. Sharing videos on his verified X account, Odinkalu revealed that the CP personally visited the affected community, inspected churches, and spoke to survivors, but refused to publicly confirm the...

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2025-12-07 07:59:57

Kano Prosecutor in Ganduje Dry Port Case Arrested by Armed Police, Amnesty International Condemns Operation

Heavily armed police officers allegedly deployed from Abuja on Friday arrested Muhuyi Magaji, the lead prosecutor in the high-profile corruption case involving former Kano governor Abdullahi Ganduje and his family. Magaji, a former anti-corruption commission chairman, was taken from his law office in what witnesses described as a “Gestapo-style” operation before being moved to an...

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SADIQ added story in Autobiographies
2025-06-25 11:29:26

15 Domestic Workers Continue Defence in Court Over Patience Jonathan’s Missing Jewellery After Six Years in Detention

Fifteen domestic workers accused of stealing jewellery belonging to former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan, will return to the Bayelsa State High Court on Thursday and Friday to continue their defence in a case that has dragged on since 2019. The defendants have been detained for six years at the Okaka Correctional Centre in Yenagoa without a single conviction. Their arrest followed...

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2025-10-17 05:05:43

Eight Security Officers Killed in Zamfara Bandit Ambush, Worshippers Abducted in Mosque Attack

Eight security personnel—including police officers and members of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guard (CPG), locally known as ‘Askarawa’—were killed on Thursday in an ambush by bandits along the Funtua-Gusau road in Zamfara State. A security official confirmed the attack to SaharaReporters, describing the assailants as “daredevil bandits” who...

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2025-09-25 01:30:35

EXCLUSIVE: Convicted Ex-Plateau Governor Joshua Dariye Duped of $290,000 in Fake Luxury Watch Deal

Former Plateau State Governor and convicted ex-senator, Chief Joshua Chibi Dariye, has petitioned the Nigeria Police over an alleged $290,000 fraud involving two men who sold him a counterfeit luxury wristwatch. In a petition dated November 19, 2024, addressed to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), Abuja, Dariye accused Emmanuel Odogwu and Franklin...

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2025-06-16 22:03:00

LEAKED: Fidelity Bank MD Allegedly Paid ₦5 Billion to Avoid Arrest in ₦19 Billion Fraud Case

The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, allegedly confessed to paying ₦5 billion to avoid detention by the police amid a multi-billion-naira fraud investigation. Court documents from Charge No: FHC/L/138C/2025 before the Federal High Court in Lagos reveal that the Federal Republic of Nigeria is prosecuting Victor Ukutt, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe, and a...

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2025-12-03 16:53:52

NEC Approves N100bn to Rehabilitate Police and Security Training Schools Nationwide

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N100 billion—subject to President Bola Tinubu’s final approval—for the rehabilitation of Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies’ training institutions across the country. The decision was reached during NEC’s 154th virtual meeting after reviewing a report by an ad hoc committee chaired by Enugu State...

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2025-12-04 05:31:06

Nigeria Police Ban VIP Escorts in Mufti, Warn Officers of Immediate Disciplinary Action

The Nigeria Police Force has issued a strict directive banning officers from escorting VIPs while dressed in mufti, warning that any violation will attract disciplinary action. A wireless signal from the AIG in charge of Protection reiterated the Inspector General’s earlier order withdrawing personnel from unauthorized VIP escorts. The directive follows President Tinubu’s...

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2026-01-20 09:33:37

Outrage in Delta: Police Brutalise Motorist, Drive Away With His Car as Video Sparks Investigation

Public outrage has erupted in Delta State after a viral video showed some police officers allegedly brutalising a young motorist and unlawfully driving away with his car in Asaba, the state capital. The disturbing footage, obtained on Tuesday, captured at least three officers confronting the victim after stopping his vehicle. While two officers restrained the young man by holding his hands,...

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2025-06-30 06:19:13

Police arrest suspected cultist with gun, ammunition in Ogun

Police arrest suspected cultist with gun, ammunition in Ogun. Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, Ismail Afolabi, in possession of a locally fabricated double-barrel shotgun loaded with live ammunition. The command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the arrest...

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2025-11-26 09:28:25

Police Dismiss Claims Of Herdsmen Attack In Rivers

The Rivers Police Command has dismissed a viral social media video alleging that herdsmen launched an attack in the state but were repelled by Ijaw youths. It described the claim as false and deliberately misleading. In a statement on Wednesday, the Public Relations Officer of the Rivers Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the video was fabricated by individuals intent on inciting fear...

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2025-09-23 03:03:08

Police Recover Seven More Corpses of Operatives in Benue Attacks, Death Toll Now 11

A tragic escalation in violence rocked Benue State as seven additional bodies of security operatives were recovered following a deadly ambush by suspected armed herders and local militia members. This latest development has pushed the death toll to 11, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region. Ambush at Agu Centre The attack occurred on September 19, 2025, at Agu Centre,...

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2025-06-15 18:53:55

POLICE RECOVER VEHICLES STOLEN IN NIGERIA FROM GHANA AND NIGER REPUBLIC, ARREST THREE SUSPECTS

In a series of successful sting operations coordinated through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, the Nigeria Police Force has recovered and returned several vehicles stolen in Nigeria but trafficked across borders to Ghana and Niger Republic. In a statement, the Force notes that operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja, in collaboration with their counterparts in INTERPOL NCB Accra,...

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