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Kwara State, Nigeria — In a dramatic sting operation, the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended two high-profile bandits, including a self-styled “celebrity” criminal whose social media bravado ultimately led to his downfall. A notorious kidnapping kingpin, arms supplier, and viral video star was arrested during the Kwara sting operation. Abubakar Usman, 26, known by the…
Imagine you are a teacher in a village where bandits strike with impunity, and the nearest police station is always deserted because its few officers are serving as drivers and bodyguards for a politician miles away in the city. Now, imagine you are that politician, and the constant threat of kidnapping makes an armed convoy…
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested one suspect and recovered a stolen motorcycle after responding to a distress call during a robbery in the Olorunda Aba area. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, on Saturday, the incident occurred on December 25, 2025, around 10:30…
A violent altercation in the Tordonga community of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area has left a secondary school teacher dead and a local security commander wounded, leading to a police investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. The deceased has been identified as Mr. Simon Iorkase. The incident involved the Ward Commander of the Benue State…
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while under investigation for allegedly diverting police weaponry to criminal gangs in Niger State. The officer, DSP Isah Abdullahi, reportedly shot himself inside a secured armory on December 16, 2025, as auditors confronted him over significant shortages in arms and ammunition….
A routine traffic operation on a South African highway ended in tragedy in the early hours of Wednesday after a 37-year-old Nigerian man, Osinakachukwu Onu, was shot dead by police officers in Klerksdorp, North West Province, sparking outrage and renewed concern over the safety of Nigerians in the country. Onu was killed around 3 a.m….
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed over 2,000 officers across Abuja to ensure security during the Yuletide celebrations. The Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, ordered the deployment of 2,202 personnel to places of worship, recreational centers, highways, motor parks and other public spaces, according to a statement released on Thursday by the…
Last week, Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, announced the immediate suspension of tinted glass permits and the issue of SPY number plates in the country. According to him, some criminals have taken advantage of the license to perpetrate horrible crimes. “I’ve known of SPY plate number abuse and tainted windows,” Baba said. He further…
